Role Responsibilities

The Major Capital Programs (MCP) Strategic Analyst supports the effective management of K–12 school capital programs by researching, analyzing, and developing recommendations that inform planning, funding, and decision making. The role works closely with internal ministry teams, cross-government partners, and stakeholders to advance ministry goals and ensure alignment with infrastructure and maintenance needs.
Reporting to the Major Capital Programs Manager, the MCP Strategic Analyst collaborates with branches across Education and Childcare, providing analysis, data governance support, and recommendations related to capital planning, program evaluation, and major capital submissions. The analyst leads reviews of school capital project proposals, supports the development of submissions to Treasury Board, and contributes to the evolution of school planning and site readiness processes.

Key Responsibilities

   1.    Support Branch and Sector Leadership

• • Prepare briefings, summaries, business cases, presentations, and responses for senior officials.
  • Conduct environmental scans and analyze emerging issues.
  • Participate in ministry, cross government, and stakeholder committees.
  • Maintain effective internal and external relationships and respond to inquiries.

    2.    Review and Evaluation of Capital Planning Submissions

• • Assess school jurisdiction submissions for completeness, alignment, and compliance with program policies.
  • Validate submissions against government data and support annual planning processes.

    3.    Program Delivery Support

• • Assist managers with capital planning activities and special initiatives.
  • Provide analytical advice and contribute to program development and enhancements.

   4.    Environmental Scans and Analysis

• • Identify best practices, issues, and options related to provincial programs and policies.
  • Develop supporting materials and recommendations for senior decision makers.

   5.    Data Solutions and Data Management

• • Clean, validate, and organize data from school authorities and ministry sources.
  • Produce accurate and timely reports, assess data risks, and support data governance.
  • Provide guidance to staff and ensure consistent use of data and information products.

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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:
  Analyzes complex capital planning information, identifies issues and trends, and provides clear, evidence based recommendations to support timely decisions.
• Build Collaborative Environments:
  Works effectively with school jurisdictions, ministry partners, and cross government teams by sharing information, representing branch perspectives, and supporting cooperative problem solving.
• Agility:
  Adapts quickly to shifting priorities, evolving program needs, and urgent requests while staying organized and maintaining high quality work.
• Systems Thinking:
  Considers how capital planning decisions affect ministry priorities, long term infrastructure needs, and interdependencies across programs and partners.
• Drive for Results:
  Delivers accurate, timely analysis and reporting, manages multiple priorities effectively, and ensures work meets policy, data quality, and compliance expectations.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (4 year) in a related field such as Business, Economics, Engineering, or Technology/Information Management.
Plus, minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in a government setting.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered on a one-for-one basis.

Technical Competencies

• Strong data analysis and data management skills, including reviewing, organizing, and validating complex information.
• Ability to prepare clear briefing notes, reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Understanding of capital planning processes, policy requirements, and program evaluation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working with various data sources.
• Ability to conduct research and environmental scans to identify trends and inform decisions.

Assets

• Knowledge of Alberta government capital planning processes, education facility programs, or infrastructure policies.
• Experience reviewing capital submissions, site readiness requirements, or school planning documents.
• Experience supporting cross ministry initiatives, stakeholder engagement, or committee work.
• Background in research, analysis, communications, or public sector program support.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This competition is for a permanent position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.
  

A cover letter is required with your application and may be used to assess your communication abilities as part of the screening process.
 

In your cover letter, please provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how your qualifications meet the advertised requirements for this position and the behavioral competencies (Agility, Build Collaborative Environments, Develop Networks, Systems Thinking) required for the role.

The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
 

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
 

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 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.
•    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.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.