Corporate Planning and Reporting Analyst

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Edmonton

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Job summary

Alberta Public Service, Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women in Edmonton, seeks a Corporate Planning and Reporting Analyst to drive planning, reporting and enterprise risk management. You will coordinate, edit and publish ministry plans and reports, while supporting executive performance reporting and governance processes.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, strong communication, and cross‑team collaboration to ensure timely, compliant outputs.

Qualifications

University degree plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of government business planning and reporting cycles is preferred.
Strong understanding of project management techniques and reporting processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to influence across the ministry.

Responsibilities

Drive organizational excellence through corporate planning, performance measurement, and data-informed decision-making.
Provide project management, technical and analytical support, and guidance to ministry staff.
Coordinate, consult, and quality-control to support planning, reporting and risk management.
Deliver ministry business plans, annual reports, risk reports, executive agreements, briefings and binders.
Solicit input from across the ministry and edit content for publication in line with public accountability requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Project planning & management

Time management

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Problem solving & decision making

Interpersonal communication

Education

University degree in Political Science / Public Administration / Business / Project Management / Policy Analysis / Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Co-Pilot / Gemini AI tools

Job description

Job Information
Job Title:Corporate Planning and Reporting Analyst
Job Requisition ID:84920
Ministry:Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $ 2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $ 100,492 /year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.
The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Womenworks to improve Albertans’ quality of life through support of cultural development, historical preservation and increased gender equality.
Within Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), the Business and Operational Planning area supports ministry decision-making through the provision of planning, reporting, business continuity and enterprise risk management (ERM) services, and others.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic thinker with strong analytical and reporting skills? Join our team and help drive organizational excellence through corporate planning, performance measurement, and data-informed decision-making.

Under the supervision of the Manager, the Corporate Planning and Reporting Analyst provides project management expertise, technical and analytical support, and advice and recommendations to ministry staff to facilitate the timely and efficient production and implementation of business planning and reporting processes to meet legislated requirements.

The Corporate Planning & Reporting Analyst will provide coordination, consultation, quality control, and project management to support the ministry’s strategic, business, and operational planning, reporting, executive performance agreements, and enterprise risk management. Deliverables include ministry business and operational plans, ministry annual report, risk reports, executive performance agreements, briefings and binders. The Corporate Planning & Reporting Analyst solicits and coordinates input from throughout the ministry and edits it to make sure it is ready for internal and external publication. This work is required to meet the government's public accountability requirements under the Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act, with guidance and direction from Treasury Board and Finance, Executive Council and the Office of the Auditor General.

To be effective in this role, the incumbent will need to be a strong communicator (verbally and in writing) and able to build relationships throughout the ministry to influence and support outcomes. Political acumen, agility, and the ability to approach politically sensitive matters in a confidential, proactive, and positive manner are necessary. A working knowledge of the software tools used to carry out job responsibilities (primarily Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, AI Tools (Co-Pilot, Gemini Etc.) and Adobe Acrobat), project management skills, and the ability to consistently meet hard deadlines are essential.

Responsibilities include:

Business Planning
Ministry Strategic Planning
Operational Planning and Reporting
Ministry Annual Reporting
Executive Performance Reporting
Assisting the Committee of Supply and Public Accounts process
Enterprise Risk Management process
Internal Engagement

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 - The role requires a holistic long-term view of the issues the ministry faces.
Agility - To be successful, the individual must be resourceful in marshaling the resources needed (e.g., information from TBF), adapting to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., urgent requests from the Minister's Office), researching and proposing alternate solutions (e.g., proposing changes for the operational planning processes), providing guidance and training to other employees (e.g., related to SharePoint use), and displaying a positive attitude toward the work and teammates.
Drive for Results - As a member of a results-driven team, the individual must demonstrate the motivation and accountability to manage and complete projects (such as ministry-level operational reports and business plans), with a focus on continuous improvement.
Develop Networks - Initiates, develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with coworkers, other program areas (through formal committees and informal engagements), and partnering ministries.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

University graduation in a related field plus 2 years 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.

Preference will be given to candidates with university graduation in Political Science, Public Administration, Business, Project Management, Policy Analysis, and Communications.

In addition to the required qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following assets:

Knowledge:

In-depth understanding of the Government of Alberta's business planning and reporting cycle and processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of the ministry's business plan, strategic priorities, mandates, programs and other business area functions.
Awareness of branch, divisional, ministry and government objectives and priorities in decision-making.
Awareness of government strategic directions and priorities as they relate to the ministry mandate and initiatives.
Knowledge of relevant government legislation and regulations (e.g., Alberta's Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act, Alberta Foundation for the Arts Act, Financial Administration Act, and Legislative Assembly Act).
Understanding of the client and stakeholder communities impacted by the ministry mandate and operations, including relevant organizations, committees, advisory groups and representatives.
Strong understanding of executive level decision-makers' information needs.
Knowledge of the political environment within which the ministry operates and the decision-making processes of the ministry Executive Team, Executive Council, Legislative Assembly and Treasury Board and Finance.
Understanding of and experience with project management techniques.

Skills:

Analytical and critical thinking skills.
Well-developed project planning and management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate and execute concurrent complex projects.
Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams, as well as Adobe Acrobat and AI tools such as Co-Pilot and Gemini.
Advanced time management and organizational skills to function under pressure on several projects simultaneously and meet firm deadlines.
Ability to build collaborative networks and working relationships with staff across the ministry.
Ability to facilitate problem solving and decision-making with diverse groups and employ consulting/consensus building techniques.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including:
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Consultation, engagement and meeting facilitation skills
- Diplomacy and professionalism