Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 79684 Ministry: Education and Childcare Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: March 5, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4

Salary : $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774- $104,572/year)

Ministry of Education and Childcare

Through protected and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education - one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry is responsible for developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.

Capital Programs Branch

This branch is a part of the Financial Services and Capital Planning Division, works with school jurisdictions, francophone authorities, and charter school societies to maintain and upgrade supported capital infrastructure. The branch collaborates with partners to develop long-term capital plans and ensure project requests align with educational needs and ministry priorities. Capital Programs also works closely with Alberta Infrastructure to ensure approved projects are implemented according to government policy, standards, and procedures.

Role Responsibilities : The Major Capital Programs (MCP) Strategic Analyst supports the effective management of K-12 school capital programs by researching, analyzing, and developing recommendations that inform planning, funding, and decision making. The role works closely with internal ministry teams, cross-government partners,



and stakeholders to advance ministry goals and ensure alignment with infrastructure and maintenance needs. Reporting to the Major Capital Programs Manager, the MCP Strategic Analyst collaborates with branches across Education and Childcare, providing analysis, data governance support, and recommendations related to capital planning, program evaluation, and major capital submissions. The analyst leads reviews of school capital project proposals, supports the development of submissions to Treasury Board, and contributes to the evolution of school planning and site readiness processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support Branch and Sector Leadership - Prepare briefings, summaries, business cases, presentations, and responses for senior officials.

- Conduct environmental scans and analyze emerging issues.
- Participate in ministry, cross government, and stakeholder committees.
- Maintain effective internal and external relationships and respond to inquiries.

2. Review and Evaluation of Capital Planning Submissions - Assess school jurisdiction submissions for completeness, alignment, and compliance with program policies.

- Validate submissions against government data and support annual planning processes.

3. Program Delivery Support - Assist managers with capital planning activities and special initiatives.

- Provide analytical advice and contribute to program development and enhancements.

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Environmental Scans and Analysis - Identify best practices, issues, and options related to provincial programs and policies.

- Develop supporting materials and recommendations for senior decision makers.

5. Data Solutions and Data Management - Clean, validate, and organize data from school authorities and ministry sources.

- Produce accurate and timely reports, assess data risks, and support data governance.
- Provide guidance to staff and ensure consistent use of data and information products.

Please

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:

- Creative Problem Solving : Analyzes complex capital planning information, identifies issues and trends, and provides clear, evidence based recommendations to support timely decisions.
- Build Collaborative Environments : Works effectively with school jurisdictions, ministry partners, and cross government teams by sharing information, representing branch perspectives, and supporting cooperative problem solving.
- Agility : Adapts quickly to shifting priorities, evolving program needs, and urgent requests while staying organized and maintaining high quality work.
- Systems Thinking : Considers how capital planning decisions affect ministry priorities, long term infrastructure needs, and interdependencies across programs and partners.
- Drive for Results : Delivers accurate, timely analysis and reporting, manages multiple priorities effectively, and ensures work meets policy, dat

📌 Major Capital Strategic Analyst (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton