Sr. Strategic Program Analyst

Job Information Job Title: Sr. Strategic Program Analyst Job Requisition ID: 80727 Ministry: Education and Childcare Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (12 months) Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: June 8, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 -107,710 year) Alberta Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. What we have heard from Albertans will help us as we move forward in developing our future direction—to ensure students can meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities of the 21st century.

Within the Education Supports Sector, the Student Records Branch provides supports for programs and services that impact the education of students. This includes leadership and support to school authorities to address chronic absenteeism, supports for students from low incidence populations (blindness or visual impairment, deafness or hard of hearing, deaf blindness and complex communication needs), and in administrative or dispute resolution requirements with school authorities. Role Responsibilities The Senior Strategic Program Analyst is a key to the unit’s project management and planning functions and must be able to determine if policy and practices align with government direction while considering feedback from stakeholders to determine where operational changes are required.

Must be able to develop plans and anticipate contingencies and the implications. Lead operational planning for SRO and all tracking and reporting functions. Reviews program frameworks, including identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and increasing the value these programs add to the department.

Uses strong project management skills to plan the process, solicit input from leadership on the branch and sector requirements, engage with and advise the business areas, and work collaboratively with the department to develop plans and confirm priorities. Create project charters, lead projects, and provide all project management elements for SRO and the sector as required. Provide leadership and guidance on privacy inquiries.

Coordinates and drafts responses to requests for information including Action Request documents such as briefing notes, letters, and emails as well as additional ad hoc requests from department and government colleagues as well as stakeholders. Competencies Systems Thinking - The position must be able to determine if policy and practices align with government direction while considering feedback from stakeholders to determine where operational changes are required. Must be able to develop plans and anticipate contingencies and the implications.

Build Collaborative Environment - The incumbent must be able to connect with individuals across the ministry and across the team to demonstrate the value of working on projects. Drive for Results - The individual in this role must have the skills and knowledge to lead a team in assessing and creating projects and plans. The individual must identify issues and actively work to resolve them within a complex and highly regulated environment.

Creative Problem Solving - This position requires creative problem-solving skills to work with stakeholders on complex matters, often involving legislation, regulations and the application of policies. Qualifications University graduation in a related field like Business, Arts, Project Management plus four years of progressive experience including is required; or equivalent as described below. Equivalency: Directly related education or experience is considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience or one year of experience for one year of education.

Assets Experience with project management and operational/strategic planning. Project Management Professional Certificate. Experience with application systems, problem management, change management and production control practices, process, and procedures.

Ability to handle pressure and work on multiple projects with demanding timelines. Teaching experience and Database/IT experience. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

There is one temporary (12 months) full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This position is based in Edmonton. #J-18808-Ljbffr