Data and Research Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Data and Research Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 86372
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 17, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3 (023PSA)
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,614 - $100,493/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.
The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services leads housing, assisted living and continuing care, seniors, income, employment, and homelessness supports, disability services, and other social-based programs. For more information about ALSS, visit our website: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services.
Working within the Research & Analytics Unit, you will contribute to the development of analytical products and reporting processes that support accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across housing programs and initiatives. Through your expertise in data management and analysis, you will help provide decision-makers with the information they need to improve outcomes for Albertans.
Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that support evidence-informed decision-making? The Housing Division is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data and Research Analyst to join the Policy, Planning & Analytics Branch.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting Alberta's housing system by managing recurring data collection, validation, analysis, reporting, and documentation activities. Your work will help ensure that housing information used for program administration, policy development, corporate reporting, and strategic decision-making is accurate, reliable, and defensible.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, the Research & Analytics, the Data and Research Analyst plays a key role in supporting housing programs through data analysis, reporting, research, and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to management within the Housing Division, this position is responsible for producing recurring analytical products, supporting policy and planning activities, coordinating data collection processes, and providing timely analytical support to inform decision-making.
Your job responsibilities include:
Reporting and Analytical Products
In this role, you will ensure housing reports, indicators, and recurring analytical products are produced accurately and on schedule by:
• Coordinating Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit (TRAB) rate updates and supporting documentation.
• Coordinating semi-annual Median Market Rent (MMR) updates and associated reporting materials.
• Preparing recurring housing caseload, client, waitlist, and operational reports.
• Supporting the development of dashboards, performance indicators, and briefing materials.
• Monitoring reporting timelines and ensuring deliverables meet established quality standards.
• Taking ownership of recurring analytical and reporting processes, including maintaining source files, methodologies, documentation, quality controls, and production schedules.
Research, Policy, and Planning Support
You will contribute to housing research and policy initiatives by:
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative housing data.
• Supporting Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA) updates, maintenance, and data refresh activities.
• Identifying trends, emerging issues, and opportunities through data analysis.
• Preparing reports, presentations, summaries, and research products for management and program areas.
• Responding to information requests from internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Contributing evidence-based analysis to planning, program development, and evaluation activities.

Role Responsibilities 2

Data Collection and Process Coordination
You will help ensure housing data is collected consistently and efficiently by:
• Coordinating data calls and information requests with housing providers and stakeholders.
• Tracking submissions, follow-up requirements, and issue resolution activities.
• Developing and maintaining procedures, process maps, templates, and guidance documents.
• Providing support and information to data providers regarding reporting requirements.
• Monitoring compliance with established reporting standards and timelines.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve and streamline reporting processes.
Stakeholder Support and Knowledge Sharing
You will provide analytical expertise and information services by:
• Responding to data, reporting, and analytical requests from program areas and leadership.
• Interpreting housing data and communicating methodologies, assumptions, and limitations.
• Developing ad hoc analyses and information products to support decision-making.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on data-related initiatives.
• Assisting with senior leadership briefing materials, responses, and presentations.
• Supporting knowledge sharing and documentation of housing reporting practices and data assets.
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.
Creative Problem Solving
• Ask insightful questions to understand issues and identify root causes.
• Seek new approaches to improve processes, outcomes, and service delivery.
• Explore different methods and learn from successful initiatives and projects.
• Gather diverse information, perspectives, and evidence to support decision-making.
• Share knowledge and lessons learned to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Systems Thinking
• Consider the implications and potential impacts of different options.
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities to support organizational goals.
• Focus on long-term outcomes while aligning decisions with organizational values.
• Identify unintended consequences and interrelationships within complex systems.
• Integrate diverse perspectives to support sustainable and effective solutions.
Agility
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve work processes and practices.
• Anticipate change and adjust priorities and approaches as needed.
• Remain calm, resilient, and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Seek guidance and feedback to navigate change effectively.
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility while working within established guidelines.
Drive for Results
• Plan work effectively by leveraging experience, information, and resources.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering results.
• Build partnerships and collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.
• Monitor progress, address challenges proactively, and maintain momentum.
• Consistently seek opportunities to exceed expectations and improve outcomes.
Build Collaborative Environments
• Leverage the expertise, skills, and knowledge of others to achieve results.
• Demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives and actively learn from colleagues and stakeholders.
• Encourage open communication and constructive dialogue.
• Facilitate respectful conflict resolution and consensus-building.
• Recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the contributions of others.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards 
University graduation in economics, public administration, data analytics, math, statistics, computer science, business or a 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.
The following experience is required: 
• Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources to identify trends, issues, and opportunities. 
• Experience using Python or a comparable programming language to clean, transform, match, validate, and analyse data from multiple sources.[SP1.1]
• Preparing clear findings, recommendations, and reports to support program, policy, operational, or reporting objectives. 
• Experience assessing data quality and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of information used for analysis. 
• Cleaning, validating, matching, and documenting datasets from diverse and sometimes complex data sources. 
• Applying statistical, analytical, and research methodologies to answer business or policy questions. 
• Developing reproducible and well-documented analytical processes and methodologies. 
• Communicating analytical approaches, assumptions, limitations, and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, visualizations, briefing materials, and presentations that effectively communicate complex information. 
• Working independently while managing multiple priorities in a changing and deadline-driven environment.
The following experience is considered as assets:
• Experience in policy analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation in a complex environment. [SP2.1]
• Experience supporting policy development, program design, program evaluation, or performance measurement initiatives. 
• Experience designing and maintaining interactive dashboards and automated reporting solutions. 
• Experience presenting analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and decision-makers. 
• Experience working within a government, public sector, social policy, housing, health, or human services environment. 
• Experience translating complex analytical results into practical, action-oriented recommendations that support strategic and operational decision making.
The following experience will be given preference:
• Experience collecting, acquiring and creating data from multiple sources, including coordinating data submissions from stakeholders, extracting data from administrative databases and open-data sources, using web-scraping techniques, linking datasets, and deriving new variables or indicators. 
• Experience maintaining and improving recurring reporting processes, including cleaning and validating data, documenting methodologies, automating repeatable tasks, meeting production schedules, and producing accurate and defensible analytical products. 
• Experience conducting applied research with direction, including developing research questions, selecting appropriate methods, analysing quantitative or qualitative evidence, and clearly communicating findings.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of work are 08:15 AM to 04:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a full-time temporary position for 1 year from the start date, working 36.25 hours per week.
Location: The opportunity is located at 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 - 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3S7 or Deerfoot Atrium South, 6715 8 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7H7.
A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:
1) How your professional and/or academic background relates to this role, including your direct and transferable expertise and skills.
2) Reasons for interest in this role.
If a security screening is required:
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
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) OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP).
• 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 Nadine Uwimana at Nadine.Uwimana@gov.ab.ca