Senior Program Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about driving climate innovation and shaping Alberta’s clean technology landscape? Join the Climate Funding and Partnerships team as a Senior Program Analyst, where your analytical expertise and collaborative spirit will help implement the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system, one of Alberta’s key climate initiatives.

In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful programs that support clean technology and climate innovation across the province. You will work closely with internal teams, cross-ministry partners, and external stakeholders to ensure Alberta remains a leader in sustainable development.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Lead and Innovate: Spearhead the analysis, implementation, and evaluation of climate-related programs including grant funding initiatives that support clean technology and innovation.
• Scan and Strategize: Conduct jurisdictional scans to identify best practices and emerging trends in clean tech programming and adapt them to Alberta’s unique context.
• Collaborate across Boundaries: Partner with other ministries and organizations to co-develop programs that drive innovation and reduce emissions.
• Measure What Matters: Coordinate performance planning, measurement, and reporting for the TIER system to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Build Strong Systems: Design and maintain internal processes for tracking progress, documenting outcomes, and reporting results.
• Communicate with Impact: Prepare clear and compelling reports and presentations for executives, government officials, and the public.
• Leverage Technology: Use tools like Excel, SharePoint, and Word to organize and present complex data in accessible formats.
• Support and Strengthen: Contribute to fiscal planning, grant administration, and policy development to ensure program success and sustainability.

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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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Creative Problem Solving: Approaches issues and problems with curiosity to learn and understand, while challenging assumptions, considering constraints and assessing multiple perspectives to identify constructive solutions.
• Systems Thinking: Identifies and considers emerging trends for provincial priorities, for climate change and impacts in TIER programming and investments; providing advice and undertaking analysis to identify feasible options to track, evaluate and report performance results of individual TIER funded programs and the overall TIER portfolio.
• Drive for Results: Self-motivated, organized and strong time management skills to manage the delivery of a project with multiple deliverables or the delivery of multiple tasks and assignments on different and/or competing timelines.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Strong interpersonal skills to foster trust and cooperation with colleagues and peers on projects, by sharing information, communicating effectively, being reliable, as well as treating others with respect and seeking common ground to manage conflict.

Qualifications

A completed university degree in public administration or a related field, plus four (4) years' progressively related experience (e.g., policy and program implementation and evaluation, synthesizing and analyzing strategic information).

• Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of: One year of related experience for one year of related education, OR one year of related education for one year of related experience.

Required:

• Please include a cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the qualifications. We encourage all applicants to share relevant skills and experiences. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered. 

Assets:

• Knowledge of Clean Technology and Innovation: Experience with program design and delivery in the clean tech space, and a solid understanding of Alberta’s innovation ecosystem.
• Climate Change Awareness: Familiarity with climate change concepts, mitigation strategies, and the broader environmental policy landscape.
• Performance and Evaluation Expertise: Understanding of performance management frameworks and evaluation methodologies to track and improve program outcomes.
• Data and Analytical Skills: Ability to source, analyze, and translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Systems Thinking: Capacity to connect climate strategies, stakeholder perspectives, and regulatory frameworks in a meaningful way.
• Project and Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage projects, meet timelines, and deliver results aligned with strategic goals.
• Digital Proficiency: Skilled in using tools like Excel, SharePoint, and Word to visualize and communicate data effectively.
• Collaborative Influence: Ability to foster engagement, build partnerships, and integrate performance approaches into program design.
• Policy and Political Acumen: Awareness of Government of Alberta climate programs, priorities, and the political environment in which they operate.
• Experience in written communications (preparing briefing notes, etc.) for various stakeholders.

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 is a full-time temporary position (approximately 18 months), based in Edmonton, Alberta.

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

This competition may also be used to fill future vacancies at lower classification or salary levels providing opportunities for candidates with diverse qualifications and experiences.

In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest, and role-related experience.

Instructions for your Resume:
For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
• Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part time or full time).
• Example Foreman, January 2006 - June 2009, Part time (three, 8 hour shifts/week).

For Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program.
• Please specify the year you graduated.
• Example: Bachelor of Science, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).

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.

What the GoA has to offer:

• 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.