Engagement Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Engagement Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 88469
Ministry: Advanced Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary
Scope: Open
Closing Date: Nov 4 , 2026 
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613.68 - $100,492.57/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.

Ministry of Advanced Education:

The Ministry of Advanced Education in Alberta is responsible for overseeing the post-secondary education system. It plays a vital role in supporting universities, colleges, polytechnic institutions, and apprenticeship programs across the province.
In addition, the Ministry works to align education with the needs of Alberta’s economy by promoting skills development, research, and innovation. It collaborates with educational institutions, industry partners, and communities to prepare students for successful careers and to contribute to the province’s economic and social growth.
Overall, the Ministry of Advanced Education plays a critical role in shaping Alberta’s future by strengthening its workforce and supporting lifelong learning opportunities for all residents.
To learn more about the Ministry of Advanced Education in Alberta and what it has to offer, follow this link: Advanced Education.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strong communicator and strategic thinker with experience in stakeholder engagement, research and analysis? Are you interested in working collaboratively with ministry partners and Alberta’s post-secondary sector?
The Engagement Analyst provides research, analysis, coordination and project support for stakeholder engagement initiatives across the ministry. Reporting to the Manager, the position supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of engagement initiatives and contributes to effective relationships with Alberta's publicly funded post-secondary institutions and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment where priorities and timelines may shift quickly. The position requires sound judgment, political sensitivity and the ability to balance multiple assignments while producing high-quality work within tight timelines.

In this role, you will

• Support the planning, design and delivery of stakeholder engagement initiatives, consultations and events.
• Conduct research and analysis on trends, emerging issues and priorities affecting Alberta's post-secondary system.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations, correspondence, key messages and other materials for senior leadership, including executive and ministerial meetings.
• Analyze stakeholder feedback and engagement results and develop summaries, recommendations and supporting materials.
• Support engagement with post-secondary institutions by developing stakeholder analyses, meeting materials, surveys, evaluation tools and pre- and post-engagement resources.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with ministry colleagues, other government departments, post-secondary institutions and stakeholder organizations.
• Support environmental scanning and stakeholder intelligence activities to identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities.
• Participate on ministry and cross-ministry committees and working groups, as required.
• Provide project coordination and logistical support for engagement initiatives, meetings and events.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

Qualifications

• University graduation in 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.

 Related experience may include:

• Stakeholder engagement, consultation or facilitation.
• Research and analysis, including qualitative and/or quantitative research.
• Preparing briefing materials, reports, recommendations or correspondence.
• Project planning, coordination or implementation.
• Building relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting policy, program or strategic initiatives.

Assets.

• Knowledge or experience related to Alberta's post-secondary or adult learning system.
• Experience developing materials for senior executives or decision-makers.
• Experience planning or supporting stakeholder engagement sessions, consultations or events.
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement methodologies, practices and tools.
• Experience conducting environmental scans and analyzing emerging issues.
• International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Practitioner certification.

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

Notes

This is a full-time temporary salaried position until March 31, 2027, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The successful candidate may be required to work from an office location in Edmonton in accordance with applicable Government of Alberta workplace policies.
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 to prospective employees.

• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.