Manager, Analytics Capability Centre

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Analytics Capability Centre 
Job Requisition ID: 62558
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton (Remote)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 26, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: ​$3,241.74 - $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859 / 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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Technology and Innovation Ministry supports GoA departments with information management and technology (IMT) leadership and expertise in IMT services delivery, security, and corporate investment management that enable the GoA to meet business goals and objectives.

The Data and Content Management division uses a one-government approach to information and privacy governance, decision-making, and service delivery across the GoA balanced with individual client needs. This facilitates enhanced data access, collaboration, decreased data duplication, and increased innovation to ensure effective and efficient services across the government to provide better services to Albertans.

To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation. 

The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to Senior Manager, Data Centre of Excellence, you will be responsible for leading a team that is responsible for the development and delivery of analytical products and related services to clients and partners, both internal and external to the GoA. Delivery of these data products and services will support the vision and execution of the GoA Data Strategy. You will also play a key role in the establishment and operationalization of an enterprise wide  Data Community of Practice. You will work strategically with other individuals within Technology and Innovation and across the organization to support the efficient and strategic management and analytical use of the organization's data assets. You will focus on agility, business outcomes, innovation and transformation, and ensure that data is treated as a corporate asset. Your efforts will improve access to and inform the use of GoA data assets both within and outside of government in support of policy analysis, program planning, and decision-making. 

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the establishment and operations of a Data Community of Practice.
• Providing leadership in identification, evaluation, and delivery of opportunities to address and enhance delivery of data and analytical products and related services.
• Participating on committees comprising of managers and other knowledge experts to provide advice and prepare recommendations that advance the value of GoA data and information assets.
• Leading the Analytical Capability Centre’s vision for being an accelerator for data innovation. 

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• The ability to think and work strategically across the organization, as well as diving deeper on data topics related to data architecture, advanced data analytics, data privacy, data access, data governance, and product delivery.
• The ability to work constructively with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to build consensus and trust and influence all levels of staff.
• Issues management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to resolve issues and conflicts.
• Analytical, evaluative and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate, identify and analyze trends and complex issues and synthesize large amounts of information.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Science, Business, Engineering), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Applications without cover letters demonstrating how your skills and experience relate to the role will not be considered. Your cover letter will be used to assess your writing style and expertise in written communication.
• Extensive experience with data science and data analysis.

Assets:

• Demonstrated experience in leading or managing a team of professionals.
• Knowledge of technologies such as Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks.

Equivalencies are:
A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, enhanced criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

Testing will be administered as part of our assessment process.

While this position is eligible for remote work, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta to work remotely. The occasional in-person meeting in Edmonton may be required.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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 has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Christmas closure directive – https://www.alberta.ca/christmas-closure-directive.aspx 
• Special leave directive – https://www.alberta.ca/special-leave-directive
• 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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

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. 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 Sam Thomas Mathew at Sam.Thomasmathew@gov.ab.ca.