Role Responsibilities

Shape the Future of IT Reporting & Analytics with the Government of Alberta

Are you passionate about turning data into insight and driving smarter decision-making? Join the Government of Alberta (GoA) as an IT Reporting Analyst, where your analytics expertise will directly support efficient IT procurement, contract performance, and vendor accountability across government.

Reporting to the IT Reporting & Relations Manager, this role delivers high-value reporting and analytics that provide visibility into procurement performance, contract health, and compliance. You will work closely with IT Procurement team,  stakeholders, and reporting partners to ensure data integrity, actionable insights, in alignment with GoA policies and standards.

Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

IT Reporting & Analytics

• • Configure and maintain reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint) to support IT procurement and contract reporting.
  • Develop and automate dashboards and recurring reports to monitor procurement activity, cycle times, and performance trends.
  • Analyze data to identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Document reporting methodologies and support auditability.

Process Improvement & Best Practices

• • Collaborate with IT Procurement team  to enhance processes, reporting standards, and metrics.
  • Monitor procurement throughput, SLA adherence, and status using multiple reporting tools.
  • Support cross-GoA initiatives and contribute to standardized reporting practices.

Audit, Compliance & Information Management

• • Ensure compliance with GoA document management, trade agreements, and policy requirements.
  • Audit procurement files and ERP data for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare evidence packages and support ATI and OAG audit responses.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• • Partner with service owners and stakeholders to clarify data needs and present insights.
  • Develop clear briefing materials for leadership.
  • Informally mentor Reporting Officers on reporting tools, analytics, and audit readiness.

Future-Focused Skills Matter

This role is ideal for professionals who are curious, adaptable, and forward-thinking. Experience with AI, automation, or advanced analytics—or a strong willingness to learn and apply AI tool is highly valued. You will play a role in exploring how emerging technologies can streamline procurement reporting, improve insights, and support the GoA’s modernization agenda.

If you’re ready to grow your analytics career and help shape the future of digital government, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Some of the competencies critical for this position are:

• Agility: Proactively proposes changes and incorporates change into processes under the supervision of the Manager, IT Procurement. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to maintain emotional balance. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Information Technology, or Public Administration.
• 2 years of progressively responsible related experience in procurement, contract, management.
• Experience in Supplier/ Vendor Management.  
• Experience in strategy and policy planning, research, and development.

Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets: 

• A diploma in procurement, contract management or Supply Chain Management.
• In depth knowledge of Procurement, Contract and Supplier Relationship Management
• Experience and/or solid understanding of Canadian Government procurement policies, legislation, and an understanding of its application.
• Experience in consultation and negotiation.
• Solid understanding of IT operations, project integration, ministry support, application support, supplier management and their dependencies.
• Experience in project management methodologies.
• Experience in Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) systems and processes.
• Experience in reporting practices and methodologies.
• Experience with information management and best practices.
• Knowledge of IT concepts, ITIL, COBIT, and Agile.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite of products, SharePoint, SAP, Ariba).
• Experience in mentorship and coaching.
• Experience in preparing and delivering reports, project documentation, professional presentations, and training sessions.
• Adaptable, forward-thinker with an eagerness to learn and leverage Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to drive operational efficiency.

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

Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position
Hours of Work:  36.25 hours per week/ Monday to Friday
Location: Remote across Alberta

This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely for this position.

Successful candidates will be required to attend occasional mandatory in person meetings at the Edmonton office.

Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Note: Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Additional Information:

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.