Job Information
Job Title: Pathways Research and Reporting Senior Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 83085
Ministry: Advanced Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 19, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: 3,148.20 to 4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)
Ministry of Advanced Education
The Ministry of Advanced Education is responsible for an adult learning system that provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality education for Albertans. The Ministry prepares Albertans for lifelong success through education by approving programs of study; funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers; providing financial aid for learners; registering and certifying apprentices; supporting academic research and innovation.
Our programs and services are driven by 3 outcomes: Adult learning opportunities are accessible and affordable for all Albertans; High-quality education, skills development and research make a positive contribution to Alberta’s economy, society, culture and environment; and the adult learning system is accountable and coordinated.
Certain professions and occupations in Alberta are self-governed by professional regulatory organizations, which receive their authority through provincial legislation. Advanced Education is responsible for legislation that governs 22 professional regulatory organizations. These organizations are responsible for developing regulations, standards of practice, codes of ethics and other related bylaws that govern their members and ensure the public interest is protected and public safety is maintained.
For more information on the Ministry of Advanced Education and professional governance, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/advanced-education.aspx and https://www.alberta.ca/professional-governance.
Build learner pathways. Shape system change. Support mobility across Alberta!!
The Ministry of Advanced Education is seeking a Pathways Research and Reporting Senior Analyst to support Alberta’s post‑secondary transfer system and learner pathways. This role plays a key part in advancing learner mobility, recognition of prior learning, and access to education and career pathways across the province and beyond.
Working within the Learner Pathways / Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) Secretariat, this position leads transfer system and learner pathways policy and communication, Articulation and Affiliated Committee stakeholder networks, contracts and grants, and system research and data initiatives and reporting to support the transfer system, learners and institutions, and government priorities.
As a senior analyst, you will:
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position
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.
Systems Thinking – You take a long-term view towards organization objectives, anticipate outcomes, and collaborate with others to achieve transfer system and learner pathways projects, research and communication, issues management, and success.
Creative Problem Solving – You engage stakeholders and resources and explore data, perspectives, and innovative approaches to address barriers and apply strategic thinking to learner mobility and information access.
Develop Networks – You build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (institutions, councils, student groups, and other jurisdictions) to support system coordination.
Drive for Results – You work to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives, building plans and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders to manage conflicting issues, build consensus, and complete projects and reporting.
University graduation (minimum four‑year degree) in Public Administration, Education, or a related field, plus 4 years of related experience.
Education equivalencies will be considered as per below:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Directly related post-secondary institution and transfer system and learner pathways and mobility experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following 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 one Permanent full-time position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The position is based out of Edmonton.
Candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs
Cover letters are mandatory. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be screened.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing attention to detail skills.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, and references, and may need to provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
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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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopovich at Annie.Ostopovich@gov.ab.ca.
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