Role Responsibilities

Under the direction of one of the members of the Continuing Care Capital Program management team, the Program Analyst is responsible for supporting the planning, development, delivery, evaluation and coordination of continuing care capital grant programs (CCCPs), facilitating the development of new continuing care capacity as well as the renovation and/or replacement of existing continuing care capacity in Alberta. This position will be responsible to help review and/or update program criteria, develop and administer the Request for Grant (RFG) process, liaise with prospective applicants regarding program agreements/amendments/assignments, maintain an electronic tracking system, process grant funds, conduct project analysis and manage project accountabilities. 
 
This position will also be responsible for supporting health facility management functions on behalf of the Ministry including facility registration, tracking and reporting. This position may leverage facility-based information to support facility capital planning activities and decisions as well as collect/incorporate Alberta Health Services’ (or other approved organization’s) bed audit information to respond to internal/external stakeholders who seek facility or bed capacity information for continuing care facilities throughout the province.

The Program Analyst will be accountable for the following key activities:

• Supporting the development and delivery of CCCPs in all phases of the grant life cycle. Reviewing and updating program criteria in consultation with the Manager and other relevant parties. Preparing and implementing RFG processes as well as tracking status of submissions
• Overseeing CCCP databases or other tracking information systems; information technology systems including SharePoint; and electronic organization, information storage and retrieval. Coordinating SharePoint site management to support each RFG process
• Providing design advisory assistance for current and future CCCP initiatives. Researching programs and policies within government legislation, conducting jurisdictional scans, and consulting with stakeholders to ensure that capital grant programs remain consistent with current codes, standards and practices
• Providing support for the administration and registration of continuing care facilities, and any other delivery site types managed by the Branch. Support the Unit with information sourced from authoritative bed audit information
  
  

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Writing briefings, letters, memos or draft emails, other correspondence, and preparing other information in plain language to address a variety of audiences
• Helping to review and/or update CCCP criteria
• Developing and administering the RFG process, as well as liaising with prospective applicants regarding program criteria
• Preparing grant funding agreements/amendments/assignments
• Tracking grant recipient reporting requirements and managing project accountabilities
• Maintaining electronic tracking systems
• Conducting project specific analysis
• Developing high level summaries of projects, overall status of programs, and updates 
  
  

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.

As the Program Analyst, in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:

• Systems Thinking: to identify emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities, provide options for resolution and develop recommendations to prevent or mitigate legal or political risk associated with consultation intiatives.
• Build Collaborative Environments:  Teamwork-oriented to collaborate with ministry staff to plan, implement and assess specific programs to ensure the delivery of an integrated consultation program across the provide.
• Drive for Results: knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks:  proactively develop and maintain effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of diverse interests when supporting the engagement of Indigenous communities and the achievemant of collaborative outcomes.
• Agility: anticipate and adapt by focusing on long-term goals, changing the way we approach situations, using new ideas and solutions to achieve results.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Finance, Economics, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Health) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one year of education for one year of experience or vise versa.  Equivalencies may be considered as follows:

• Related Diploma and 6 years related experience; OR
• Related Certificate and 8 years related experience.
  
  

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Related experience: 

Extensive experience conducting analysis and developing evidence-based recommendations to support the planning and delivery of grant programs and projects, including the ability to translate findings into practical, actionable solutions.  Project management experience and grant management experience as related to specific programs or projects.

Preference will be given to candidates with directly relate experience and those with:

• Demonstrated experience using written communication on a daily basis.
• Experience in debriefing management on the status of projects, issues, or overall progress of program implementation.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with the ability to conduct thorough research using varied methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
   

The following are considered assets: 

• Solid understanding of relevant legislation and policies governing continuing care and health service delivery in Alberta including the Continuing Care Act and the Alberta Building Code.
• Experience in basic accounting, financial process, payment systems, forecasting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of government structure, departmental goals, financial processes (budgeting, forecasting, payments), and strategic priorities.
  
  

Notes

Hours of work:  36.25 weekly, Monday to Friday

Location: 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 – 108 Street, Edmonton; the position may alternatively be located in an assigned office space if the incumbent lives in Calgary.

This competition will be used to fill a full time position. 

Please include a cover letter that clearly outlines your suitability for the role and highlights how your experience aligns with the position's requirements.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. A Criminal Record Check will only need to be provided upon request.  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 must be eligible to work in Canada. 

Links and information on what the GoA has 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.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.