Job Information
Job Title: Data Infrastructure Lead
Job Requisition ID: 80493
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: March 18, 2026
Classification: Systems Analyst 3
Salary: $3,756.86 - $4,976.09 Biweekly ($98,054 -$129,875/year)
Ministry of Advanced Education
Advanced Education’s Data Management and Governance (DMG) unit aims to improve the ministry’s data maturity, as follows:
For more information on the Ministry of Advanced Education, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/advanced-education.aspx.
Make an Impact with Data
If you are passionate about building robust data systems and enjoy collaborating with a small, dynamic team, this role is for you! As Data Infrastructure Lead, you will design and optimize enterprise-wide data infrastructure that powers digital services and business intelligence across the department.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager – Data Operations, you will:
This role combines technical expertise with leadership and communication skills to advance Advanced Education’s data management maturity.
Key Responsibilities
Data Infrastructure Development
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Planning & Standards
What We are Looking For
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: Understands and acts with an awareness of the ministry’s culture, business, and environment; the government’s direction and political climate; and stakeholder issues across Alberta’s economic, innovation, and learning systems. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and sound judgment to manage high-profile functions involving sensitive information.
Develop Networks: Developing collaborative environments by focusing on authentic relationships that leverage expertise, ingenuity, and effort from staff and colleagues across the Ministry, Government, and post-secondary system.
Creative Problem Solving: identifies and brings together the right people to solve complex problems and find solutions; seeks out alternative ways to improve complex systems or processes to better achieve desired outcomes.
Drive for Results: Plans for and delivers results, from concrete deliverables to process improvements, managing resources effectively, and ensuring attention to detail.
Build Collaborative Environments: Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Applicants must have a University graduation (in computer science or a related discipline plus four years related experience; or equivalent as below:
Equivalency:
A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution and six years related experience; or a related one year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and seven years related experience
These skills and experience are essential:
The following practical experience is desirable:
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 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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
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. 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 Annie Ostopowich at Annie.Ostopowich@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.