Job Information
Job Title: Business Planning Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 71819
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 23, 2025
Classification: Program Service 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967.87 - $94,068.83/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
The Ministry of Forestry and Parks stewards Alberta’s parks, public lands, and forests to provide environmental, economic, and social benefits for current and future generations. The ministry protects Alberta’s forest resources through effective and efficient wildfire management, sustainable forest management, and maintenance of forest health. The ministry works with Albertans, other governments, Indigenous communities, non-profit and voluntary organizations, and the private sector to grow the visitor economy and maximize the benefits of Alberta Crown lands, including forests, parks, and rangelands. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks.
The Corporate Strategic Services Branch provides strategic leadership, direction, and coordination of a broad range of planning, policy, and administrative services for the department. The Planning and Performance Unit within Corporate Strategic Services Branch aims to inform strategic decision making, planning, and reporting actions of Forestry and Parks and to enhance organizational resilience to business interruptions. Key deliverables provided through this unit include: business and operational planning, annual reporting, performance measurement and evaluation, enterprise risk management, and business continuity. The work of this unit functions within the parameters of applicable government and ministry legislation, regulation, policies, standards, directives, and procedures.
Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Reporting, the Business Planning Analyst plays a critical role in supporting evidence-informed decision-making, strategic planning, and performance reporting for the Ministry of Forestry and Parks. This position contributes to ministry-wide planning and accountability functions, guided by government legislation, policy, and strategic frameworks. The Analyst provides cross-functional leadership in the development and coordination of the ministry’s planning and reporting tools. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, strategic foresight, and the ability to synthesize complex information across ministry and cross-government initiatives to strengthen organizational alignment, enhance public accountability, and drive continuous improvement in planning and reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the planning and performance agenda for Forestry and Parks, including:
Additional responsibilities:
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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.
Minimum Recruitment Standard:
Assets:
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.
This is a full-time permanent position in Edmonton with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.
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.
Candidates are required to complete a written assessment as a prerequisite for proceeding with the interview process.
Application Information:
What the GoA has to offer:
• 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.
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 for a job 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michele Murphy at Michele.Murphy@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.