Role Responsibilities

Are you excited about shaping the future of healthcare through data-driven innovation? Are you a motivated and collaborative data professional who possess a blend of technical, analytical, and soft skills? If this sounds like you, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Manager of Data Governance, the Data Governance Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation of a Data Governance program and the Health Analytics Roadmap where data will be utilized for the benefit of all Albertans through a coordinated and systematic approach to managing and governing data.

A critical responsibility of the Data Governance Analyst is to coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders to understand the data access landscape and develop governance and policy instruments that will enhance the ability for data access with internal and external stakeholders. This position is skilled in anticipating, identifying, and responding to diverse and complex data access needs and issues across the healthcare ecosystem, while also aligning with other areas of the branch, and the Department of Primary and Preventative Health Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and guidelines to establish effective data governance with processes to support data integration and access across the healthcare ecosystem.
• Prepare written documentation relating to data governance and policy instruments, provide strategic recommendations, summarizing complex information for a range of stakeholders.
• Establish effective working relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders, actively engaging in data discussions and cross-departmental issues to support data governance solutions.
• Facilitate and collaborate with other health ecosystem stakeholders in a federated governance model for effective data use and consistent data sharing. Work with data quality management and data stewardship function to implement policy instruments, data governance standards and monitor compliance in the adoption of created standards and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts while identifying data risks and define process areas for review. Develop, analyze and maintain metrics for measuring adherence and improvement of data governance policies.
• Provide ongoing training on data governance best practices and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to promote data literacy.

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.
 

• Agility: Anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively in a changing environment.
• Systems Thinking: Considers the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach and considers emerging trends when contributing ideas to the development of broader priorities, strategies, and approaches.
• Creative Problem Solving: Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex challenges, apply critical thinking, and develop innovative, data-driven solutions while collaborating effectively across teams to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Develop Networks: Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity, respect for others, and taking an interest in their work-related issues and activities.
• Drive for Result: Ensures delivery of high-quality data and estimates.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University degree in a related field (i.e., Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Science, Public Administration) supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible 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.

Required Experience: 

• 2+ years of experience in data governance or data management.
• Working knowledge of data governance standards and best practices.
• Experience working on policy instruments and governance standards with ability to organize information and write for a range of levels of government and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and to facilitate teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Experience providing advice with the ability to define a problem, develop solutions, and analyze options and solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite of applications.
  
  

Assets:

• Working knowledge of Data Management Functions: Metadata Management, Data Quality, MDM, Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence.
• Experience in data privacy, data security, regulations, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of data management principles and tools with experience managing data governance frameworks, data quality initiatives, and metadata management in a federated data governance model.
• Innovation mindset to navigate through new challenges with high degree of initiative to solve problems.
• Strong business acumen and adept at managing multiple, concurrent deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate & influence stakeholders at varying levels within the organization.
• Self-motivated and analytical with strong organization and time management skills.
  
  

A cover letter is required. In your cover letter, please provide information that clearly demonstrates how your qualifications relate to the requirements for this position.

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.

Notes

This competition will be used to staff one (1) full time permanent position. 

Hours of Work
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday.

Location
This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).

Other information: The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

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.
• 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.