Data Governance and Analytics Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Turn data into insights that shape decisions and improve outcomes across the Ministry. As a Data Governance and Analytics Analyst, you will lead complex analytics, research, and reporting initiatives that transform data into meaningful insights for executive decision-making, issues management, public reporting, and strategic planning. Your work will help identify trends, strengthen performance reporting, and drive informed decisions across the Ministry.

Reporting to the Director, Data Management and Governance, this role provides leadership and advanced analytical expertise to support complex data, reporting, and research initiatives, ensuring accurate insights that inform executive decision-making and Ministry priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead advanced research, analytics, and performance measurement: Analyze trends, service quality indicators, and program outcomes to identify risks, opportunities, and insights that support Ministry priorities and decision-making.
• Lead data governance, quality, and analytical infrastructure: Develop and apply data standards, methodologies, quality frameworks, and validation processes to ensure accurate, consistent, and reliable data.
• Lead data extraction, transformation, and integration: Extract, transform, validate, and integrate data from multiple systems and sources to create reliable analytical datasets that support advanced research, performance measurement, reporting, data visualization, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Develop decision-ready reporting, analytics, and data visualization products: Lead the development of dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights for operational, executive, and public audiences.
• Provide strategic advice and lead issues management: Identify and resolve complex data and reporting issues, communicate emerging risks, and provide evidence-based advice and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Build analytical capacity and strengthen collaboration: Mentor analysts, share knowledge, strengthen analytical practices, and collaborate across the Ministry to support consistent, effective use of data and continuous improvement.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Business, Public Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science, Analytics, Data) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalencies: 
Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets:

• Advanced research and analytical skills, including research methodologies, statistics, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and performance measurement or program evaluation.
• Proficiency in data management, reporting, and visualization tools, including SQL and relational databases, SSRS, Power BI, SAS Visual Analytics, or comparable technologies.
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and communicate complex or sensitive information clearly.
• Knowledge of Child Intervention programs, policies, processes, and issues affecting Indigenous Peoples and communities.
• Knowledge of plain language, graphic design, and data presentation techniques, with the ability to develop clear, accessible, and audience-focused information products.

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

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.

• Systems Thinking: Considers the broader organizational context when analyzing issues and developing solutions. Connects data, trends, risks, and stakeholder needs to identify impacts, anticipate emerging issues, and support strategies aligned with Ministry priorities.
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses analytical thinking, evidence, and innovative approaches to address complex data, reporting, and business challenges. Explores options, challenges assumptions, and develops practical solutions that improve the quality and effectiveness of analytical products.
• Agility: Adapts effectively to changing priorities, emerging issues, evolving data requirements, and tight timelines. Remains focused on outcomes while adjusting approaches, managing risks, and responding proactively to changing needs.
• Drive for Results: Takes ownership for delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality analytical products and recommendations. Prioritizes effectively, manages competing demands, and maintains focus on delivering results that support informed decision-making.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Builds productive relationships across branches, divisions, and stakeholder groups to achieve shared outcomes. Encourages diverse perspectives, facilitates collaboration, and communicates complex information in a clear and respectful manner.
• Develop Self and Others: Continuously builds analytical and technical knowledge and shares expertise with others. Provides mentorship, coaching, and knowledge transfer to strengthen team capability, promote consistent practices, and support continuous improvement.

Notes

This is a 1-year temporary position.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Location: Edmonton, AB

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Additional Role & Application Requirements:
A cover letter outlining why you are applying to this role and how your experience relates to the qualifications is required.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• The final candidate for this position will undergo appropriate pre-employment checks and provide suitable security screening.
• Candidates will require a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check (if applicable) to be considered for the role (if not currently in the Child Intervention Delivery Services Branch).
• Academic credentials check.
• Please be advised that your current supervisor and manager will be contacted as references.

 
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.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.