Senior Data and Systems Specialist

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Data and Systems Specialist 
Job Requisition ID: 86994
Ministry: Education and Childcare 
Location: Edmonton 
Full or Part-Time: Full Time 
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (1 year)
Scope: Open Competition 
Closing Date: September 17, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4 
Salary: $3,148.20-$4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168- $107,710 /year)
The Finance, Governance and Capital Policy Branch within the Financial and Capital Planning Services Division of the Ministry of Education and Childcare provides strategic leadership in financial oversight, capital planning, and policy development. The branch supports effective stewardship of public resources by establishing governance frameworks, guiding capital investments, and ensuring compliance with provincial priorities. Through collaboration with stakeholders, it enables informed decision-making and promotes accountability, transparency, and sustainability across the education and childcare system in Alberta.
For More information, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/education-and-childcare

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Analytics and Integration, the Senior Data and Systems Specialist leads complex data analytics, modelling, and policy-support initiatives that inform capital planning decisions across the education system. This role provides technical leadership in data management, statistical analysis, and the development of tools and frameworks to support strategic investment in Alberta’s school infrastructure.

This Specialist role actions the responsibilities listed below

• Lead qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform school capital policy and planning decisions. 
• Develop and maintain statistical, financial, and demographic models to support capital prioritization. 
• Design and implement evaluation and prioritization frameworks for data-driven decision-making. 
• Lead cross-ministry data initiatives and coordinate stakeholder data integration efforts. 
• Develop and oversee data management, governance, and data assurance processes. 
• Design and implement data warehousing, reporting tools, and dashboards to support business needs. 
• Provide expert advice and briefing materials to senior leadership and executive decision-makers. 
• Lead development of enrolment projections and methodologies to support capital planning. 
• Conduct environmental scans and analyze trends to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging issues. 
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with ministries, school jurisdictions, and stakeholders. 
• Support program delivery by providing analytical, technical, and strategic advice aligned with ministry priorities.
Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Science, or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Required: 
• Experience in data analysis, statistical modelling, and research within a policy or program environment. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. 
• Experience with programming or data tools such as Python, SQL, R, or similar. 
• Experience working with data tools such as Microsoft Excel and/or similar platforms. 
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and provide advice to senior leadership.
Assets: 
• Knowledge of Government of Alberta capital planning processes, education infrastructure, or related policies. 
• Experience with data warehousing, data governance, and reporting solutions. 
• Experience conducting environmental scans and policy analysis. 
• Experience working in cross-ministry or multi-stakeholder environments. 
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

There is one (1) temporary position available and they are located in Edmonton. These positions work 36.25 hours per week, 8:15am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Applicants are advised 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.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• 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 visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca