Senior Analyst

Job Information

Job Title: Senior Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 87756

Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 13, 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, click

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The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) is tasked with high profile and highly impactful work that reaches across all ministries and numerous provincial agencies, and which impacts all Albertans. TBF has responsibility for 42 Acts, in addition to related regulations.

For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at

http://www.finance.alberta

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Role Responsibilities

Drive demographic insights that inform Alberta's future. As a Senior Analyst with the Office of Statistics and Information, you will lead the development of population estimates, projections, and socio-demographic analysis that support government planning, fiscal forecasting, funding allocations, and policy decisions across the province. Working with a high degree of independence, you will apply advanced demographic and analytical expertise, represent Alberta on national statistical committees, and provide trusted advice to decision-makers within Treasury Board and Finance, other ministries, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop sound and timely population estimates, forecasts/projections and other demographic statistics to meet the fiscal, economic and policy planning needs of the GoA.

Produce population estimates, forecasts, projections and other demographic deliverables that support government economic forecasting, fiscal planning and policy development.

Synthesize information from multiple sources and consult with subject matter experts to develop population forecasting assumptions.

Evaluate results and methodologies to ensure Alberta's official population statistics are maintained at the highest standard.

Use innovative analytical methods and data sources to develop new socio-economic analyses and statistics that support evolving government priorities.

Initiate, develop and complete socio-economic and demographic analyses to support fiscal and policy planning initiatives across government.

Develop reports, visualizations and presentations and provide expert advice on the appropriate use and limitations of demographic and social data.

Collaborate with Statistics Canada and represent Alberta's interests through participation in demographic methods workshops and Federal-Provincial-Territorial committees.

Lead and manage projects, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure deliverables are completed under tight timelines.

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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.

Creative Problem Solving

• �� Engages different perspectives in seeking out root causes.

Agility

• �� Creates opportunities for improvement, recognizing the importance of timing and being prepared to take action when appropriate.

Drive for Results

• �� Clarifies objectives and taps into a variety of available resources within the organization; ensuring that roles and contributions are clear. Sets performance standards and monitoring processes to ensure deviations from the plan are identified at an early stage.

Develop Networks

• �� Looks broadly inside and outside the APS to identify key stakeholders. Actively engages them early and ensures their voice is heard and their concerns are acknowledged.

Qualifications

University graduation in social sciences (i.e. demography, sociology, economics, statistics) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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.

Required

Experience applying demographic theory, methodologies, and population forecasting models.

Experience conducting socio-economic and demographic analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Experience working with demographic and socio-economic data sources.

Experience applying statistical and methodological techniques to analyze data and evaluate results.

Experience using statistical programming languages (e.g. SAS, Python, R) to analyze large datasets, build statistical models, and automate tasks.

Assets

Knowledge of current social, economic and demographic trends, and their influence on Alberta.

Experience developing reports and data visualizations to communicate demographic and statistical information.

Experience initiating, developing and completing research projects.

Experience leading or coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Minimum recruitment standards

outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Location is downtown Edmonton.

Candidates may be required to complete a written exercise as part of the assessment process prior to being selected for an interview.

Applicants being considered for this position will be required to complete a Level 2 Enhanced Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check along with a credit check) as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.

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.

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 see

Job Application Resources

for

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.

A cover letter

must

accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns to the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out. A cover letter will be one of the ways to assess communication skills of candidates.

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)

or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of

Credential Evaluation Services of Canada

for more information

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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

Connie Piosca

at

[email protected]

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