Job Information
Job Title: Data Quality Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 74082
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 12, 2025
Classification: Administrative Support 5
Salary: $1,913.27 to $2,342.49 bi-weekly ($49,936 - $61,139/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services; health system planning and capital infrastructure planning; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system.
The Department of Primary and Preventative Health Services establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment; and providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system.
For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.
The Communicable Disease Control Branch plays a vital role in protecting the health of Albertans by providing leadership and direction for disease control, immunization, and public health surveillance. As part of this mission, the Public Health Information Systems unit ensures that data systems are accurate, reliable, and support the delivery of safe and effective public health programs. Within this dynamic environment, we are seeking a dedicated Data Quality Coordinator to join the Public Health Information Systems (PHIS) unit.
Are you passionate about data accuracy, public health, and making a real impact on community wellness? We are seeking a Data Quality Coordinator to lead data quality assurance and monitoring initiatives for our immunization information systems. In this role, you will ensure that health records are accurate, complete, and timely providing a strong foundation for public health decision-making.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Data Quality Coordinator to join our team. In this key role, you will help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of Alberta’s immunization records critical to the success of our immunization program and public trust. This is a dynamic and high-responsibility position suited for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders and systems.
The job responsibilities include:
Data Quality Assurance and Monitoring
• Lead complex audits and in-depth reviews of immunization records.
• Design and implement data validation and correction protocols.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies with providers, vendors, and partners.
• Develop and deliver routine reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Identify and analyze systemic data quality issues and recommend solutions.
• Act as the primary contact for escalated data inquiries and discrepancies.
Information Management
• Ensure data privacy and compliance with health information policies and regulations.
• Maintain thorough documentation, metadata, and audit trails to support data governance.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend strategies to address data integrity issues.
• Analyze and troubleshoot operational inefficiencies in immunization information systems.
Communication and Collaboration
• Work cross-functionally with analysts, managers, and healthcare professionals.
• Provide expert advice and training to immunizers, data entry teams, and stakeholders.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external partners including Alberta Health Services, First Nations health providers, and pharmacies.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure data quality supports effective public health reporting and evaluation.
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: Understand and anticipate the broader impact of your role across the organization. Identify how your work contributes to larger goals and the value we bring to clients and stakeholders. Ask insightful questions to align efforts with strategic objectives.
• Drive for Results: Bring a results-oriented mindset to every project. Use past experience to plan and execute effectively. Partner across teams, hold yourself and others accountable, and always aim to exceed expectations.
• Creative Problem Solving: Approach challenges with curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset. Explore new ways to improve results, share what works, and use diverse perspectives and data to make informed decisions.
• Agility: Thrive in change by proactively seeking improvements and adjusting quickly. Maintain composure in high-pressure situations and seek input to adapt thoughtfully. Use creativity to navigate change within established guidelines.
Minimum Recruitment Standards
High school diploma and three years of related experience.
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.
The following experience is required:
• The Data Quality Coordinator role demands strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a sound understanding of immunization submission processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify data quality issues and develop effective solutions.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, etc.) to assist with reporting, performance monitoring and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent time and project management skills, capable of independently managing work and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities, and urgent demands, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards for quality and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data issues to various audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across teams and organizations.
• Proven ability to work well in a team, contributing to branch, division, and departmental goals with a strong understanding of core public health functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and comfortable using web tools, email, and basic database software such as Microsoft Access, etc.
The following experience is considered as assets:
• Experience with computer science, information systems, health, and pharmacy techs.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity in identifying improvements to data processes and workflows.
The following experience will be given preference:
• Capable of translating business needs and action plans into practical work plans that contribute to broader objectives.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and a high degree of independent decision-making.
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.
Hours of work are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week.
If a security screening is required:
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• 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.
A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.
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. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
Links and information on what the GoA have 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
• 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
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 Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.ca.
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.