Role Responsibilities Are you a strong communicator and strategic thinker with experience in stakeholder engagement, research and analysis? Are you interested in working collaboratively with ministry partners and Alberta’s post-secondary sector? The Engagement Analyst provides research, analysis, coordination and project support for stakeholder engagement initiatives across the ministry.

Reporting to the Manager, the position supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of engagement initiatives and contributes to effective relationships with Alberta's publicly funded post-secondary institutions and other key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic setting where priorities and timelines may shift quickly.

The position requires sound judgment, political sensitivity and the ability to balance multiple assignments while producing high-quality work within tight timelines.

In this role, you will: Support the planning, design and delivery of stakeholder engagement initiatives, consultations and events.

Conduct research and analysis on trends, emerging issues and priorities affecting Alberta's post-secondary system.

Prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations, correspondence, key messages and other materials for senior leadership, including executive and ministerial meetings.

Analyze stakeholder feedback and engagement results and develop summaries, recommendations and supporting materials.

Support engagement with post-secondary institutions by developing stakeholder analyses, meeting materials, surveys, evaluation tools and pre- and post-engagement resources.

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with ministry colleagues, other government departments, post-secondary institutions and stakeholder organizations.

Support environmental scanning and stakeholder intelligence activities to identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities.

Participate on ministry and cross-ministry committees and working groups, as required.

Provide project coordination and logistical support for engagement initiatives,



meetings and events.

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Qualifications University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: 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.

Related experience may include: Stakeholder engagement, consultation or facilitation.

Research and analysis, including qualitative and/or quantitative research.

Preparing briefing materials, reports, recommendations or correspondence.

Project planning, coordination or implementation.

Building relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Supporting policy, program or strategic initiatives.

Assets .

Knowledge or experience related to Alberta's post-secondary or adult learning system.

Experience developing materials for senior executives or decision-makers.

Experience planning or supporting stakeholder engagement sessions, consultations or events.

Knowledge of stakeholder engagement methodologies, practices and tools.

Experience conducting environmental scans and analyzing emerging issues.

International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Practitioner certification. outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification Notes This is a full-time temporary salaried position until March 31, 2027, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate may be required to work from an office location in Edmonton in accordance with applicable Government of Alberta workplace policies.

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.

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Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

📌 Engagement Analyst (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton