Research and Data Analyst

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Job Title : Research and Data Analyst

Job Requisition ID : 77773

Ministry : Assisted Living and Social Services

Location : Edmonton

Full or Part-Time : Full-Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : January 5, 2026

Classification : Program Services 3

Salary : $2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565 / year)

Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. For more information on the ALSS Ministry, please visit : https : / / www.alberta.ca / assisted-living-and-social-services

The Appeals Secretariat is a neutral government body that administers the appeals process for Albertans appealing decisions on social services they receive or applied for to the Citizen’s Appeal Panel (CAP). The CAP is a neutral adjudicative tribunal providing fair, impartial, and independent hearings to Albertans. Secretariat provides support to CAP and parties to an appeal ensuring a timely and fair process.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Appeals Policy Administration, the Research and Data Analyst is responsible for research and analysis on appeal issues in relation to an accessible appeal process and procedural fairness. The incumbent will conduct quantitative and qualitative appeals data analysis and evaluation of the appeal process and services for quality assurance by :

• Compiling and interpreting appeals data (including decisions and complaints).
• Identifying issues and trends.
• Identifying solutions to resolve appeals related issues and improve performance.

The position functions as the appeals data point of contact for the department and Ministries of Children and Family Services and Health for appeals heard by Citizen’s Appeal Panel and provides accurate and relevant information to assist in the identification of trends and inform priorities and initiatives.

Some of the responsibilities include :

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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.

To be successful in this position, candidates will demonstrate :

Qualifications

Equivalency : Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Social Sciences, Statistics or other related field focused on research and analysis, plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.

The following are considered assets :

Hours of work : 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

As part of the selection process, candidates may be invited to complete a written knowledge test. Candidates that are selected for further assessment will be contacted via email to book testing or interviews. Please ensure that your resume includes a valid email address.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication.

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.

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How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at Nadine.Uwimana@gov.ab.ca .

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