Manager, Compensation, Research and Analytics

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEPP

Professional development

Work-life balance

Public service benefits

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Manager, Compensation, Research and Analytics in Edmonton. Lead a team, guide compensation data strategy, and deliver analytics to support bargaining directives and external stakeholders.

You will develop an evidence base, produce analytics products, and present findings to senior leadership. Requires a post-secondary degree and 4+ years’ experience in research or compensation analytics.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in a related field such as Human Resources, Business or Statistics, with at least 4 years related experience.
• Experience with compensation research and analytics; data collection and analysis.
• Advanced Excel for large data sets, data visualizations and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of compensation experts and manage multiple projects.
• Develop networks and synthesize complex data for stakeholder audiences.
• Provide expert advice to support bargaining directives and employer partners.
• Support internal decision making with evidence-based compensation data.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Agility

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in HR/Business/Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Manager, Compensation, Research and Analytics

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: 36.25 hours 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.

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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Connie Piosca at [e-mail].

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.