Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about statistical analysis and driving data-driven decision-making? Join Alberta’s Office of Statistics and Information (OSI) as a Statistical Analyst and make a direct impact on the economic and social insights that shape Alberta’s future.

As a Statistical Analyst in Alberta’s Office of Statistics and Information (OSI), you will be at the forefront of analyzing data that informs key decisions across the province. Reporting to the Manager, Statistical Services, you will support the operations of the OSI through advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, and modeling. By leveraging your expertise in software such as SAS, R, STATA, and Python, you will generate reliable and accurate statistical data that supports policy development, planning, and decision-making. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and play a vital role in providing evidence-based analysis to support government programs and initiatives.  

Your primary responsibility will be to conduct comprehensive research and statistical analysis, providing valuable insights for Ministry staff and decision-makers. You will analyze socio-economic data from sources like Statistics Canada and national databases, synthesizing it to inform program policy, design models, and measure the impact of policy changes. You will also work with colleagues across departments to ensure that data is effectively integrated into decision-making processes, and that performance indicators are established for accountability frameworks.  

In addition to analysis, you will develop statistical reports and presentations that inform stakeholders about trends, policies, and program outcomes. You will prepare technical documentation, ensure data quality, and collaborate with other branches to define data quality standards and eliminate redundancies. Through stakeholder consultations, you will offer expert advice on appropriate research methodologies and support the government in building efficient, automated processes for data analysis. This role also involves preparing briefing notes for senior leadership, providing insights that influence policy direction, and assisting stakeholders in maximizing the value of socio-economic data.
 

What the Role Offers
 

This role provides a unique opportunity to be directly involved in shaping Alberta’s policy landscape through robust statistical analysis and research. You will have the chance to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government ministries and contractors, to ensure that statistical information is consistent and timely. You will gain exposure to the latest trends in statistical software, improving the efficiency of data analysis and enhancing your own technical and analytical skill set. As part of a supportive, research-driven team, you will also be contributing to a broader initiative aimed at making Alberta’s public policy more informed, transparent, and effective.
 

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.

Creative Problem Solving: Conducting statistical analysis drives engaging perspective from the clients to ensure the accuracy of the data and the relevance of statistical technique used and as a result credibility of statistics analysis and data products.

Drive for Results: Pursuing accuracy and quality, analyzing data efficiently, focusing on key priorities, collaborating effectively, finding solutions and meeting deadlines are different examples of how this skill/level is essential for the position.

Agility: Adopting to new technologies, applications and software, responding to changing business needs, handling ambiguity, when there is incomplete data or information, and learning quickly are some examples showing how this skill/level helps the economic analyst to continuously improve the quality of work.

Develop Self and Others: Sharing knowledge and expertise within team, while staying updated with the latest economic trends, theories, and data sources. Dedicating time to continuous learning, attending workshops, and staying current with industry publications.

Qualifications

A university degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Econometrics, or a closely related field. A degree in a relevant discipline such as statistics, economics or data science, with at least 3 years of experience in developing statistical models and analysis, will be highly regarded. 

Candidates should have proficiency in data analytics and programming languages, particularly SAS, R, and Python as well as familiarity with Statistics Canada datasets and other national datasets. 
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI and SAS Visual Analytics is preferred.  

Masters degree is a preference. 

Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience working with economic, financial, or statistical models and possess scripting skills for automating processes. Familiarity with data from Statistics Canada and other national databases, along with knowledge of the Alberta economy, is an asset. Experience in analyzing socio-economic trends and creating comprehensive reports for government or business stakeholders will be highly beneficial. Strong project management skills, the ability to handle tight deadlines, and excellent interpersonal communication abilities are crucial for this role.

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

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Currently, the Government of Alberta offers a hybrid work schedule that employees can choose to work from home for two days per week. Employees working from home must be working from an Alberta location. This position will be located in the Queen Elizabeth II (formerly Federal Building) in Edmonton. 

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment prior to the interview. 

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• (Optional: 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 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.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.