Senior Program Analyst

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Program Analyst, with the Traffic Safety Services Division’s Priority Initiatives and Integration Branch , you will:

• Lead program compliance activities for Alberta's traffic safety and transportation programs, including monitoring adherence to program requirements, and providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and implement processes to address program-related complaints, compliance issues, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and support cross-functional projects, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with government and ministry priorities.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations, correspondence, and decision documents for senior executives and government officials.
• Conduct research, analysis, and reporting to support program planning, operational improvements, and executive decision-making.
• Assess requests for new transportation and enforcement technologies in collaboration with municipalities, and legal partners.
• Monitor emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in transportation and traffic safety programs across other jurisdictions.
• Support policy development, program evaluation, and strategic initiatives by analyzing impacts, risks, benefits, and implementation considerations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide expert advice on program operations, policy, and compliance matters.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning, priority setting, and continuous improvement initiatives within the branch.
• Act on behalf of the Manager, as required, and provide leadership on complex projects and program initiatives.

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: 

• A degree in a related field such as law, justice studies, or a related field (such as criminal justice, police/peace office studies) plus 4 years progressively responsible related traffic safety or transportation 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 ideal candidate brings a combination of experience in traffic safety and transportation programs, compliance, auditing, program administration, or law enforcement. Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset:

• Managing or supporting a provincial or municipal traffic safety and transportation program.
• Conducting compliance reviews, audits, investigations, or operational assessments.
• Operating, reviewing, testing, or training users on traffic safety and transportation technologies.
• Analyzing program performance, compliance data, and operational trends to support decision-making.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Alberta's traffic safety/transportation legislation, regulations, policies, and program requirements.
• Understanding of traffic safety/transportation technologies and their associated operational processes.
• Knowledge of transportation safety issues, traffic operations, and stakeholder impacts within Alberta.
• Understanding of program development, program evaluation, compliance monitoring, and government decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles, auditing practices, and risk-based compliance approaches.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide sound recommendations.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews, audits, evaluations, or investigations and preparing findings and recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, including preparing briefing notes, reports, correspondence, presentations, and executive-level materials.
• Strong verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across organizations.
• Proven project management and coordination skills, including managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support program improvements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to leadership on program, policy, compliance, and operational matters.

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.