Epidemiologist

Job Information
Job Title: Epidemiologist
Job Requisition ID: 87516
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Edmonton (Calgary may also be considered, subject to office space availability.)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 16, 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.

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans' health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services; health system planning and capital infrastructure planning; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system. 

The Health Analytics Branch provides population health information and analytical expertise to support health system planning, policy development, and decision-making. The branch compiles, analyzes, interprets, and communicates complex health information to help understand population health status, health trends, determinants of health, disease prevalence, health system use, and the health needs of specific populations across Alberta.

Role Responsibilities

Join a dynamic team supporting evidence-informed public health decision-making, where your epidemiology and health analytics expertise will help transform complex population health data into meaningful information that supports better outcomes for Albertans.

Reporting to the Manager of Population Health Assessment, the Epidemiologist provides specialized expertise in epidemiology, health data preparation, statistical analysis, data visualization, and the development of analytical reports and health information products.

As an Epidemiologist, you will provide scientific and analytical expertise to support population health assessment, with particular consideration for vulnerable and special populations, such as seniors and young children, as well as other specific population groups across Alberta. You will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to identify information needs, develop meaningful analytical products, interpret complex data, and provide evidence and advice to support informed decision-making.

In this role, you will:

 

• Provide epidemiological expertise for compiling and analyzing data to report on population health status, determinants, and risk factors. 
• Support project teams to prepare health information/knowledge products to quantify trends and help assess policy options.
• Support branch and corporate initiatives to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Create data visualizations such as reports, dashboards, or maps.
• Provide analytics support to population health stakeholders.
• Provide statistical support and advice to support the development and maintenance of population health surveillance methodologies and systems.

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.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following Alberta Public Service competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: You identify data quality and process issues, determine practical solutions, and use available data and resources to address complex questions.
• Build Collaborative Environments: You work collaboratively with other epidemiologists, data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to coordinate activities, share information, and achieve common outcomes.
• Agility: You adapt to changing priorities, emerging data needs, and evolving technologies while maintaining accurate and timely deliverables.
• Systems Thinking: You understand how data, analytical processes, surveillance activities, and technology are interconnected and consider the broader needs of stakeholders when supporting analytical work.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field, such as Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science, Social Sciences or a related discipline, plus two years of progressively responsible related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an analytics-related field, as described below.

Equivalency

• One year of experience for one year of education OR
• One year of education for one year of experience.

The following experience is required:

• Data analysis related to epidemiology or public health.
• Data analysis using R, SAS, or other statistical analysis programs.
• Verbal or written communication of health data analysis.
• Work using Microsoft Windows using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Coordinating multiple projects, priorities, and deliverables within tight timelines.

A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

The following experience is considered as assets:

• Data analysis using large datasets.
• Work applying knowledge Alberta’s health system and health service delivery organizations.
• Work using administrative health data.
• Data analysis or management with SQL, Snowflake, Git, or Bitbucket.
• Work completing code reviews and reproducible analytical workflows.
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders in health or public health environments.

 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 4:30PM, Monday to Friday.

This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week in downtown Edmonton.

Application Requirements

As part of the application process, you are required to:

• Complete all pre-screen questions.
• A cover letter is required. Please outline why you are interested in the role and how your experience relates to the qualifications. Writing quality of your cover letter and resume will be assessed as part of the screening process. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

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.

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 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 Edmund Mendoza at Edmund.Mendoza@gov.ab.ca.