Government of Alberta

Director, Analytics, Forecasting

Government of Alberta

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Edmonton • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$130,991 - CA$166,340 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.
  • Serve as the delegated HIA Privacy Officer, overseeing compliance, audits, training, and reporting.
  • Authorize data-sharing/linkage agreements and ensure statutory compliance.
  • Oversee provincial-scale analytics outputs that inform policy, funding, and accountability for Assisted Living programs.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of the ministry’s data warehouse and web-based information portal.
  • Provide expertise and strategic advice to the Executive Team, governance committees, and steering committees.

Requirements

  • University graduation in a related field, supplemented by six (6) years related experience.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Leadership and mentorship programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
data warehouse architecturedatabase structuresbusiness intelligenceOLAPdata visualization softwareanalytics strategiesproject management principlesevidence-informed decision-makingdata-sharing agreementsstatutory compliance
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic adviceteam managementcross-functional collaborationcommunication
Certifications
HIA Privacy Officer