Senior Program Analyst

Job Information

Job Title : Senior Program Analyst

Job Requisition ID : 76923

Ministry : Assisted Living and Social Services

Location : Edmonton

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Temporary

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : January 29, 2026

Classification : Program Services 4

Salary : $3,056.5 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572 / year)

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Program Analyst is responsible for identifying the branch business's needs, determining its scope, and engaging the appropriate stakeholders to support necessary changes. This includes leading or supporting strategic initiatives, assessing business needs, conducting research, updating and analyzing Programs, Policies and Processes, reviewing external policy impacts, evaluating performance measures, and preparing related documentation and recommendations.

In this role, you will focus on creating solutions to address identified business needs. The Senior Policy Analyst develops and evaluates options-ranging from no change to full replacement or discontinuation—while considering urgency, resources, legislation, and technology. You will collaborate with branch staff, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to design practical recommendations.

As a Senior Program Analyst, you will lead and support the branch program initiatives, integrating approved programs, policies and process recommendations into operations developing implementation strategies and plans. You will be monitoring progress, resolving issues, and escalating concerns when necessary.

To be successful in this role you will also collaborate with internal and external partners, provide coaching and subject‑matter expertise, interpret data to support change, and contribute to action planning for short‑ and long‑term priorities. Additionally, the Senior Program Analyst mentors team members, promotes strong Senior Program Analyst, in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well‑honed competencies in the following areas :

• Systems Thinking : To identify emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities, provide options for resolution and develop recommendations to prevent or mitigate legal or political risk associated with consultation initiatives.
• Build Collaborative Environments : Teamwork‑oriented to collaborate with ministry staff to plan, implement and assess specific programs to ensure the delivery of an integrated consultation program across the province.
• 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.
• Develop Networks : Proactively develop and maintain effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of diverse interests when supporting the engagement of Indigenous communities and the achievement of collaborative outcomes.
• Agility : Anticipate and adapt by focusing on long‑term goals, changing the way we approach situations, using new ideas and solutions to achieve results.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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

Preference Will Be Given To Applicants With

Notes

Hours of work are 8 : 15 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a full‑time position working 36.25 hours per week.

This competition will be used to fill two temporary positions in Edmonton.

Please include a cover letter that clearly outlines your suitability for the role and highlights how your experience aligns with the position requirements.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. A Criminal Record Check will only need to be provided upon request. 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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https : / / www.alberta.ca / job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post‑secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https : / / www.alberta.ca / international-qualifications‑assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https : / / canalliance.org / en / default.html ).

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Milissa Gray at Milissa.Gray@gov.ab.ca.

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