Program Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Program Analyst position provides dedicated program delivery, analysis and operational support for the administration of IHCP. The increasing volume, complexity, and lifecycle management requirements associated with capital grant administration require consistent review of grant agreements, project information, financial documentation, reporting requirements, stakeholder communications and program operations. The position supports sound program administration by interpreting program requirements, identifying issues and risks, maintaining reliable project information, and preparing analysis and recommendations to support effective decision-making. By providing dedicated program delivery support, the position enables technical and strategic staff to focus on project assessment, program oversight, partnership development and continuous program improvement.

Reporting to the Senior Program Advisor, the Program Analyst contributes to the successful delivery of a complex provincial capital grant program by supporting project analysis, grant administration and operational coordination throughout the project lifecycle. Working within established legislation, government policy, grant agreements, program guidelines and ministry procedures, the position collaborates with Indigenous governments and organizations, housing providers, municipalities, federal partners, consultants and internal ministry staff to support timely project delivery, maintain program accountability and ensure consistent administration of provincial capital funding.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Grant Administration and Project Coordination – supports administration, analysis, and delivery of approved Indigenous Housing Capital Program projects throughout the project lifecycle;
• Program Delivery and Operational Coordination – Provides delivery support, guidance, and operational coordination to proponents and internal program staff to facilitate effective and consistent program administration;
• Grant Monitoring and Financial Administration - supports financial administration, project monitoring and compliance activities by reviewing documentation, tracking funding commitments and identifying issues that affect program accountability;
• Program operations, Reporting and continuous improvement – supports effective program administration, reporting, operational analysis and continuous improvement initiates;

In this role you will provide operational and administrative support for the allocation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of funds under the Indigenous Housing Capital Program (IHCP).

In addition, you will support broader affordable housing priorities by contributing to program and corporate reporting, analyzing project and program information, and preparing summaries, statistics and other materials to support management decision-making and responses to information requests. You will work collaboratively with Indigenous governments and organizations, housing providers, funding partners and internal ministry areas to support coordinated program delivery and help advance affordable housing outcomes for Indigenous peoples across Alberta.

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Qualifications

Required:

University graduation in a related field (Business Administration, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies, Finance, Social Sciences, or a similar field), plus 2 years of progressively responsible related experience with data analysis and program administration.

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

Strong analytical, organizational, attention to detail, and sound judgment are required for the position.

Assets:

• Grant administration, funding agreement administration, and/or contract administration experience
• Experience in program delivery, project coordination, and/or a comparable role involving responsibility for multiple files or projects
• Financial tracking, reconciliation, reporting or analysis experience
• Experience working with Indigenous governments, organizations or communities
• Intermediate level of experience in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with capital projects, infrastructure, affordable housing or a comparable project-based funding environment

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

There is 1 temporary full-time position available in Edmonton. The successful candidate must be able to work at the Edmonton office full time. This position will expire on December 22, 2028.

Work hours are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

In your cover letter, please provide an example of your experience administering a grant funding agreement, contract, or similar agreement. Please describe your role and how you monitored requirements, deliverables, financial information and/or reporting obligations.

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.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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.

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