Executive Analyst

University Overview

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary analyst for the Office of the Vice President Finance and Administration (VPFA), independently gather, evaluate and synthesize data and information from across the University to inform decision making. Analyze financial, operational and strategic trends; identify key insights; and prepare concise summaries, visuals and recommendations for review and presentation.
• Devise solutions and provide high-level, practical and impartial strategic advice to senior management on complex, multi-faceted planning, project and governance issues, including information and analysis to support confidential employee collective agreement negotiations.
• Draw on research, writing, data analysis, and communication skills to produce high-quality professional, accurate reports and briefing papers for executive and governance committees, including the University’s Five-Year Capital Plan, capital project plans, sections of the University’s Annual Report, and activity reports for the Board of Governors and the senior executive team.
• Assist in planning, preparation, and compilation of the Strategic Plan for the University, including drafting and analyzing surveys for various internal and external stakeholder groups, participating in extensive internal and external consultations, analyzing diverse information, influencing others beyond authority to reach consensus on complex questions, and incorporating multiple rounds of feedback following self-editing and feedback from senior executives. Monitor and report on performance against the strategic plan between strategic cycles.
• Serve as project manager or lead coordinator on strategic initiatives and special projects under the VPFA portfolio. This includes scoping project objectives, developing work plans, coordinating cross-functional input, and ensuring completion within scope and schedule, including reporting on progress. Provide independent work and autonomy in fulfilling these duties.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring collaboration, communication, and follow-up on key priorities. Represent the VPFA Office with professionalism, discretion, and tact.
• Other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
• The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification and compensation review for Administrative Professional Officer (APO) positions. As such, the salary range currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project.

Position Qualifications

Salary Information

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) : $75,303.80 - $94,731.95 annually

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) : $75,303.80 - $114,160.09 annually (APO - Grade 4)

Other Details

Campus : Lethbridge

Employment Group : APO

Position Category : Other

Open Date : 01 / 19 / 2026

Close Date : 02 / 09 / 2026

Desired Start Date : 03 / 02 / 2026

Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential; only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

The University is located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous Peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.

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