Job Information
Job Title: Systems Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 77676
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 17, 2025
Classification: System Analyst 2
Salary: $3,115.21 to $ 4, 277.30 bi-weekly ($81,306 - $111,637/year)
Ministry of Education and Childcare
Alberta Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. Share your talent, your leadership and your success as you shape the future of education in Alberta.
Analytics Unit
The analytics unit is responsible for providing psychometric advice regarding the design, development, and enhancement of testing, marking, scoring, and results reporting for all provincial assessments (PATs, diploma exams, CAEC assessments and literacy/numeracy screeners) multiple times each school year. There are numerous deadlines associated with the scoring and reporting of provincial assessments and screeners. It is crucial that student results are reported accurately, and the data is also used as part of the Assurance Framework. In addition to providing psychometric oversight and IT support for current provincial assessments and the new CAEC assessments, the unit’s advice is also required for the Digital Assessment Platform (DAP).
For more information on the Ministry of Education and Childcare, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education-and-childcare.
As part of the analytics unit, the Systems Analyst reports to the Senior Manager, Scoring and Reporting. Provincial Assessment sector delivers and administers early years literacy and numeracy screeners, provincial achievement tests (PATs), diploma exams, and Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) assessments.
The Systems Analyst provides technical leadership in the delivery of information technology applications development and maintenance services within the sector and Alberta Education and Childcare. The position serves as a technical and analytic resource in addition to providing a comprehensive range of information technology applications support activities.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following activities within the Analytics unit:
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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.
University graduation in computer science or a related discipline plus two years directly related experience or equivalent as described.
Equivalency:
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 posting is for one permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Work location is in 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 - 108 St NW, Edmonton.
A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
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.
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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 Rashi Vaktania at Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca.
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