Data Governance & Analytics Lead

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta's Ministry of Children and Family Services in Edmonton is seeking a Data Governance and Analytics Analyst to lead complex analytics, research, and reporting initiatives that transform data into meaningful insights for executive decision-making, issues management, public reporting, and strategic planning.

Reporting to the Director of Data Management and Governance, you will provide advanced analytical expertise, ensure data quality, develop dashboards and data

Qualifications

• Advanced research and analytical skills including methodologies, statistics, and performance measurement.
• Proficiency in data management, reporting, and visualization tools such as SQL, SSRS, Power BI, SAS Visual Analytics.
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced research, analytics, and performance measurement to support ministry priorities.
• Lead data governance, quality, and analytical infrastructure.
• Lead data extraction, transformation, and integration from multiple sources.
• Develop decision-ready dashboards, reports, and visualizations for leadership and public audiences.
• Provide strategic advice and lead issues management with stakeholders.
• Mentor analysts and strengthen collaboration across the Ministry.

Skills

Advanced research & analytics

Data governance

SQL

Power BI

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree in Business, Public Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science, Analytics, Data

Tools

SQL

SSRS

Power BI

SAS Visual Analytics

Job description

The Government of Alberta's Ministry of Children and Family Services in Edmonton is seeking a Data Governance and Analytics Analyst to lead complex analytics, research, and reporting initiatives that transform data into meaningful insights for executive decision-making, issues management, public reporting, and strategic planning.

Reporting to the Director of Data Management and Governance, you will provide advanced analytical expertise, ensure data quality, develop dashboards and data