Planning and Program Analyst

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

Develop Networks: Develops collaborative relationships and participates in cross-functional initiatives and builds trust through openness to differing views and a focus on sustainable shared outcomes. 

Drive for Results: Seeks and acts on collaboration opportunities to achieve results. Applies past experience to inform planning and adjusts strategies based on learning.

Build Collaborative Environments: Works with other teams to synthesize information for planning and reporting and establishes processes to support consistent communication and collaboration.

Agility: Proactively engages others for advice when priorities change to reassess and manage competing demands and embraces new ways of working to anticipate barriers and improve service outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

The planning and program analyst position exists to ensure the First Nations Relations branch delivers accurate, timely, and well-aligned corporate planning, reporting, and performance information that supports ministry priorities and Government of Alberta requirements. The role provides dedicated analytical and coordination capacity to integrate information across teams, track commitments, and support informed decision-making by leadership. By strengthening planning processes, accountability, and cross-branch collaboration, the position helps maintain organizational clarity, manage risk, and support effective delivery of programs and initiatives.

Other Responsibilities include: 

•    Coordinate corporate planning and reporting activities, including business planning, annual reporting, and performance measures, to ensure alignment with ministry direction and corporate requirements.
•    Actively communicate and collaborate with other teams within the branch and other divisions within the ministry.
•    Support the development and execution of cross-division planning sessions, to engage with subject-matter experts and capture diverse perspectives regarding priorities and initiatives, as required.
•    Track and report on commitments and deliverables, including business plan actions, cross-branch initiatives, and follow-up on identified issues.
•    Assist with maintaining and improving planning and reporting tools and processes, contributing to continuous improvement and consistent practices across branch corporate functions.
•    Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and other materials related to planning, results reporting, and corporate initiatives for leadership and internal stakeholders.
•    Synthesize planning and reporting inputs from teams, analyzing information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with established frameworks and timelines.
•    Provide analytical support and advice on planning and performance, by identifying trends, risks, and gaps. Propose practical options or improvements.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Qualifications

4 years University graduation in a related field (e.g., Business, Public Policy, Public Admin, Native Studies, Social Sciences, Women and Gender studies, or related field) plus 2 years 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 of education.

Assets:

•    Experience and/or knowledge with Indigenous histories, cultures, and the government-Indigenous relationship.
•    Experience and/or knowledge writing briefing notes. 
•    Experience and/or knowledge with Alberta’s political environment. 

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:

•    8:15 am to 4:30 pm
•    36.25 hours per week (full-time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:

•    Permanent 

Location:

•     Edmonton 

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

Cover letter is Mandatory.   

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.