Manager, Compensation, Research and Analytics

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Public Service in Edmonton is seeking a Manager, Compensation Research and Analytics to lead a team of experts in collecting and analyzing compensation data to support bargaining directives and decision making. You will provide expert advice and develop an evidence base that informs directives across the broad public sector.

This role offers an opportunity to influence policy in a high‑impact environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a post-secondary degree in a related field and at least 4 years of experience in research, compensation or analytics.
• Equivalency can be considered on a one-for-one basis.
• Assets include compensation data analytics framework, research design, data collection and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and leadership on compensation research and analytics.
• Lead a team of compensation specialists collecting and analyzing data and producing analytics.
• Support bargaining directives and employer partners with objective data for decision making.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of a compensation evidence base for directives and bargaining.

Skills

Agility

Drive for results

Develop networks

Creative problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Information
Job Title:Manager, Compensation, Research and Analytics
Job Requisition ID:86813
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/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. For more information, click here.

The Provincial Bargaining and Compensation Office (PBCO) is responsible for providing a disciplined, collaborative, long term approach to public sector bargaining that achieves settlements that are consistent with the government's fiscal goals. PBCO, through its negotiations, support, research, and analysis functions, provides objective data and analysis that helps support Government's interests as employer and as a funder within the broad public service. PBCO supports the development of bargaining directives on behalf of all major public sectors, including Health, Education, Post-Secondary Institutions, and Alberta Public Service/Agencies. PBCO coordinates strategic actions across sectors and helps its employer partners achieve optimal results in line with government and employer objectives.

Role Responsibilities

Leader. Networker. Problem Solver. Researcher. Data Enthusiast.
Do you have a strong potential to lead a team of subject matter experts and a proven track record for developing networks? Are you a data person, with a passion for analytics and using data to solve important problems? Do you enjoy showcasing your unique abilities to transform complex information into innovative tools and visuals that tell compelling stories?
If you’ve said “yes” to all of the above, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Provincial Bargaining and Compensation Office is looking for a Manager, Compensation Research and Analytics to join our high-performing and versatile team. We can offer you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, stretch your creative problem solving abilities, and rely on your results to make high-impact decisions.
As a subject matter expert in compensation research and analytics, you will provide critical advice, evidence and data to support internal decision making and support our external stakeholders. You will play a critical role in our mission to become the center of excellence for research and data, in support of directive development and collective bargaining, in the broader Alberta public sector.
As the Manager of Compensation Research and Analytics, you will provide expert advice and leadership with respect to the development, improvement and maintenance of a compensation evidence base which will be used to inform bargaining directives as well as support employer partners in bargaining. You will lead a team of talented compensation experts who are responsible for the collection and analysis of compensation data; the production of corresponding analytics and information products; and the provision of objective, subject-matter expert advice covering the broad public sector. You will be supported by, and report to, the Director, Labour Relations Research, Analytics and Compensation.
Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

• Agility - Maintains an open perspective to changing priorities, timelines and unexpected and un-planned ad hoc requests from either internal or external partners. Ability to multi-task with sometimes limited direction, while working in a dynamic political environment that requires adaptability and the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Drive for Results - Continually exploring opportunities to improve personal performance, as well as Unit products and operating procedures. Strong communication, organization and time management skills are required to lead discussions and facilitate members of committees to reach consensus and resolution, and to manage multiple projects and staff members.
• Develop Networks - Proactively builds and maintains a network of compensation contacts. The ability to build relationship and networks across sectors will be key. Strong written and presentation skills. Ability to synthesize and communicate complex data and information to a variety of audiences.
• Creative Problem Solving - Expertly considers, develops and weighs implications of complex and technical compensation situations before proposing solutions. Ability to think strategically and critically on a broad scale in the development and implementation of innovative and feasible solutions.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies.

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in a related field such as Human Resources, Business or Statistics, supplemented with a minimum of 4 years related experience in research or compensation and analytic functions is required.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The following are considered assets for this position:

• Development of a compensation and data analytics framework
• Experience with research design and methodology, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel including large-data manipulation and management, creating data visualizations for presentations and performing statistical analysis

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Final Candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower levels across the Government of Alberta.

Positions will be located in the Petwin Tower Building, Edmonton

This is a full-time permanent position working 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

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 we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.