Continuous Improvement Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 87161
Ministry: Infrastructure
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: September 17, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/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.
Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals, and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Partner with business areas to identify, analyze, and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, KPIs, and data visualization tools to support decision-making.
• Design and implement technical solutions using Microsoft 365 tools, including Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate, and Excel.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects, managing scope, timelines, stakeholders, risks, and deliverables.
• Facilitate workshops, gather business requirements, and recommend sustainable business solutions.
• Support change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption of new processes.
• Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement of reporting and process improvement solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver innovative solutions and improve business performance.
• Research emerging technologies and best practices to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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. 

•  Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change 
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration, Social Sciences, Operations Management, Economics, or related field. plus 2 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 Knowledge and Skills:
• Process Improvement Expertise: Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, Lean Six Sigma principles, and business process mapping techniques to identify and implement operational improvements.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel and SharePoint, with experience developing reports, dashboards, and workflow solutions. Experience with Power BI, Adobe, Minitab, or similar analytical tools is considered an asset.
• Project Management: Understanding of project management principles and practices, including planning, scheduling, stakeholder management, and project delivery.
• Training and Facilitation: Experience developing, delivering, and maintaining training materials and facilitating workshops for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to collect and analyze data, identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and support informed decision-making.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand business requirements, assess operational challenges, and recommend sustainable solutions that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service.

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

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.

Location: Edmonton 
Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role.
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 we have to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 online. Please see Job Application Resources 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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of  Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is also 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 an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at Jenny.Luong@gov.ab.ca.