Senior Program Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Program Analyst is responsible for identifying the branch business's needs, determining its scope, and engaging the appropriate stakeholders to support necessary changes. This includes leading or supporting strategic initiatives, assessing business needs, conducting research, updating and analyzing Programs, Policies and Processes, reviewing external policy impacts, evaluating performance measures, and preparing related documentation and recommendations.

In this role, you will focus on creating solutions to address identified business needs. The Senior Policy Analyst develops and evaluates options-ranging from no change to full replacement or discontinuation—while considering urgency, resources, legislation, and technology. You will collaborate with branch staff, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to design practical recommendations.

As a Senior Program Analyst, you will lead and support the branch program initiatives, integrating approved programs, policies and process recommendations into operations developing implementation strategies and plans. You will be monitoring progress, resolving issues, and escalating concerns when necessary.

To be successful in this role you will also collaborate with internal and external partners, provide coaching and subject-matter expertise, interpret data to support change, and contribute to action planning for short- and long-term priorities. Additionally, the Senior Program Analyst mentors team members, promotes strong communication, and demonstrates adaptability in ambiguous environments.

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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.

As the Senior Program Analyst, in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:

• Systems Thinking: To identify emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities, provide options for resolution and develop recommendations to prevent or mitigate legal or political risk associated with consultation initiatives.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Teamwork-oriented to collaborate with ministry staff to plan, implement and assess specific programs to ensure the delivery of an integrated consultation program across the province.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: Proactively develop and maintain effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of diverse interests when supporting the engagement of Indigenous communities and the achievement of collaborative outcomes.
• Agility: Anticipate and adapt by focusing on long-term goals, changing the way we approach situations, using new ideas and solutions to achieve results.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 4 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 

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Advance verbal and written communication, with the ability to navigate conflict and build consensus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in communication, including experience in drafting briefing notes, memos, professional writing, presentations and others.
• Proven experience in writing and editing business correspondence, communications, briefing notes and other business emails.
• Experience with political/public service environment. Knowledge of Government of Alberta planning and budget cycles, decision making process (legislation experience is an asset).
• Proven experience with the use of ARTS system and ministerial correspondence user guide.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret data to improve communication strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Familiarity with tools and software (SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite, PM tools, MS Office, etc).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge and experience with engagement, communications and visual communications (certification would be an asset).
  Knowledge of GOA style guides and best practices (APA) in professional writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Training and experience in project management and a thorough understanding of the project lifecycle phases.
• Training and experience in change management.

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

Hours of work are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week.

This competition will be used to fill two temporary positions in Edmonton.

Please include a cover letter that clearly outlines your suitability for the role and highlights how your experience aligns with the position requirements.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. A Criminal Record Check will only need to be provided upon request. 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/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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.