Systems Analyst

Role Responsibilities

As part of the analytics unit, the Systems Analyst reports to the Senior Manager, Scoring and Reporting. Provincial Assessment sector delivers and administers early years literacy and numeracy screeners, provincial achievement tests (PATs), diploma exams, and Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) assessments.

The Systems Analyst provides technical leadership in the delivery of information technology applications development and maintenance services within the sector and Alberta Education and Childcare. The position serves as a technical and analytic resource in addition to providing a comprehensive range of information technology applications support activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following activities within the Analytics unit:

• Providing technology consulting support for clients at all levels of the sector and Ministry.
• Providing a range of activities relating to information technology development projects.
• Carrying out a full range of information technology applications system and client support services (i.e., hardware and software planning; systems design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation; system maintenance; client training; management information reporting; and end-user computing).
• Working within a team environment, providing for the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing and new information technology systems within the sector as specified by service plans and schedules.
• Contributing to development, design, construction, testing and implementation of wide range of information technology applications that support client requirements and Ministry objectives.
• Providing support services to sector and Ministry managers and staff as required to address a wide variety of data analysis and information and reporting needs.
• Providing leadership to clients relating to their ability to be more productive through use of information technology and more self-sufficient in directly accessing and manipulating data to meet their information requirements.
  
  

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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 - This position understands the expectation to provide accurate data/information and results for internal and external stakeholders. This position understands the impact of ensuring fair, valid, and reliable scoring/reporting to meet the organization’s objectives and stakeholder needs in a changing environment.
• Drive for Results - This position sets and works to exceed goals by partnering with others to ensure that accurate assessment results are reported in a timely manner according to established schedules.
• Creative Problem Solving - This position contributes to the improvement of complex information technology applications and systems by engaging different perspectives and addressing potential risks.
• Agility - This position anticipates and takes initiative to adjust and improve work processes and to plan/deliver training related to scoring/reporting applications and systems to meet goals in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications

University graduation in computer science or a related discipline plus two years directly related experience or equivalent as described.

Equivalency:

• A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution and four years related experience; or
• A related one year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and five years related experience.
  
  

Assets:

• ISP and/or associated vendor certifications.
• Strong knowledge of information technology infrastructure and applications, including development and reporting tools such as SQL, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Active Reports, and Visual Studio.
• Familiarity with maintenance and development standards for IT applications used within the Ministry.
• In-depth understanding of software development tools, relational databases, modular programming techniques, systems analysis techniques, web development tools, and networking/telecommunications technology.
• Familiarity with Ministry and Government of Alberta policies and standards concerning IT applications and security.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and manuals related to the processing of learner-related data, including the Guide to Education, Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and Access to Information Act (ATIA), and Funding Manual for School Authorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication (written and verbal), project coordination, and consultation abilities.
  
  

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 posting is for one permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Work location is in 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 - 108 St NW, Edmonton.

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

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.