Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about strengthening public programs through thoughtful design, evidence-informed decisions and practical change support? In this role, you will help teams connect strategy, evidence and action to deliver better outcomes for Albertans.

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Harmonization and Change Management, within the Strategic Performance and Innovation branch, the Program Effectiveness & Change Advisor supports the corporate harmonization, effective design and continuous improvement programs, projects and initiatives across the ministry.

This position provides research, analysis, advisory, facilitation, training, and change management support to strengthen program design, strategic planning, performance measurement, reporting, and evidence-informed decision-making across Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration.

This position plays a key role in helping business areas connect strategic priorities to practical implementation, measurable outcomes, and clear accountability. Grant-related reviews, reporting, and alignment assessments are supported within the broader scope of program and initiative effectiveness.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of design tools such as logic models and performance measurement frameworks.
• Conducting research, analysis, and evaluation activities to support strategic planning, program review, and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Helping business areas clarify objectives, intended outcomes, delivery approaches, risks, assumptions, performance measures, and reporting requirements.
• Developing reports, briefing materials, options analysis, recommendations, presentations, guidance documents, and decision-support products for senior leadership.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to  strengthen program design, strategic alignment, accountability, business processes, and consistent practices across the ministry..
• Supporting change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, readiness assessment, communications, training, implementation planning, and adoption of new tools or processes.
• Supporting grant, funding, and program-related reviews as part of broader efforts to improve program effectiveness, alignment, reporting, and outcomes.
  Monitoring trends,  best practices and improvement opportunities related to program design, performance measurement, change management, and public sector program effectiveness..

The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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.

• Systems Thinking: Sees the broader organizational picture and understands how programs, policies, performance measures, and risk management activities contribute to ministry and government priorities. Anticipates impacts, identifies interdependencies, and integrates diverse information when developing performance frameworks, logic models, and strategic recommendations.
• Creative Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking, analysis, and sound judgment to address complex business and program challenges. Uses data, evidence, and stakeholder perspectives to identify trends, evaluate risks, and develop practical solutions that improve program effectiveness, accountability, and service delivery.
• Agility: Adapts effectively to changing priorities, emerging issues, and evolving business requirements. Remains flexible in a dynamic environment and demonstrates resilience when responding to shifting government priorities, stakeholder expectations, and organizational needs.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Contributes to a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. Encourages knowledge sharing, supports team objectives, and works collaboratively to achieve common goals while fostering trust and accountability.

Qualifications

Requirement:

• A University graduation in a related field; and 4 years of progressive related experience ; or equivalent as described below. 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. 

Proven leadership experience managing and coaching technical or professional staff is required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Supporting program design, strategic alignment, implementation planning, and continuous improvement activities.
• Conducting program review, research, analysis, and strategic planning activities.
• Developing logic models, outcomes frameworks, key performance indicators (KPIs), or business performance metrics.
• Developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks, indicators, and reporting tools.
• Identifying risks, assumptions, gaps, interdependencies, and improvement opportunities that may affect program or initiative success.
• Analyzing complex information and providing practical recommendations to support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Preparing briefing materials, reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leaders and business areas.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement, planning sessions, workshops, or  collaborative discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Supporting change management,  governance or organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Interpreting and applying legislation, policies, procedures, government directives and accountability requirements.

Assets

• Experience in program design, project / program management and / or business analysis.
• Experience developing logic models, performance measurement frameworks key performance indicators (KPIs), or program evaluation methodologies.
• Experience supporting Experience supporting strategic planning, change management, continuous improvement, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Experience working within a public sector environment, particularly with government accountability, reporting, or decision-making processes.
• Experience developing tools, templates, guidance materials, briefing products, or executive-level decision-support materials. Experience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Knowledge of grant management, contract management, or program oversight frameworks.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Temporary (up to 1 year), Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Cover letters are Mandatory. Any applications without cover letters would be screened out. 
• Candidates are required to submit resumes and cover letters 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.
• 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 have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.