Senior Policy Analyst, Senior Data Analyst, and Policy Analyst

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Senior Policy Analyst, Senior Data Analyst, and Policy Analyst

Job Information

Job Title : Senior Policy Analyst, Senior Data Analyst, and Policy Analyst

Job Requisition ID : 78348

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 4, 2026

Classification : Program Services 4 and Program Services 3

Salary : Program Services 4 : $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572 / year)

Program Services 3 : $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

Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Data, Analytics and Business Services Division within the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) is seeking highly skilled professionals to join as Senior Policy Analyst, Senior Data Analyst, and Policy Analyst. The positions are critical to advancing evidence-informed decision-making, supporting program planning, and driving the development of business intelligence (BI) solutions that shape social policy and service delivery.

The positions will provide comprehensive research, statistical analysis, and business analysis services to ensure that the Ministry’s programs and strategies are grounded in reliable data, innovative methodologies, and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Senior Policy Analyst (Program Services 4) – Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct comprehensive research and statistical analysis on social issues, drawing from national databases, legislation, academic journals, and administrative sources to support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and apply forecasting and analytical models to evaluate caseload trends, program impacts, and policy options, ensuring recommendations are substantiated and reliable.
• Prepare clear statistical reports, briefing notes, and presentations for executives, management, and stakeholders, highlighting demographic trends, program outcomes, and policy implications.
• Collaborate with colleagues, business analysts, and stakeholders across branches, divisions, and ministries to ensure data quality, consistency, and alignment with program knowledge and business processes.
• Provide expert advice on research design, statistical methodologies, and data sources, supporting the development of performance indicators and accountability frameworks.
• Remain current on emerging trends, issues, and best practices nationally and internationally, applying insights to strengthen policy development and program planning.

Senior Data Analyst (Program Services 4) – Key Responsibilities :

Policy Analyst (Program Services 3) – Key Responsibilities :

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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.

Qualifications Continued

Equivalency : Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of :

A cover letter demonstrating how your experience relates to the position is required. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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

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.

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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