Research Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Research Analyst will be assisting with the development, interpretation and implementation of education-related legislation, regulations and policies and ministry programs and initiatives (e.g., inclusive education, social emotional learning).
 

The incumbent will also be responsible for:
 

• Developing briefings, conducting research and providing policy analysis to support achieving department mandate and priority items.
• Preparing reports and analysis of data/information to ensure program leaders have research results presented in an appropriate format to make informed decision.
• Performing environmental scans to identify good practices, issues, and potential future directions for implementing provincial programs, policy priorities, and initiatives.
• Participating in project teams and help projects focused on reviewing and evaluating data in evidence-based decision-making.
• Managing data and information collection, analysis, and consultation services to determine requirements for current and potential programs, services, and initiatives that Education Support Sector priorities.
   

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.
 

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
 

• Agility: Has the ability to anticipate and understand changing environments, changing scopes/requirements and to adjust project plans, milestones and deliverables accordingly in order to achieve identified outcomes.
• Systems Thinking: Has the ability to synthesize information to support the integration of systems to develop and inform vision, goals and necessary strategies.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Frequently serves as a member of a team and must be effective in supporting the efficacy of the team.
• Creative Problem Solving: Will be able to provide solution-focused strategies and leverage collaborative opportunities to solve issues as they arise.

Qualifications

University graduation in Public Administration, Education, 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.
   

The position requires strong knowledge/experience of:
 

• Research analysis.
• Policy development analysis.
• Project management.
• Knowledge of inclusion practices and supporting diverse needs will be an asset.
• Knowledge of Education systems will be an asset.
   

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.
 

Final candidates may require undergoing a security screening.
 

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 has 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 modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.