Data and Contract Advisor

Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Data, Analytics and Business Services (SDABS) branch within Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) is mandated to deliver rigorous, high-quality information and analysis to executive and senior management, staff across multiple ministries, the federal government, and the public. This work enables data-driven, evidence-informed strategic decision-making for strategic planning, policy development, evaluation, continuous improvement, legislated reporting, service design and delivery, and financial and human resource allocation. The branch’s efforts significantly contribute to the Alberta Government’s commitment to public accountability and transparency.

Reporting to the Manager, Models and Analysis, the Data and Contract Advisor supports SDABS operations by assisting clients with statistical and analytical needs, promoting appropriate use of statistical information, and contributing to the development of SDABS policies and processes. The position also ensures secure and efficient management of system access, monitors shared inboxes for timely communication, manages data and documents, and prepares and edits briefing notes using ARTs. Through these responsibilities, the position plays a critical role in safeguarding organizational information, supporting compliance with governance standards, and facilitating effective communication across the branch.

Please click on this link 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.

•    Systems thinking. Example: use judgment to escalate complex or sensitive matters to appropriate stakeholders and propose practical recommendations.
•    Creative problem solving. Example: prioritize and resolve conflicting requests while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and deadlines.
•    Drive for results. Example: analyze issues related to system access, shared inbox management, and document workflows to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. 
•    Build collaborative environments. Example: ability to consult with IT, compliance, and administrative teams for technical or policy-related challenges.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:
•    High school diploma and four years of related experience, such as in data and document management, system access and security management, communication and correspondence management, and briefing note preparation. 

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

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

This is a temporary position which ends on September 25, 2026.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

The final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time. Please also include a cover letter. 

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 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.