Project Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for a professional role in a flexible, positive work environment with progressive leadership? This is the perfect place to build a professional career while doing challenging work that actually fits your life, in a culture where people like coming to work each day. 

Reporting to the Lead, Red Tape Reduction, the Project Analyst provides leadership and day-to-day management of assigned initiatives and projects. The position manages high-profile projects within Jobs, Economy and Trade that have a positive impact on our employees, our partners, and the people we serve. The Project Analyst serves as a ministry-wide expert on project management providing expertise and coordination to ensure ministry projects are well ­positioned to successfully deliver the required outcomes. As a trusted colleague, you will also provide project and portfolio management advice and expertise to client areas across the ministry. 
 

• Directly manage assigned projects.
• Provide expert advice on the delivery of client projects using sound project management principles. 
• Develop innovative approaches and solutions to implement project management frameworks.
• Provide consultation, advice, expertise and recommendations to executives, management, and staff across the ministry in the areas of project management.
• Establish and maintains relationships within the department and with Government of Alberta representatives and partners.

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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:  Alberta Public Service Competency Model.
 

• Systems Thinking: The analyst will be required to understand and operate in the complex system of the ministry, taking a holistic view to solving challenges and identifying opportunities for collaboration, given differing knowledge, capacity and constraints in business areas.
• Creative Problem Solving: The analyst will be required to engage staff and leadership to develop and implement creative solutions to complex project management challenges, such as implementing formal frameworks on tight timelines.
• Agility: The analyst will be required to work in a dynamic environment where priorities can change on short notice. 
• Develops Networks: The analyst will be required to develop and maintain relationships with contacts from throughout the ministry to facilitate soliciting and receiving input for various deliverables. Stakeholder engagement skills are required to manage expectations and resources across a portfolio of projects.

Qualifications

University graduation in Business, Public Administration, or a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below. 

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

To be effective in this role, you need to be a strong communicator (verbally and in writing) and bring strong consulting and relationship building skills to work effectively with internal clients on various projects. Political acumen, agility, and the ability to approach politically sensitive matters in a confidential, proactive, and positive manner are necessary. The ability to consistently meet hard deadlines are essential. 

If you have advanced skills in project management, exquisite interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead from the front and all the sides, you could be the person we are looking for. You'll fit right in with others who value doing a great job and getting good work out the door while maintaining positive relationships with clients, the team and colleagues. 

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 competition is for a position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week. 

Candidates are required to submit 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. 

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

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

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 

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/about-the-alberta-public-service-advantages of working with the APS.
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 modified work schedule agreement.
Leadership and mentorship programs.