Forestry Business Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Forestry Business Analyst leads the development of plans, processes, and data management systems to support performance excellence within the Forestry Division's branches. Leveraging research findings, the role promotes adaptive management and continuous improvement to achieve defined outcomes.

Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

• Leading, consulting, and advising on the development and implementation of business processes, frameworks, data systems, and tools to support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Providing technical guidance and support to teams in developing evaluation plans and outcome measurement frameworks, recommending effective strategies for program and policy evaluation.
• Leveraging the data held within ministry, develop informative reporting to support business, including executive level reporting.
• Reviewing reports and recommending adjustments to operational policies, procedures, best practices, strategies, and programs based on evaluation findings.
• Facilitating research projects and pilot initiatives to demonstrate the impact of proposed innovations on systems, programs, and services.
• Engaging, educating, and supporting staff in best practices and outcomes-focused planning, while mentoring others.
• Cultivating relationships and building trust with leaders and staff in the Forestry Business Services section to facilitate change management and innovation adoption.
• Providing input on measures for strategic initiatives, reporting outcomes to key audiences.
  

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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 - Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Systems Thinking: Considers the evolving environment, recognizing the work's impact on a vast network of stakeholders.
• Creative Problem Solving: Anticipates, assesses, and adapts to changing priorities, maintains resilience in times of uncertainty, and effectively works in a dynamic environment.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Takes a collaborative approach to foster open communication and leverage team skills.
• Develop Self and Others: Aims to learn from experiences, adapt, and stay current with skills and knowledge to remain competitive.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement Standard:

University graduation (4 years) in a related field such as Business, Economics, Management, Data Analytics plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience in process optimization, program planning, delivery, performance measurement, and reporting or;
Diploma( 2 year) in related field plus 6 years of related experience.

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 education.

Asset:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in implementing evaluation and research methods, including survey design, applied statistics, and both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Proficiency in database design, administration, and reporting, with hands-on experience using Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Forms, MS Lists, and PowerBI.
• Skilled in process design and automation, with practical experience using tools such as Microsoft Visio and Microsoft PowerAutomate.
• Solid background in project management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy development processes.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience in program planning, delivery, and evaluation principles and practices.

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 full time permanent position in Edmonton, with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.

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.

Candidates are required to complete a written assessment as a prerequisite for proceeding with the interview process.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest in the role related experience. Your cover letter will also be used to assess your writing abilities.
• 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. For example January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.
  

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.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.