Business Analyst Office, Admin And Business : Government Of Alberta · Edmonton · $76,613-$100,492 A

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Job Title: Business Analyst Job Requisition ID: 87592 Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services 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: November 16, 2026 Classification: Program Services 3 (PS3) Salary: $2,935.39 - $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/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 career opportunities.
The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns;
monitoring and reporting health system performance;
setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment;
and providing oversightand ensuring accountability across the health system.
The Provincial Registries are a foundational component of Alberta's electronic health record (EHR), providing a trusted source of Client (Patient), Delivery Site, Organization, and Health Care Provider information to authorized custodians of the health system. The Provincial Registries support the delivery of frontline services and patient safety by allowing for validation that the correct patient, provider, delivery site and organization is consistent with the information in a patient’s EHR.
Role ResponsibilitiesIf you are a passionate individual looking to make the next leap in your career path, we want to hear from you! The Information Technology and Operations Branch is looking for a Business Analyst who is innovative, self-motivated and enjoys working with multiple technologies including web-based applications, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products and custom applications. If you are a self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment, you will definitely be interested in this opportunity with the Health Data Intelligence Division.
As a Business Analyst, you will be recognized for your business and technical expertise on system development, maintenance and enhancement initiatives. You will be required to handle daily operational activities, as well as develop and review new services and technologies proposed by Vendors. You will assess the impact of recommended changes against existing operational systems and processes and provide recommendations and options to ensure successful implementation with quality outcomes.
Reporting to the Manager, you will plan and coordinate deliverables from analysis through to implementation. As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for gathering and documenting business requirements, validating design specifications and ensuring all PPHS standards are met. You will research and support resolution of business process and policy issues. You will also be responsible for communications with stakeholders, user acceptance test planning and execution, user documentation and training.
Your strong leadership skills and experience working with diverse stakeholder groups, along with your proactive problem-solving skills, assist in delivering effective business solutions. Your organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks assist you in handling shifting priorities. Your critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, systems thinking, negotiation, written, oral and facilitation skills are essential in this position. These responsibilities require an energetic approach in seeing tasks through to completion to ensure quality services are delivered with positive business results.
The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.
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.
In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
Agility:
Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
Drive for Results:
Demonstrates ability to gather, integrate and interpret complex information sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives. Excellent analytical, assessment and critical judgement skills.
Develop Self and Others:
Ability to invest in the development of long-term capability of yourself and others
Build Collaborative Environments:
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.
Develop Networks:
Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others
Creative Problem Solving : Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
QualificationsA University Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or in a related field supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience in an IT focused business analyst role isrequired;
Or equivalent as described below.
Related experience or education maybe considered as an equivalency one-for-one for one basis of:
1 year of education for 1 year of experience;
or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Required experience includes:
Project management experience
System development and support experienceIT focused business analyst work experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with data analysis, mapping, and transformation
Preference will be given to individuals with:
Over 3 years of related experience in business analysis role in a large organization
Understanding of the system development lifecycle
The following qualifications and experience are considered
assets :
Business Analyst and/or Project Management Certification
Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) or Master Person Index (EMPI)
Knowledge of projects and activities within the health system
Microsoft Excel experience (Ex. Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, XLookups, and Power Query)
SQL experience (Ex. Data Analysis)
A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required
and may be used to assess your writing skills.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
NotesThis posting will be used to fill
two (2)
permanent Business Analyst positions.
Hours of Work
36.25 hours per week (full time)
Position Location :
ATB Place North, Edmonton.
Other information
There will be a written assignment accompanying the interview.
This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
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Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
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