Program Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Program Analyst
Job Requisition ID: JR87503
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton AB
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 5, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29/bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/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 Health Facilities Provincial Program Analyst supports key department priorities and frameworks of the various health facility provincial programs within the Capital Project Delivery Division.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Provincial Programs, the Program Analyst will apply strong attention to detail to analyze and track various types of program project related reports and corresponding invoices, ensuring adherence to Program guidelines, agreements, scope, budget and procedures. This position will communicate the results of the data analysis, including trends, and any issues in written and verbal form to the Senior Manager and the Provincial Programs team. This position will assist with the review of all relevant monthly, quarterly and annual reports. This role will also participate in a variety of additional activities when required such as various meetings with stakeholders, process improvement initiatives and health facility inventory updates.

These responsibilities are performed in accordance with legislation, policies, and guidelines and standards applicable to capital projects and infrastructure maintenance, relevant department and Government policies, procedures, and business plans, and broad objectives established by senior management.

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

•    Interpreting, communicating and assessing the Public Health Corporation (Health Shared Services) compliance with relevant Government and department policies, regulations, standards, processes, initiatives, and expectations
•    Gathering required documentation for the Government and department annual budget processes
•    Accessing, interpreting and analyzing multi-year Provincial Programs Progress reports from the Health Sector Corporation (Health Shared Services)
•    Supporting ongoing committee and working groups responsible for addressing program related issues, reviewing prioritization processes by the Health Sector Corporation (Health Shared Services), updating processes and guidelines
•    Assisting with the analysis of project progress and cashflow requirements, expenditures and processing of payments to the Health Sector Corporation (Health Shared Services)
•    Preparing briefings, action request responses and recommendations on issues.

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.

•    Systems Thinking – Considers interrelationships and emerging trends to attain goals: Understand how work contributes to the achievement of department goals and anticipates change in own area based on activities in other areas.

•    Develop Networks – Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders: Is proactive and takes ownership for identifying solutions within their work.

•    Agility – Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change: Able to anticipate, quickly adapt, take advantage of opportunities, and make effective decisions by proactively seeking out new opportunities.

•    Drive for Results – Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives: Take on multiple projects, prioritize work, produce high-quality work and complete tasks by established deadlines.

•    Develop Self and Others – Seeks out learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities: Consistently connects with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders and ensure their needs are represented in decision making.

•    Build Collaborative Environments – Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill: Facilitates conflict resolution directly by initiating open and respectful discussion of issues.

Qualifications

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

Required:

•    University graduation in Business or a related field
•    PLUS Two (2) years of directly related experience

Assets:

•    Experience in capital planning and/or experience with healthcare facilities
•    Minimum of 2 years' experience in the field of project management, health facility maintenance management or process improvement and implementation.

Notes

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Edmonton AB

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

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 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 Kemi Adebola at Kemi.Adebola@gov.ab.ca.