Mobile Application Store Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Mobile Application Store Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 88180
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
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 21, 2026
Classification: Systems Analyst 3
Salary: 3,847.03 to 5,095.52 bi-weekly ($100,407 - $132,993/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. 

Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

The Citizen Experience branch within DDD is accountable for supporting ministry programs through the planning, development, delivery and operations of user-centered common platform services. The branch builds and develops common platforms and data services that enable product teams to deliver working software that meets the needs of their users.

Role Responsibilities

The Citizen Experience branch is looking for a Mobile Application Store Analyst. Reporting to the Manager, Technical Standards, the Mobile Application Store Analyst is responsible for overseeing the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) presence in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

This position manages the intake, review, approval, publishing, and maintenance processes for all mobile applications submitted for public release. 

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Apply advanced AI fluency by using generative and agentic tools for drafting, analysis, retrieval, and automation, with sound judgment to assess risk, accuracy, and sensitivity of outputs.
• Apply process‑automation knowledge to support workflow automation, digital forms, and agent‑supported processes, translating technical change into clear, staff‑facing guidance.
• Manage the Government of Alberta presence on the Apple App Store and Google Play, including administrative accounts, submissions, updates, removals, and vendor liaison.
• Develop and maintain mobile app store submission standards, templates, and best‑practice guidance, and advise application owners on platform requirements.
• Review mobile applications and metadata to ensure compliance with GoA standards, accessibility, privacy, security, and platform publishing policies.
• Build, configure, and maintain Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 test environments to support platform testing and real‑world user scenarios.
• Provide leadership, advice, and operational support to teams and branch leadership, contribute to planning and reporting, and act for the Manager as required.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of security, privacy, data management, and responsible information handling in a government context.
• Experience documenting, maintaining, and applying environment setup and configuration standards.
• High digital literacy, including familiarity with agile practices and user‑centered testing approaches.
• Effective and responsible use of approved AI tools to support documentation, analysis, issue triage, and administrative efficiency, with the ability to critically assess outputs for accuracy, accessibility, compliance, and appropriateness.

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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• Familiarity with Apple App Store and Google Play Store publishing processes and requirements.
• Strong understanding of mobile accessibility standards and assistive technologies.
• Experience supporting the launch and ongoing maintenance of public‑facing mobile applications.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Equivalencies:

• A related master’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Assets:

• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles for mobile applications.
• Knowledge of privacy and security practices related to mobile application development and publishing.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing multi‑user, multi‑organization cloud environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Accessibility, Google Play Store / Workspace Administrator, Apple App Store, Microsoft 365 Administrator).

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

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily/36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 
• In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• 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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• 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 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.
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 recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Protection of Privacy Act Collection Notice

The personal information collected through this recruitment is for determining your qualifications for employment in the Alberta Public Service and to manage the Alberta Government talent acquisition program. The personal information will be inputted into an automated system to support the assessment of your suitability for this position. This collection is authorized by section 4(a) and (c) of the Protection of Privacy Act and sections 15 and 18(2) of the Public Service Act. For questions about the collection of personal information, please contact Talent Acquisition, Public Service Commission at JobBoard@gov.ab.ca.

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 Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.