EFS Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Join the Employment and Financial Services (EFS) team and help drive data informed decision making that improves service delivery for Albertans. Reporting to the Manager, Statistics and Analytics (EFS North Zone), you will design and deliver analytics,tracking, reporting, and data solutions that support program integrity, operational planning, performance management, and continuous improvement.

This role focuses heavily on data engineering, analytics, and solution development transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, scalable reporting tools, and custom business applications that improve service delivery across programs.

You will work both independently and collaboratively with leadership and stakeholders, specifically the provincial Investigations and Program Integrity (IPI) team, to translate business needs into actionable insights and innovative tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain data models, dashboards, automated reporting solutions, and performance metrics to support operations and planning.
• Analyze complex data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Build data visualizations and analytics solutions to communicate trends and performance insights.
• Integrate and transform data from multiple sources into structured analytical models.
• Lead testing, data validation, and data quality assurance processes.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and recommendations.
• Support projects, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑ministry collaboration.
  
  

What You Bring:

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, Power Apps).
  
  
  

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.
  
As the EFS Analyst, in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:

• Systems Thinking: Collaborates with program areas to define roles and priorities, assesses project impacts on outcomes, identifies and mitigates risks, and effectively navigates complex, evolving organizational environments.
• Building Collaborative Environments: Leads cross-functional collaboration and communication, facilitates decision-making, resolves issues and influences teams, and supports workforce planning to ensure strong project outcomes and sustained organizational capability.
• Creative Problem Solving: Leads stakeholders in solving complex issues, drives continuous improvement and innovation using best practices, and effectively navigates ambiguity and emerging crises with sound judgment and diplomacy.

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in a related field plus 2 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalencies will be considered as directly related education or experience based on 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

The following is a requirement of the position:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience interpreting and communicating data.
• Proficiency with analytics and collaboration tools (E.g., Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Apps).
  
  

The following will be considered assets:

• Experience developing applications or working with data modelling and vizualiztion.
• Knowledge of government programs, policy context, or service delivery environments.
  
  

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

There is a full-time permanent position located in Edmonton.

The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.
 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.  Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted will be the candidate's responsibility.

Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has 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.