Pathways Research and Reporting Senior Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Build learner pathways. Shape system change. Support mobility across Alberta!!

The Ministry of Advanced Education is seeking a Pathways Research and Reporting Senior Analyst to support Alberta’s post‑secondary transfer system and learner pathways. This role plays a key part in advancing learner mobility, recognition of prior learning, and access to education and career pathways across the province and beyond.
Working within the Learner Pathways / Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) Secretariat, this position leads transfer system and learner pathways policy and communication, Articulation and Affiliated Committee stakeholder networks, contracts and grants, and system research and data initiatives and reporting to support the transfer system, learners and institutions, and government priorities.

As a senior analyst, you will:

• Lead pathways knowledge translation for policy, program, and service analysis and communication related to post‑secondary admissions, transfer credit, learner mobility, research and governance, and emerging pathways, translating complex findings into practical options and recommendations.
• Develop and manage high‑quality pathways communications and briefing materials, including briefing notes, reports, correspondence, presentations, and web content for the transfer system, senior leadership and diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and support provincial Articulation and Affiliated Committees and related stakeholder networks, including governance, relationships and engagement, meeting coordination and issues management, research and data, and system‑wide initiatives that enhance learner mobility.
• Manage contracts, grants, and resources that support learner pathways and transfer initiatives and system operations, including development, administration, financial monitoring, reporting, stakeholder and contractor management, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Lead transfer system and pathways research, data analysis, metrics development, business intelligence and reporting, including the design and delivery of system projects, dashboards and data visualization, performance indicators, and evidence‑based insights to inform decision‑making.
• Collaborate with transfer system member institutions, non-member institutions/learning providers, student groups, K – 12 and industry stakeholders, government partners, jurisdictional and national organizations, and stakeholder networks to advance system priorities and support learner access to mobility and career and education pathways.
• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of complex, multi‑stakeholder projects, balancing competing priorities while ensuring alignment with transfer system priorities and ministry strategy and government direction.
• Identify and address emerging issues, risks, and opportunities impacting learner pathways, applying analytical judgment and innovative problem‑solving approaches.
  
  

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 – You take a long-term view towards organization objectives, anticipate outcomes, and collaborate with others to achieve transfer system and learner pathways projects, research and communication, issues management, and success.

Creative Problem Solving – You engage stakeholders and resources and explore data, perspectives, and innovative approaches to address barriers and apply strategic thinking to learner mobility and information access.

Develop Networks – You build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (institutions, councils, student groups, and other jurisdictions) to support system coordination.

Drive for Results – You work to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives, building plans and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders to manage conflicting issues, build consensus, and complete projects and reporting.

Qualifications

University graduation (minimum four‑year degree) in Public Administration, Education, or a related field, plus 4 years of related experience.

Education equivalencies will be considered as per below:

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
• Previous supervisory/ team lead experience is required
  
  

Directly related post-secondary institution and transfer system and learner pathways and mobility experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following assets:

• Ability to apply relevant Government and Ministry business plan goals, and priorities related to the post-secondary transfer system and learner pathways in Alberta and the work of the team.
• Knowledge of preparing briefing materials like Briefing Notes, PowerPoint Presentation, Executive Summaries, website contents, data visualization, etc. for stakeholders and Senior Management.
• Experience in contracts, grants, and project management, including critical thinking, problem solving, and handling multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Experience in research and data analysis, technology and tools, metrics and reporting.
• Experience with relevant stakeholders affected by learner transitions and mobility, as well as stakeholder and client relationships, collaboration, management, and trust.
• Knowledge of business transformation, change management approaches and strategies, and best practices in continuous improvement.
  
  

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 one Permanent full-time position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The position is based out of Edmonton.

Candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs

Cover letters are mandatory. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be screened.

Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing attention to detail skills.

The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, and references, and may need to provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

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.