Technology & Innovation Student Opportunities 2026

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a background in continuous improvement, business applications, and Information Management Technology (IMT) operations? Looking to build your experience in data management, governance, architecture, product delivery and literacy?

Picture yourself in a fast-paced, innovative environment, working with a team of motivated individuals who are constantly seeking new ways to improve and create services for Albertans and the organization as a whole. Our diverse technologies, infrastructure and services offer many opportunities to learn grow and make an impact, while maintaining a great work-life balance. If you are an innovative problem solver, we want you on our team!

The Ministry of Technology & Innovation is currently seeking your talent to fill temporary positions and build our teams within the divisions of Data and Content Management (DCM), Digital Design and Delivery (DDD), Technology Support and Operations (TSO).

The responsibilities of these roles include:

Technologies 3:

• Understanding the decision-making process, workflows, and business and information needs of AI Center of Excellence (CoE).
• Translating business needs into analytics/reporting requirements to support executive decisions and workflows with required information.
• Researching and implementing cutting-edge techniques and tools in machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence to make data analysis more efficient.
• Determining requirements that will be used to train and evolve deep learning models and algorithms.
• Visualizing information and developing engaging reports on the results of data analysis using data visualization tool.
• Working with various technical project teams to analyze problem areas, identify opportunities for improvement.

Systems Analyst 1:

• Supporting Product and Platforms teams in both front-end and back-end software development as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Providing technical expertise and support to service operations and IMT operations.
• Providing service support and guidance around data management, governance, architecture, analytics, product delivery and literacy.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of government's internal artificial intelligence program including robotic process automation.
• Assisting in the development of enterprise content, technology and privacy management policies and strategic initiatives.
• Providing divisional business support, administrative services, and governance support for content management initiatives.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Good analytical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, applying good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong technical background to perform complex diagnosis of problems, providing solutions within the areas of responsibility

Please click on this link to view the job description for Systems Analyst 1.

Please click on this link to view the job description for Technologies 3.

APS Competencies

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 work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• 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

Technologies 3:

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field such as Computer Science or Information Management Technology; or equivalent as described (below).
• Experience with conducting research, building models, data collection and analysis.

Equivalencies:

• A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and one (1) year of related experience; or
• Two (2) years of related experience.

Systems Analyst 1:

• A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution with no related experience; or equivalent as described (below).
• Experience understanding conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• High level understanding of designing, programming, and implementing large complex information systems.

Equivalencies:

• A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and one (1) year of related experience; or
• An industry-recognized certification from a credible source, such as ISC2, may be used in place of the one-year certificate.

Below are mandatory requirements for both classifications:

• Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution for September 2026 or have graduated within the last six months from a post-secondary institution. Students can be enrolled in part-time or full-time studies.
• Be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Be in Alberta during their work term.
• Meet the minimum recruitment standards for the classification of the position you are being hired for.

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

Salary varies based on the classification of the temporary opportunity. The hourly wage is paid on a bi-weekly basis starting at $29.87  per hour for Technologies 3 roles and up to $51.18 per hour for Systems Analyst 1 roles.

Wage (casual) employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings, in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.

Temporary positions are offered for a period of four (4) to twelve (12) months in duration. Number of hours of work per week are 36.25 hours. 

Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening to be hired into these temporary opportunities.

You must reside in Edmonton or Calgary

Additional Information:
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 – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• 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 a modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs