Data and Research Analyst

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Posting Date: Jun 30, 2025

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Data and Research Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 72646
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 18, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: ​$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 to $94,068 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. For more information on the ALSS Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services.

The Housing division within Assisted Living and Social Services uses a community-based delivery model for the provision of housing programs, initiatives, and services to a wide variety of Albertans in need of housing solutions. The Housing division works with over 350 housing providers (municipalities, housing management bodies, and non-profit and private sector organizations) to provide stable and sustainable lower-cost housing for Albertans in need, including support for existing and new housing options for over 120,000 low-income families, individuals, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.  

Role Responsibilities

The Research and Analytics team within the Housing Division is seeking a self-motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for identifying complex issues and trends through data research. We are looking for an individual who can use advanced analytical skills to support the affordable housing system in Alberta. 

The Data and Research Analyst plays a key role in developing and supporting an integrated system view of Alberta’s affordable housing environment. This includes being responsible for identifying, compiling, organizing, analyzing, and reporting on data to support the core functions of the division. 

The successful candidate must understand research methods and be able to use various types of data to answer questions. This may include administrative datasets, financial data, or qualitative data from surveys. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support research projects to explore housing policy questions and inform departmental priorities.
  • Analyze and interpret data from various sources to assess housing needs and program impacts.
  • Develop reports, visualizations, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Conduct statistical and economic analyses to identify trends and forecast housing demand.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align data efforts and support housing initiatives.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • A university degree in a related field (e.g., economics, statistics, data analytics, computer science or equivalent) supplemented with a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in a research and/or policy environment.
  • Strong research and analytical skills with experience in statistical methods and data visualization tools.
  • Demonstrated experience in transforming raw data into meaningful insights.
  • Proficiency in working with administrative, financial, and qualitative data.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver actionable insights.

Equivalency: 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:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SQL.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Assisted Living and Social Services processes and cross-ministry initiatives, as well as relevant legislation, regulations, policies, business plans and strategic initiatives of the department. 

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

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

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.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a 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. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

 

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dana Polutnik at Dana.Polutnik@gov.ab.ca.