Project Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Project Analyst
Job Requisition ID: JR85983
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (10-month contract)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 21, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.2 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service.

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development. 

The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans. 
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca.

Role Responsibilities

The Capital Strategy & Partnerships (CSP) branch leads the development of capital strategy, innovative financing solutions and strategic partnerships that support the delivery of public infrastructure across Alberta. The branch assesses opportunities identified by both the Government of Alberta and the private sector to determine whether innovative financing, partnership or delivery approaches can improve project outcomes, optimize the use of public resources and deliver greater value for Albertans.

The Analyst prepares briefing materials, business cases and recommendations for senior leadership and contributes to the continuous improvement of capital strategy, assessment methodologies, governance frameworks and decision-making processes to ensure consistent, transparent and evidence-based outcomes.

The primary responsibilities for the Project Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying, assessing and developing innovative capital strategy, financing and partnership opportunities for infrastructure projects in collaboration with ministries, public agencies and external stakeholders.
• Providing senior decision-makers, including Executive Leadership, Treasury Board and Finance, Cabinet and other governance bodies, with timely analysis, recommendations and briefing materials to support capital investment decisions.
• Developing Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEOIs) and other procurement documentation required to retain external financial and commercial advisors.
• Collaborating with Legal Services, Procurement, project teams and partner ministries to ensure procurement activities comply with Government policies, legislation and contractual requirements.
• Capturing lessons learned and recommend continuous improvements to assessment methodologies, governance processes and business practices.
• Reviewing business cases, funding requests and project submissions to assess financial implications, strategic risks, feasibility and alignment with Government priorities.
• Collecting, integrating and analyzing financial, project and operational information to develop executive dashboards, briefing materials, reports and presentations.
• Preparing briefing notes, Action Requests, presentations, correspondence and other materials for Executive Leadership, Ministers and Cabinet Committees.

The successful candidate will have

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders (e.g., professional services, private and public entities, government officials.
• Highly effectively verbal and written communication skills; ability to consult and negotiate the needs and priorities of multiple stakeholders.
• Business acumen, financial analysis and multi-dimensional analytical ability.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to adjust resources across projects and shift priorities as demands or directions change.
• The ability to exercise judgment when evaluating complex situations with multi-faceted criteria.

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

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

Required

• University graduation in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• PLUS Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience.
  

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets

• An accounting/finance (CPA, CFA etc.) designation or an MBA
• Related experience in a capital planning environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of alternative capital financing options for public capital projects
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply GoA frameworks for contract development and procurement processes, (e.g., RFPs, RFQs, RFEOIs) such as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the Financial Administration Act, the Government Organization Act, and legislative and government decision-making processes.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position 

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role
Written Assessments: Candidates may be required to complete a written assessment to further evaluate their skills, knowledge, and experience related to the role.

 
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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

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 Jenny Luong at Jenny.Luong@gov.ab.ca.