Director, Analytics and Director, Forecasting

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government authority in Edmonton is seeking a Director for Analytics and Forecasting to lead business intelligence strategies. The role involves managing large teams, overseeing substantial budgets, and ensuring compliance with privacy legislation. Applicants should have a university degree and at least six years of related experience in analytics or project management. This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $130,991 to $166,340 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of related experience in analytics or management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of privacy legislation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of managers and professionals managing an operating budget over $1M.
• Oversee analytics outputs informing policy and funding decisions.
• Ensure compliance and privacy in data management.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Budget management

Project management

Education

University graduation in a related field

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Database structures

Job description

Director, Analytics and Director, Forecasting

Job Information

Job Title: Director, Analytics and Director, Forecasting

Job Requisition ID: 78295

Ministry: Assisted Living and Social 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: January 4, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,018.84 to $6,373.20 bi-weekly ($130,991 - $166,340/year)

Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. For more information on the ALSS Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services

Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Data, Analytics and Business Services Division within the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) is seeking two leaders to serve as Director, Analytics and Director, Forecasting. The two positions will lead the Division’s analytics and business intelligence strategies, projects, and practices, ensuring that evidence-informed insights drive policy, funding, and service delivery decisions across Alberta.

Director, Analytics – Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Direct a team of 3 managers and 8-10 professionals, managing an operating budget of over $1M.
  • Champion a cultural shift toward evidence-informed decision-making across ALSS.
• Privacy & Compliance
  • Serve as the delegated HIA Privacy Officer, overseeing compliance, audits, training, and reporting.
  • Authorize data-sharing/linkage agreements and ensure statutory compliance.
• Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • Oversee provincial-scale analytics outputs that inform policy, funding, and accountability for Assisted Living programs.
  • Direct development of advanced statistical and economic models to forecast demand and simulate program impacts.
• Data Infrastructure & Innovation
  • Lead the development and maintenance of the ministry’s data warehouse and web-based information portal.
  • Ensure delivery of dashboards, reports, and information products that drive operational and strategic decisions.
• Governance & Advisory
  • Provide expertise and strategic advice to the Executive Team, governance committees, and steering committees.
  • Prepare official forecasts aligned with Treasury Board schedules and release performance measures for Assisted Living programs.

Director, Forecasting – Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight
  • Direct the work of 2 managers and 10 professionals, managing an operating budget exceeding $1M.
  • Oversee department-wide analytics and business intelligence projects aligned with ministry and government-wide strategies.
• Forecasting & Accountability
  • Approve and issue all official ALSS forecasts, performance indicators, and scenario releases.
  • Ensure integrity, privacy, and compliance with ATIA, FOIP, and HIA legislation.
• Strategic Development
  • Lead consultations to assess current state, define future state, and develop strategies for evidence-informed decision-making.
  • Champion a cultural shift toward analytics-driven policy and operations.
• Advanced Analytics
  • Direct the development of statistical, economic, and forecasting models to predict demand and simulate program impacts.
  • Oversee cross-ministry data integration initiatives to evaluate client outcomes and service transitions.
• Data Infrastructure & Innovation
  • Lead the development and maintenance of the ministry’s data warehouse and information portal.
  • Ensure delivery of dashboards, reports, and information products that inform operational and strategic decisions.
• Capacity Building
  • Deliver training and ongoing support to build ministry capacity in analytics.
  • Lead communications and change management initiatives to foster adoption of business intelligence tools.

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 .

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• University graduation in a related field, supplemented by six (6) years related experience.
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of database structures, data warehouse architecture, and business intelligence tools including OLAP and data visualization software.
• Proven experience leading managers and professional staff on cross-functional teams.
• Experience guiding large-scale BI projects using project management principles.
• Experience developing analytics strategies, presenting plans, and advising Executive leadership.
• Demonstrated knowledge of privacy legislation (ATIA, FOIP, HIA) to ensure secure, compliant data use in reporting and analytics.

Assets

• Graduate degree in social sciences involving quantitative research methods.

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

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

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.

A cover letter demonstrating how your experience relates to the role is required. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written assignment.

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.

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 .
• 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.
• 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 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at [e-mail] .

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries Government Administration

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