Manager, Data and Analytics

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for data-driven decision making and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead strategic data initiatives within the Strategic Program Development and Integration (SPDI) unit.

Reporting to the Director, SPDI, this position plays a key leadership role in ensuring the Ministry has access to current, reliable, and meaningful data from PCS-funded programs to inform policy design and funding decisions. 

The role is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of divisional data strategies across a broad range of social programs, including homelessness response services and community-based prevention initiatives. Key features of divisional data strategies include data governance, security and privacy, data infrastructure, data management, and data culture.

You will lead a team of data professionals and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to modernize data systems, translate data from multiple sources into actionable insights, and strengthen data governance, quality, and reporting practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex data system modernization projects involving cross-ministry teams and external partners
• Lead the design and oversight of processes to manage data extraction, integration, and analysis across multiple datasets  
• Design and implement data governance, validation, and quality assurance processes to ensure data quality and integrity across the data life cycle
• Oversee the design and preparation of reports, analytics, briefing materials, dashboards, and visualizations to support strategic decision-making
• Lead the renewal and alignment of data collection and reporting tools used by funded service providers
• Represent the division in enterprise data strategy, governance, and security initiatives
• Build strong partnerships across ministries, stakeholders, and service providers
• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of data analysts

Please click on this LINK to view the job description for this position.

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.

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving

Qualifications

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by three years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets:

Demonstrated effectiveness in translating data into policy and program guidance is critical 
Experience managing complex data initiatives focusing on social issues that impact vulnerable populations 
Experience managing data strategies that address data governance, security and privacy, data infrastructure, data management, and data culture
Strong background in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Experience leading system modernization or digital transformation initiatives
Supervisory experience 

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

Hours of Work: 36.25 hrs (Monday to Friday)

Location: Calgary/Edmonton

Final candidates will 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 have to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.