IAM Policy Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: IAM Policy Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 75179
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Remote in Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 30th, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division within the Ministry of Technology and Innovation (TI) leads the development of the next generation of digital public services for the GoA. DDD partners with other departments to deliver products, platforms and services that are better, faster, and easier, through modern user-centered agile processes. DDD offers potential candidates a unique opportunity to work on meaningful challenges that transform government and positively impact Albertans. 

The Platforms branch within DDD is accountable for supporting ministry programs through the planning, development, delivery and operations of user-centered common platform services. The branch builds and develops common platforms and data services that enable product teams to deliver working software that meets the needs of their users.

The Platforms branch is looking for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Policy Analyst. This position reports to the Manager, Technical Standards.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing and analyzing Information Management and Technology (IMT) policies, frameworks, and technical standards, ensuring alignment with emerging trends and operational needs.
• Leading the design, implementation, and review of the Risk-based Identity Verification Assessment (RIVA) framework and processes.
• Managing annual RIVA reviews, coordinating updates, and addressing risk-related concerns with internal experts and governance bodies.
• Collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and national working groups to align digital trust policies and best practices.
• Monitoring and evaluating policy performance through audits, feedback, and data analysis, recommending improvements as needed.
• Supporting team success through mentorship, operational planning, reporting, and representing the unit in meetings or events.
• Serving as Acting Manager of Technical Standards, when required.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced critical thinking skills to assess how changes in one area (e.g., authentication assurance) may have cascading impacts on related systems, services, or business processes.
• Self-directed research and jurisdictional scanning skills.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate, unpack, and communicate the root causes of complex, high-stakes policy or operational issues.

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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:

• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• 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 collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Political Science, Arts, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field supplemented by at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Experience collaborating with agile delivery teams, with the ability to design policies and standards that align with agile ways of working.
• Knowledge of digital identity and access management standards (e.g., PCTF, DIACC, NIST, ISO, or equivalent).

Equivalencies:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; or
• A minimum of six (6) years of related experience.

Assets:

• Familiarity with identity and access management, risk management, digital payment systems, or related IMT domains.
• Experience working in or across government departments or public sector agencies.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position    

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday
 
Location: Remote in Alberta
 
This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.
 
Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.
 
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. 
 
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. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• 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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

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 Michelle Elliott