CI Data and Advancement Analyst-Edmonton

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase and enhance your analytical and service delivery reporting skills? Are you committed to making a real difference in the lives of children, youth and families? If so, this exciting opportunity may be for you!

Reporting to the Manager, CI Program Analysis and Performance, this position will contribute to the continuous improvement of the Child Intervention System through advanced data analysis, performance metrics and interpretation of program data.

Key responsibilities include:

•    Conduct research and provide analysis on trends and patterns and proactively raise concern, and suggest mitigation strategies
•    Review, improve and develop reports to support the work of the Division and Department
•    Provide technical support to Branches across the Ministry to support monitoring, tracking and evaluation of service quality indicators
•    Provides issues management, including coordination of issues, opportunities between the Unit and the Division in related to data accuracy, analysis and results

Drawing upon your superior data analysis, communication, presentation and consultation skills, you will build collaborative environments with various stakeholders and program areas to enhance best practices and continuous improvement in program delivery. Your proven critical thinking, analytical, and research skills will assist you in refining data through customized reports, developing indicators and recommendations regarding program data.

Our ideal candidate must have a passion for knowledge, an analytical mind with strong initiative, creative problem-solving and data presentations skills to be part of our success. Excellent written, oral and facilitation skills are essential, as is the ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities and carry tasks to completion.

The successful candidate will benefit from our commitment to support skill improvement through meaningful assignments of a progressively responsible manner. This position requires equal strength in working independently as well as in a team setting to collaboratively achieve supportive and relevant continuous improvement solutions.

Please click on this link JR67690-PS3-CI Data and Advancement Analyst-JD to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

•    Agility - Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change. Ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources within an operating environment.
•    Drive for Results – Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.
•    Develop Self and Others - Actively pursues growth opportunities while supporting the development of others. Shares knowledge, mentor colleagues, and promotes continuous learning to enhance individual and team performance.
•    Build Collaborative Environments - Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
•    Systems Thinking - Strong commitment to operate within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire other to achieve common goals. Also stay up to date with emerging trends.
•    Creative Problem Solving - Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to effectively manage complex issues, technical challenges, tight deadlines and possess sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and works independently to maintain service continuity

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (i.e. Social Science, Business Administration or Public Administration/Management, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences) along with 2 years related experience in conducting analysis, data reporting and applied research (quantitative and qualitative) is required; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalencies:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:
•    Data Analysis & Reporting Expertise: Proficient in Report Builder, SQL, and Power BI for data querying, visualization, and dashboard development. Experienced in creating clear, actionable reports to inform decision-making.
•    Research & Analytical Skills: Strong knowledge of research methodologies, statistical tools, and advanced analytical techniques to evaluate programs and identify improvement opportunities.
•    Project Management & Solution Development: Skilled in planning, process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and solution development to manage complex projects effectively.
•    Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear, simplified manner. Adept at engaging diverse stakeholders, gathering feedback, and maintaining positive relationships.
•    Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity: Strong understanding of Indigenous issues, along with a demonstrated respect for diverse cultural groups and the challenges they face.
•    Technical Proficiency & Multitasking: Advanced skills in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI) with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality results under tight timelines.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Temporary Position – This is one temporary position available and is anticipated to be 12 months in duration. This position requires working full time from the office for the initial 3 to 6 months with a possibility of hybrid arrangement being made.

Hours of Work: This position works Monday to Friday, 36.25-hours a week.

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Application Requirements: 
•    In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.
•    Complete all pre-screening questions.
•    Candidates will require a clear Intervention Record Check to be considered for the role (if not currently in the Child Intervention Delivery Services Branch).
•    Please be advised that your current supervisor and manager will be contacted as references.

Note: 
•    The final candidate for this position will undergo appropriate pre-employment checks and provide a suitable security screening.
•    Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
•    Written Assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.
•    Ability to travel throughout the province is required.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.