Operational Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Operational Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 86393
Ministry: Energy and Minerals
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: August 21, 2026
Classification: Administrative Support 6 (016ASA)
Salary: ​$2,265.79 to $2,866.95 bi-weekly ($59,137- $74,827/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 Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems.​

For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/energy-and-minerals.
The Energy Operations division is responsible for leasing and maintaining Alberta’s Crown mineral rights and for calculating, assessing, collecting, and reconciling royalty revenues from natural gas, natural gas liquids, helium, conventional oil, oil sands, coal, and metallic and industrial minerals on behalf of Albertans. In addition, the division looks after Petrinex, which is a key volumetric reporting system for industry and western Canada.
The Royalty Operations branch is responsible for accurate and timely calculation, assessment, collection and reconciliation of natural gas and conventional oil royalty. The branch is one of the primary drivers of revenue within the department, fostering relationships with the natural gas and oil industry, providing exceptional client service to ensure compliance with legislation and business rules. 

Role Responsibilities

Alberta Energy and Minerals has an available opportunity for an experienced individual looking to work within the world of Royalty Operations.
Due to the changing nature of industry business, Royalty Operation’s work environment promotes teamwork and flexibility. You will be responsible for providing excellent front line client services to stakeholders in accordance with Royalty Operation’s operational processes and regulations. Your success will derive from your understanding of the clients’ needs and your ability to build and maintain positive relationships by using effective communication. A demonstrated ability to collaborate with other team members, manage multiple priorities, analyze data and make recommendations is essential to your success. Above all you must be comfortable in a continuously changing environment. 
Royalty Operations is looking for a detail oriented and motivated individual to fill the role of Operational Analyst. With your keen eye for details; your outstanding interpersonal skills; and your ability to analyze information and problem solve; you will be a valuable part of a team that contributes to the accurate assessment, levy and collection of royalties for production in Alberta.

Operational Analyst (Gas Royalty Operations unit)

The Gas Royalty Operations unit is looking for an Operational Analyst (Royalty Administration) responsible for:

• Providing quality client services to stakeholders and advising on interpretation of the Alberta Natural Gas Royalty Guidelines (Guidelines), policies, the Natural Gas Royalty Regulations (NGRR), and the Mines and Minerals Act (MMA). 
• Answering complex issues or questions raised by internal or external stakeholders affecting Crown royalty collections, calculation, and assessment to ensure overdue royalty amounts are accurate and in compliance.
• Utilizing various internal and external applications to research, retrieve, interpret, and analyze data related to all aspects of natural gas royalty calculation.
• Using organization, multitasking and prioritizing skills to meet multiple deadlines.
• Working as an individual and within a team to ensure operational and business requirements are met.
• Researching, investigating, analyzing, and proposing recommendations on emerging issues and projects.

• Assisting the Team Lead in organizing team business activities to ensure that goals and objectives are achieved in an efficient and innovative manner.
• Assisting the Team Lead in ensuring business and system processes comply with internal controls, to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of operations, to achieve Branch and Department goals.

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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Critical Competencies:

• Systems Thinking - This position understands how their role may impact other business areas. Actions taken by this position need to be communicated to affected areas.
• Creative Problem Solving - Understands their roles and responsibilities; has knowledge of other team members roles and is able to work collaboratively in order to achieve the desired outcome. Is able to think outside the box when looking for efficiencies and/or resolving issues.
• Drive for Results - Is able to work efficiently independently as well as in a team. Is able to self monitor workload and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Asks for assistance when needed and also provides assistance to other team members if required.
• Agility - Is open to change and shows flexibility to new processes and system updates. Works collaboratively with team members to help with process changes and adjusting task priorities.
• Building Collaborative Environments - Is understanding how their role may impact other business areas. Actions taken by this position need to be communicated to affected areas.

Qualifications

High school diploma and four years of related experience

Equivalency

Directly related experience or education considered based on:

• one year of experience for one year of education or

• one year of education for one year of experience.

The following are considered as assets:

• An accounting diploma or Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accountants (CAPPA) certificate

• Experience working with oil and gas business and industry processes, relating to the reporting of oil and gas royalties.
• Experience with financial research and analysis
• Experience in enforcement of policies, including legislation and guidelines

• Client service experience

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

Notes

Hours of Work: 
36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday. 

 

Term of Employment: 
This is one full-time permanent position. 
 

Location

Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton. 

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an academic credentials verification.

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 for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures 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.
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 Tomasz Gruszka at Tomasz.Gruszka@gov.ab.ca.