Client: Government of Alberta – GOAPRDJP000001050

We are seeking an experienced Application Analyst – Intermediate with strong hands-on experience in C programming, Sybase, Solaris 11/RedHat, embedded SQL, stored procedures, data modelling, and application development within large enterprise IT environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience in application analysis, development, maintenance, system integration, database design, and technical documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and application development teams to support the implementation of the Gas Royalty in Kind (GRIK) program, deliver application enhancements, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure reliable and effective application performance.

Role Snapshot

- Job Title: GOAPRDJP000001050 – Application Analyst – Intermediate
- Client: Government of Alberta
- Work Location: 7000 – 113 ST, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6H 5T6
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite per Week
- Estimated Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Estimated End Date: July 31, 2027
- Business Days: 179.00
- Hours: 7.25 hours per day
- Work Location Requirement: The resource must be available for onsite meetings when required.

Must Have
- Experience with software development processes and all associated best practices, methods, standards, tools, and policies – 5 years.
- Experience working as an Application Developer in a large enterprise IT environment utilizing Sybase, C, and Solaris 11/RedHat – 5 years.
- Experience with C on the Solaris/RedHat platform – 5 years.
- Experience with Sybase, embedded SQL code, stored procedures, data modelling, and reporting services – 5 years.
- Experience working with end-users, confirming requirements, supporting testing, and maintaining documentation – 5 years.

Nice to Have
- Experience in the analysis, development, and integration of complex IT systems, with a specific focus on the management of multiple data sources, web services, and legacy IT solutions – 3 years.
- Experience with unit testing and test-driven development tools – 3 years.
- Experience using C# and Visual Studio – 3 years.
- Experience developing and using InfoMaker and PowerBuilder – 3 years.
- Experience with enterprise-level job automation software and tools such as AutoSys – 3 years.
- Experience developing and maintaining utilities using Korn shell and Perl scripts – 3 years.

Description Scope

Project Overview

Technology and Innovation (TI) now supports the Oil and Gas Royalty division of Energy and Minerals. The Technology and Innovation Ministry requires the services of an experienced C, PowerBuilder, and Sybase Application System Analyst, preferably with experience in Oil and Gas regulation.





The System Analyst will be assigned requirements-gathering and programming duties for application projects and enhancement tasks. The individual will also work closely with application development and maintenance teams.

In addition, the System Analyst will work directly with subject matter experts in the business areas for application testing and remediation to ensure code functions as per specification.

This System Analyst will be assigned to work on the implementation of the Gas Royalty in Kind (GRIK) program and maintenance projects.

Duties The successful candidate will deliver application programming and analysis tasks as part of a system development process, as well as provide application support, maintenance, and enhancements.

A System Analyst applies a broad knowledge of various technical areas to foresee and rectify certain problem areas within technology or with a mix of technologies. The focus is to ensure that a particular business/functional use case is solved with the help of technology.

The Key Duties And Responsibilities Include

- Liaise with business units and program areas to ensure solutions meet current and strategic ministry needs.
- Align the development team to follow Application Architecture.
- Write code for the most complex Functional and Technical Designs with minimal defects.
- Define non-functional requirements, including Performance, Availability, Portability, Recovery/Recoverability, etc.
- Assess technical impacts upfront and recommend better ways of designing applications to ease development.
- Produce Technical Design, Database Structure, and Application Architecture for a new average-to-high-complexity application.
- Seek the best technical design solution that respects budget and timeline. Advocate the reuse of existing components/frameworks.
- Innovate in providing better and more efficient ways to design applications.
- Review Technical Designs from other developers and recommend optimization if necessary.
- Evaluate, with assistance, the quality of the product being delivered and take action to improve situations.
- Assist/execute performance and penetration tests and troubleshoot issues at the system level.
- Isolate the root cause of issues and provide solution options/recommendations.
- Provide tracking and reporting of time and status on all work, as required.




- Contribute to the creation of Application Lifecycle Planning.
- Identify and coordinate release schedules.
- Identify service requests and priorities with customers.
- Ensure planned releases remain on schedule.

Deliverable Details Scope of Services The successful candidate will be responsible for the following services and deliverables:
- Write application code using C, PowerBuilder, InfoMaker, and Sybase SQL for the Solaris 11 platform, with the ability to create both desktop and web-based interfaces.
- Coordinate with Ministry of Energy and Minerals clients, analysts, and/or interfaced systems clients and team members during testing, providing systems support and operational assistance.
- Design and implement SQL databases.
- Liaise with business users to collect and analyse business and user requirements.
- Document business processes and applications.
- Produce systems design manuals.
- Produce technical and reference manuals.
- Conduct unit testing, system testing, and integration testing.
- Ensure all application changes are developed, tested, and implemented in a well-controlled manner using a software release strategy.

How to Apply If you have the required experience and are available for new opportunities, kindly send the following mandatory documents to [email protected] by Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST .

Mandatory Documents

- Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
- Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory)
- Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory)
- Visa Status (Mandatory)
- LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)

Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, or if you know someone who may be interested, please feel free to forward this opportunity to them.

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Additional Information

Work Arrangement – Hybrid It is anticipated that this role will be Hybrid, where the resource will be working from the office three days out of each week and must be available for onsite meetings when required.

Candidate Screening We make sure to screen every resume we receive in response to the positions shared, but we cannot reply to every applicant due to the heavy workload. However, only shortlisted candidates with the required skills will be contacted.

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