Manager, Data and Analytics

Job Information

Job Title: Manager, Data and Analytics

Job Requisition ID: 82447

Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: OPEN

Closing Date: May 7, 2026

Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)

Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 to $137,705 / year)

Assisted Living and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, Continuing Care and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.

The program areas the Preventive Community Services (PCS) Division is responsible for include provincial homelessness responses, Family and Community Support Services, and a range of community-based preventive programs.

For more information about Assisted Living and Social Services, visit our website: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services .

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for data-driven decision making and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead strategic data initiatives within the Strategic Program Development and Integration (SPDI) unit.

Reporting to the Director, SPDI, this position plays a key leadership role in ensuring the Ministry has access to current, reliable, and meaningful data from PCS-funded programs to inform policy design and funding decisions.

The role is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of divisional data strategies across a broad range of social programs, including homelessness response services and community-based prevention initiatives. Key features of divisional data strategies include data governance, security and privacy, data infrastructure, data management, and data culture.

You will lead a team of data professionals and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to modernize data systems, translate data from multiple sources into actionable insights, and strengthen data governance, quality, and reporting practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex data system modernization projects involving cross-ministry teams and external partners
• Lead the design and oversight of processes to manage data extraction, integration, and analysis across multiple datasets
• Design and implement data governance, validation, and quality assurance processes to ensure data quality and integrity across the data life cycle
• Oversee the design and preparation of reports, analytics, briefing materials, dashboards, and visualizations to support strategic decision-making
• Lead the renewal and alignment of data collection and reporting tools used by funded service providers
• Represent the division in enterprise data strategy, governance, and security initiatives
• Build strong partnerships across ministries, stakeholders, and service providers
• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of data analysts

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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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom\_downloaded\_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving

Qualifications

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by three years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets

Demonstrated effectiveness in translating data into policy and program guidance is critical

Experience managing complex data initiatives focusing