Job Information
Job Title: Senior Data Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 84877
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 25, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 -107,710 year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
Ministry of Education and Child Care
Alberta Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. What we have heard from Albertans will help us as we move forward in developing our future direction - to ensure students can meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities of the 21st century.
To learn more about the Ministry of Education & Childcare, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education-and-childcare.
The Program Information, Evaluation and Performance Measurement (PIEPM) Unit provides strategic advice to the Ministry on transformative priorities and provides leadership on quality initiatives for childcare services, including data analytics, performance standards, internal audits and program reviews and strategic evaluation activities, all designed to improve program quality and outcomes for children and families.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Child Care Data Analysis and Reporting, the Senior Data Analyst will support the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Initiatives and will collect, analyze and prepare reports to measure outcomes and indicators. This position is key to supporting the evaluation of the ELCC initiative's effectiveness in increasing the accessibility, affordability and quality of early learning and childcare in Alberta, providing analysis on spaces, enrollment, fees, subsidy, etc., in conjunction with external demographic data. The position will also collect and analyze data to the outcomes and indicators identified in ELCC evaluation and measurement activities and the Federal/Provincial Child Care Agreements. This position is key to support the data collection, analysis and reporting function of the Ministry related to Early Learning and Child Care initiatives, including the Bilateral Agreement and the Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide ELCC Agreement.
Responsibilities include:
- Engage in complex data collection, extraction, analysis and reporting/presentation for the ELCC Initiatives.
- Track data results, analyze trends and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Engage in reviews of internal and external data sources to ensure the integrity of the system used, the data and information provided. These reviews may involve seeking input from individuals internal and external to the Ministry. Verify and evaluate adequacy of data sources, rationale, limitations, and references, alerting PIEPM Management and the Director of any issues identified.
- Specialize in data management for cross-ministry outcome measurement and reporting, including development of a reporting strategy to collect data for approved indicators/measures and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on results.
- Coordinate responses to ad hoc data requests within the Branch.
- Support intra-ministry and cross-ministry initiatives by developing innovative methods of data collection and analysis, ensuring proper data standards and research methods are employed, and by contributing to the design and data-maintenance of web-applications, including leading the identification and creation of new datasets for both external applications and internal analysis.
- Shape the delivery of ECD analysis and reporting:
- Apply methodologies and analysis in accordance with rapidly changing industry standards.
- Provide expertise and advice on ECD analysis and industry data considerations for effective decision making.
- Lead the design, production, automation and maintenance of statistical publications and reports that address ECD information needs.
- Develop mechanisms to enhance the understanding of and the exchange of ECD information and inter-jurisdictional insights to support evidence-based planning and decision-making.
- Lead the development of forecasting and economic modeling, scenario planning and gap analysis.
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.
Systems Thinking - Leads collaborative efforts within the unit to reduce duplication and raise efficiency.
Creative Problem Solving - Expertly considers, develops and weighs implications of complex and technical compensation situations before proposing solutions.
Agility - Maintains an open perspective to changing priorities, timelines and unexpected and un-planned ad hoc requests from either internal or external partners.
Build Collaborative Environments - Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to build capacity and develop effective working relationships with stakeholders internal and external to the ministry.
Qualifications
University graduation in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below. A Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics) is preferred
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.
Assets and skills required:
- Proven experience with SQL - ability to write complex queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling and transformation (Power Query and DAX) and designing interactive dashboards and reports.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks, including performing data transformations, and integrating with SQL and Power BI for advanced analytics and reporting.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, Power Query, Pivot Tables and data manipulation techniques.
- Hands-on experience with SharePoint data integration, including building and maintaining connections to SharePoint lists and libraries.
- Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
- Experience in automating and optimizing data workflows (e.g., through Power Query or Python)
- Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and quantitative research methods, including the ability to apply statistical techniques to interpret data and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement and leading projects to identify data and information needs of stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent attention to detail, data accuracy, and quality assurance practices.
- Knowledge of evaluation and research practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to create clear and concise written reports and briefings, executive summaries, action requests, etc.
- Ability to prioritize and work with several competing priorities.
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
This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:30pm
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.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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.
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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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 Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca.
