Senior Program Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of transportation programs, projects, and strategic initiatives to support government priorities and improve outcomes for Albertans. 
• Manage complex, multi-phase projects involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of project plans, policy recommendations, implementation strategies, and evaluation frameworks. 
• Analyze operational, regulatory, financial, and program-delivery factors to identify program requirements, assess impacts, and develop evidence-based implementation recommendations. 
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, Cabinet submissions, reports, presentations, correspondence, and decision-making materials for senior executives and government officials.
• Evaluate existing policies and programs, conduct jurisdictional scans and comparative analysis, and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and consultation activities, including the development of engagement strategies, facilitation of discussions, and incorporation of stakeholder input into policy and program development.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, Indigenous communities, industry partners, municipalities, and other government jurisdictions. 
• Identify program and implementation risks, emerging issues, and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies and recommendations for senior leadership. 
• Coordinate and support cross-ministry, cross-government, and stakeholder committees, ensuring ministry perspectives are effectively represented and advanced. 
• Lead the development and implementation of transportation and traffic safety initiatives, programs, and projects, including performance measurement and outcome evaluation.
• Provide strategic advice and expert policy/program guidance to senior management on high-profile and complex issues. 
• Procurement activities, contract administration, and performance monitoring. 
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, mentorship, and capacity building within project teams and across stakeholder groups. 
• Contribute to branch strategic planning, operational planning, and priority setting activities, and act on behalf of management as required.

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. 

• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change. 
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in a related field such as Political Science, Business Administration and other Sciences, or 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.

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of policy analysis, program design, development, implementation, and evaluation within a public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of government decision-making processes, stakeholder interests, and the legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks that influence transportation initiatives.
• Knowledge of Alberta's transportation system, traffic safety issues, and emerging trends affecting road users and stakeholders.
• Experience conducting research, environmental scans, jurisdictional reviews, and evidence-based analysis to support strategic policy and program recommendations.
• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement and consultation, including planning, facilitation, analysis, and reporting for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading and coordinating multiple priorities, project teams, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop high-quality briefing materials, reports, presentations, Cabinet and executive decision documents, and other strategic communications for senior leadership.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and provide guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot, as well as survey and document management tools such as SurveyMonkey and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Knowledge of contract development, procurement processes, and contractor management is considered an asset.

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

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role.
• 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 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.