Sr. Strategic Program Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the position is responsible for leading the project management and operational planning for the branch. The role will develop and lead projects, support communications, and coordinate and lead planning and reporting functions.  
 

• The Senior Strategic Program Analyst is a key to the unit’s project management and planning functions and must be able to determine if policy and practices align with government direction while considering feedback from stakeholders to determine where operational changes are required.
• Must be able to develop plans and anticipate contingencies and the implications.  
• Lead operational planning for SRO and all tracking and reporting functions.
• Reviews program frameworks, including identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and increasing the value these programs add to the department. 
• Uses strong project management skills to plan the process, solicit input from leadership on the branch and sector requirements, engage with and advise the business areas, and work collaboratively with the department to develop plans and confirm priorities. 
• Create project charters, lead projects, and provide all project management elements for SRO and the sector as required. 
• Provide leadership and guidance on privacy inquiries.
• Coordinates and drafts responses to requests for information including Action Request documents such as briefing notes, letters, and emails as well as additional ad hoc requests from department and government colleagues as well as stakeholders.

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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.

Systems Thinking - The position must be able to determine if policy and practices align with
government direction while considering feedback from stakeholders to determine where operational changes are required. Must be able to develop plans and anticipate contingencies and the implications.

Build Collaborative Environment - The incumbent must be able to connect with individuals across the ministry and across the team to demonstrate the value of working on projects.  

Drive for Results - The individual in this role must have the skills and knowledge to lead a team in assessing and creating projects and plans. The individual must identify
issues and actively work to resolve them within a complex and highly regulated environment.

Creative Problem Solving - This position requires creative problem-solving skills to work with stakeholders on complex matters, often involving legislation, regulations and the application of policies.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field like Business, Arts, Project Management plus four years of progressive experience including is required; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience is considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience or one year of experience for one year of education.

Assets: 

• Experience with project management and operational/strategic planning.
• Project Management Professional Certificate.
• Experience with application systems, problem management, change management and production control practices, process, and procedures.
• Ability to handle pressure and work on multiple projects with demanding timelines.

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

There is one temporary (12 months) full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is based in Edmonton.

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.