Senior Research and Data Analyst
Government of Alberta
- Edmonton, AB
- Temporary
- Full-time
Job Title: Senior Research and Data Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 58015
Ministry: Mental Health and Addiction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 1 permanent position and 1 temporary position
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 21, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly: ($71,967 - $94,068 / year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction is driven by a purpose to build and strengthen a recovery-oriented system of care within Alberta that promotes wellness and recovery for people experiencing addiction or mental health concerns. The Ministry provides system oversight through its relationships with Alberta Health Services, other Ministries, and service providers across the province, building positive outcomes and positive community impact.Within the Ministry, the Strategic Information, Research and Evaluation Unit provides support, overseeing corporate responsibilities including business planning reporting, performance measurement and data analytics and intelligence.
This unit supports evidence informed policy, business and funding decisions by supporting the Ministry through leading performance measurement, evaluating Ministry programs, and facilitating and advising on data requests and inquiries. This work includes developing fully-functional surveillance systems, and user-friendly dashboards, coordinating with AHS' Knowledge, Evidence and Innovation team to ensure data alignment and coordination and responding to requests from stakeholders in the MHA Ministry and other GoA stakeholders.Role ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Research and Data Analyst will provide expertise in data analytics and visualization, prepare analytic reports (e.g. statistical tables as well as descriptive and comparative analysis of population demographics, disease prevalence and trends, health status, and health system utilization), and provide guidance and advice to clients, specific to addiction and mental health. The incumbent provides ad hoc analytic support and responds to various analytic requests in a timely manner, to clients in the branch and department. Key responsibilities of this position include analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing complex health data, providing context and meaning to data, developing value for money indicators and tools, and transforming data into high quality information enabling health system evidence-based decision making.The Senior Research and Data Analyst must have an excellent understanding of: health administrative data; methodologies to link data; limitations of existing datasets; information research methodology; and qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques. Knowledge and experience with non-health data relevant to the addiction and mental health system is an asset. The ability to communicate about data clearly to a diverse audience and to respond in a timely manner to a variety of information requests for business planning, policy development and decision making are highly valued. The ability to liaise with different stakeholders and accurately collect data/information is highly valued.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:The behavioral competencies deemed most critical for these roles include:Develop Networks: Maintains stakeholder relationshipsBuild Collaborative Environments: Brings people together: Engages others to think broadly about impacts of projects, brings differing perspectives together and encourages debate, works with others to identify and remove barriersDevelop Self and Others: Lead a high-performance team by developing their capabilities for leadership and the resiliency to the everyday stressors that occur in a demanding environment. This will include coaching, mentoring, creating the conditions for autonomy and ownership, as well as fostering a positive and cohesive team environmentSystems Thinking: Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunitiesAgility: Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup planDrive for Results: Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standardsCreative Problem Solving: Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing riskQualificationsEducation and Experience
University graduation in a related field (Biostatistics, Statistics, Health Economics, Health Informatics, Public Health or Administration) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.Equivalency:Directly related education or experience considered based on:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
- Ability to use the following statistical software for querying administrative databases and analysis and presentation/visualization of data: SAS and SAS Viya. Being able to use R programming or Python programming will be considered an asset.
- Experience analyzing and managing health data/information.
- Project Management - experience in leading data/information projects, developing project charters and work plans and implementing application solutions.
- Knowledge of the health & the addiction and mental health system, relevant legislation and MHA Ministry policies, programs and Business Plan.
- 7.25 daily hours
- 36.25 weekly hours
- 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)
- Top candidates will be required to undergo security screening.
- There is one (1) full-time, permanent position and (1) full-time two-year temporary position with possibility to renew or convert to a permanent position available, located in downtown Edmonton.
- This competition maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
- Written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.
- 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.)
- Comprehensive benefits plan:
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Hybrid work option
- Accessible career consulting services
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 for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information. Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.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)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Tips for applicants: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.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Krista Lammie at .