Director, Analytics and Director, Forecasting

Director, Analytics and Director, Forecasting

Job Information

Job Title: Director, Analytics and Director, Forecasting

Job Requisition ID: 78295

Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 4, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,018.84 to $6,373.20 bi-weekly ($130,991 - $166,340/year)

Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, 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. For more information on the ALSS Ministry, please visit:

Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Data, Analytics and Business Services Division within the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) is seeking two leaders to serve as Director, Analytics and Director, Forecasting. The two positions will lead the Division’s analytics and business intelligence strategies, projects, and practices, ensuring that evidence-informed insights drive policy, funding, and service delivery decisions across Alberta.

Director, Analytics - Key Responsibilities:

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.

Privacy & Compliance

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.

Direct development of advanced statistical and economic models to forecast demand and simulate program impacts.

Lead the development and maintenance of the ministry’s data warehouse and web-based information portal.

Ensure delivery of dashboards, reports, and information products that drive operational and strategic decisions.

Governance & Advisory

Provide expertise and strategic advice to the Executive Team, governance committees, and steering committees.

Prepare official forecasts aligned with Treasury Board schedules and release performance measures for Assisted Living programs.

Director, Forecasting – Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight

Direct the work of 2 managers and 10 professionals, managing an operating budget exceeding $1M.

Oversee department-wide analytics and business intelligence projects aligned with ministry and government-wide strategies.

Forecasting & Accountability

Approve and issue all official ALSS forecasts, performance indicators, and scenario releases.

Ensure integrity, privacy, and compliance with ATIA, FOIP, and HIA legislation.

Strategic Development

Lead consultations to assess current state, define future state, and develop strategies for evidence-informed decision-making.

Champion a cultural shift toward analytics-driven policy and operations.

Advanced Analytics

Direct the development of statistical, economic, and forecasting models to predict demand and simulate program impacts.

Oversee cross-ministry data integration initiatives to evaluate client outcomes and service transitions.

Lead the development and maintenance of the ministry’s data warehouse and information portal.

Ensure delivery of dashboards, reports, and information products that inform operational and strategic decisions.

Capacity Building

Deliver training and ongoing support to build ministry capacity in analytics.

Lead communications and change management initiatives to foster adoption of business intelligence tools.

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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.

University graduation in a related field, supplemented by six (6) years related experience.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

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 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.

Assets:

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

A cover letter demonstrating how your experience relates to the role is required. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written assignment.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply

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.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

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