Sr. Program Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Provincial Programs, Services and Initiatives, this position provides leadership on key strategic funding initiatives under the provincial budget, the ELCC Bilateral Agreement Annex, and the Alberta Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. These initiatives are designed to support the Government’s goals and Ministry’s business plan related to improving access to quality, affordable child care for Alberta’s families as well as ensuring a highly trained and qualified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) workforce.

You will also lead and carry out projects to support the Ministry’s goal to provide an affordable, accessible and quality child care system for Alberta’s children and families. The position functions as part of a collaborative team and supports the work of the Branch by providing current and accurate advice, detailed data analytics, recommendations and support based on situational awareness and analysis of trends, research and opportunities.

As the Senior Program Analyst, you have expertise in Microsoft software including Excel, Forms, power queries, and Power BI as well as policy development, implementation and grant management. The incumbent is accountable for the effective administration of grant funding exceeding $1billion annually. Specific responsibilities include all aspects of grant management and administration including operations, payments, reporting, quality assurance and accountability to be meet the terms and conditions directed under the federal provincial child care agreements. Effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and essential decision-making skills are required while working in a politically sensitive and fast-paced environment.

As Senior Program Analyst, the following key activities include, but not limited to:

1. Data Analytics, Systems Performance/Monitoring, Compliance and Grant Management
2. Capacity Building, Development and Implementation
3. Risk Mitigation and Quality Enhancement
4. Provide research and advice, identify and synthesize issues, and develop integrated responses and recommendations to support innovative options for new funding child care initiatives.

Please click on this link for a copy of the Job Description.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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.

Competencies for this position include:
Agility - Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a
changing environment. 

Systems Thinking - Considers the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach including how they relate/impact other programs or areas.

Creative Problem Solving – Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Develop Networks – creates positive working environments and establishes effective cross-branch/divisional relationships. 

Builds Collaborative Environments - Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

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.

Qualifications

University graduation in Business Administration, Public Policy, Finance, or 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.

Supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Candidates without the required combination of years of experience and education may be considered at a lower classification and salary. 

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment and ability to learn and use current Microsoft data software including power queries.
• Strong analytical and IT competence to conduct detailed data mining and data analytics.
• Exceptional numeracy skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration, teamwork and facilitation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to analyze information and risks.
• Excellent strategic and systems thinking.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Creative, innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform financial analysis related to planning/analysis for the purposes of grant development, implementation, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and accountability.
• Leadership skills (internal/external).
• Strong understanding of the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders and ability to engage as required.
• Strong business acumen.
• Knowledge of the political environment within which the Ministry operates.
• Solid understanding of the principles and practices of public administration and of the operations of the Alberta government with respect to decision making, legislative planning, financing, grant administration and practices, human resources, etc.

To be considered, your application must be accompanied with a cover letter that demonstrates how your education, qualifications, and experience make you suitable for the role. Your cover letter and resume will be used as screening tools to assess your written communication skills. 

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for the position. 

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 position working 36.25 hours per week to November 8, 2025 (with a possibility of extension).

Working location is 3rd Floor, Forestry Building, 9920 - 108 Street, Edmonton, T5K 2M4.

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

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 - About the Alberta Public Service | Alberta.ca 
• 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