Field Services Analyst

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 78446

Ministry: Education and Childcare

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent (2 positions)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 12, 2026

Classification: Program Services 3

Salary: $2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565/year)

Ministry of Education and Child Care

The Ministry of Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. Through safe 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 has the following responsibilities: develop curriculum and set standards; evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes; teacher development and certification; support students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and francophone education; and oversee basic education policy and regulations.

The Field Services Branch, within the System Excellence Division of the Ministry of Education and Childcare, supports the effectiveness and accountability of Alberta's K–12 education system by providing analysis, oversight, and advisory services to school authorities and education stakeholders. The branch monitors compliance with legislation and assurance requirements and supports the implementation of provincial programs, policies, priorities, and initiatives to promote continuous system improvement.

Reporting to the Field Services Manager, the Field Services Analyst provides a broad range of analysis and support services to the Field Services team comprised of management, professional, and administrative support staff. This position conducts environmental scans and collects and analyzes data from a variety of internal and external information sources to identify trends, capacity issues, gaps, and potential services to inform increased system effectiveness and policy. The Field Services Analyst informs operational and strategic decisions of the branch, sector, and department, and contributes to identifying opportunities for building system capacity and school authority improvement. This position also supports project management for operations and initiatives led by the branch, including monitoring and analyzing the progress of school authorities in implementing provincial programs, policy, priorities, and initiatives.

• Provide analytical, research, and advisory support to branch and sector leadership to advance ministry mandate, priorities, and system effectiveness.

• Conduct environmental scans and analyze data from internal, external, and public sources to identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities within the K–12 education system.

• Review and analyze school authority education plans, results reports, operating plans, and monitoring documents to assess compliance with legislation, assurance requirements, and provincial

frameworks.

• Analyze independent school and home education documentation in accordance with the Education Act, applicable regulations, and ministry policies.

• Prepare high-quality briefing materials and decision-support products, including Action Request responses, briefing notes, reports, presentations, correspondence, and summaries for senior leadership.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance data collection and tracking systems to support evidence-based reporting, monitoring, and internal decision-making..

• Support policy and program analysis by researching emerging issues, trends, best practices, and system impacts to inform program development and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate and manage projects and workflows, including planning activities, tracking progress, managing timelines, identifying risks, and ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including ministry staff, cross-government partners, school authorities, and stakeholders, and represent the branch on committees and working

groups as required.

Please

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:

• Build Collaborative Environments - Works collaboratively with branch, sector, ministry, and external stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making and effective delivery of Field Services

programs and initiatives.

• Creative Problem Solving - Applies analytical thinking and system intelligence to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and to develop practical, data-driven solutions to complex

education system issues.

• Agility - Adapts quickly to shifting priorities, emerging issues, and evolving operational demands while maintaining quality, timeliness, and responsiveness in a dynamic environment.

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

Required:

• Ability to collect, analyze, synthesize, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Ability to review and analyze school authority, independent school, charter, and home education documentation against legislation, regulations, policy frameworks, and assurance requirements.
• Working knowledge of government policy environments and accountability frameworks.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate briefing notes, reports, Action Request responses, correspondence, presentations, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information effectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with ministry colleagues, cross-government partners, school authorities, and external stakeholders.

Assets:

• Experience conducting environmental scans to support strategic planning, policy development, or program improvement.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or enhancing data tracking systems, dashboards, or integrated reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Alberta's K–12 education system, including school authorities, independent schools, charter schools, and home education frameworks.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to

These are two (2) permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is located in Edmonton.

Kindly attach a cover letter to your application clearly explaining your suitability for the role. Applications without a cover letter may not be reviewed.

In your resume, please include tenure of each employment (in months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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.

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 Rashi Vaktania