Program Analysis Technologist

Role Responsibilities

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for transportation infrastructure? Do you excel in data analysis, financial forecasting, and project management? The Ministry of TEC is seeking a Program Analyst Technologist to play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our capital and operating budgets. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your work directly impacts Alberta’s transportation infrastructure, this is the opportunity for you!
 

As a Program Analyst Technologist, you will be responsible for monitoring project and program forecasts, managing funding commitments, and ensuring the accuracy of technical project data. You will work collaboratively with departmental staff to update programming information, analyze expenditures, and contribute to the delivery of the Ministry’s annual and multi-year capital and operating programs.
 

Your key responsibilities include:

• Investigating and confirming project descriptions, recommended project limits, work types, and initial cost estimates.
• Splitting or combining projects within PMA (Program Management Application), updating LRS (Linear Referencing System), estimated cash flows, and other project information.
• Developing and prioritizing construction and rehabilitation projects for program development and delivery.
• Conducting thorough reviews of annual forecasted expenditures versus budget allocations and resolving discrepancies.
• Updating PMA with approved Capital Plan modifications, ensuring alignment with engineering and construction schedules.
• Collaborating with regional and central office staff on proposed projects, cost estimates, and long-term programming.
• Consulting with branch specialists and engineers regarding roadway and bridge planning and construction standards.
• Making recommendations on transportation needs and plans while ensuring stakeholder engagement and transparency.
• Participating in strategic and operational planning initiatives to support the ministry’s long-term goals.
   

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation abilities.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, mediation, negotiation, and consultation skills.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking with a focus on continuous improvement.
• A proactive approach to adapting to shifts in government direction while maintaining program deliverables.

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.

Systems Thinking - Actively engages with internal and external stakeholders and provides support when developing recommendations for senior leadership that aligns to the guiding principles of government.

Agility - Maintains a problem solving/solution orientated mind-set to support the shift in direction from government and/or senior leadership to ensure deliverables are still able to meet the deadlines.

Build Collaborative Environments - Inclusive approach to developing and delivering the department's Construction Program that takes into consideration the priorities of internal and external stakeholders.

Creative Problem Solving - Analyzes problems to gain a high level of clarity before considering solutions. Questions the status quo to strive for innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
 

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

Required:

• Engineering Technologist diploma with ASET credentials OR a university degree in Engineering, Business or a related field. 
• At least four (4) years of related experience. 
• Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Knowledge of infrastructure project planning and design construction.
• Demonstrated experience in robust data analysis, leveraging diverse data sources to extract actionable insights and drive decision-making.

Assets:

• Knowledge of budget control features of government contract and financial management systems, and cost-benefit analysis
• Knowledge of stakeholder groups and their issues and potential impacts on future transportation investments and delivery.
• Knowledge of the GoA’s Program Management Application (PMA) or other program management applications.
• Knowledge of government financial, business, legislation, policies and procedures, as well as department-specific standards and legislation, financial and operational policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of government's strategic direction as it relates to capital planning and fiscal responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, mediation, negotiation, and consultation skills.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
   

Equivalencies are:
A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

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

Additional Position Details:

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). 
• Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-Employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, etc.
• 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 with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and a modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs