Systems Analyst

Job Information Job Title: Systems Analyst Job Requisition ID: 78566 Ministry: Technology and Innovation Location: Greater Edmonton area (Remote) Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: January 19th, 2026 Classification: Systems Analyst 1 Salary: $2,474 - $3,710.89 per biweekly ($64,580 - $96,854 per year) Role Responsibilities Build, enhance, and support the systems that keep government services running. This role focuses on foundational and mission‑critical systems that support program delivery across the Government of Alberta. You will engage in application development, maintenance, and continuous improvement in a collaborative, service‑oriented environment, providing technical consulting and end‑user training as required. Key Responsibilities Perform system analysis and application support and maintenance. Apply accepted methods, standards, and best practices in application development and maintenance. Modify and enhance systems developed across multiple platforms and technologies. Communicate effectively with clients and technical teams to understand and address system and program requirements. Identify and leverage opportunities to improve applications using new and evolving technologies. Perform maintenance and support activities on servers. Support database configuration and operational activities. To Be Successful In This Position, You Will Demonstrate Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at varying levels of technical expertise. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Effective time management and prioritization skills to ensure critical work is completed within established timelines. Future‑Focused Skills Matter Preference will be given to candidates with experience using AI‑driven tools or technologies. Demonstrated aptitude for learning and applying AI to support code development, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and system optimization is desirable. APS Competencies Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities. Drive for Results: Aligning outcomes with organizational goals while maintaining accountability. Systems Thinking: Recognizing broader impacts and connections within the APS. Creative Problem Solving: Assessing options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes. Qualifications Required: Two‑year diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalencies One‑year certificate from a recognized post‑secondary institution plus one year of related experience. An industry‑recognized certification (e.g., ISC2) may be used in place of the certificate. Assets Experience and/or working knowledge of application design principles, change management practices, and formal development lifecycle methodologies. Experience and strong understanding of programming concepts, techniques, logic, and database design. Experience with modern and legacy software development tools, technologies, and frameworks. Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Development Frameworks & Languages: Visual Studio, C#, Visual Basic .NET, .NET/.NET Core, MVC, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, Classic ASP, ColdFusion (2023). Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery, React, Node.js, Vue.js. Databases & Reporting: MS SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS), Oracle Database, Oracle Fusion, PostgreSQL, Crystal Reports, Power BI. Integration & Interfaces: Web APIs, JSON, REST, WCF services, WebSocket communication. Identity & Security: SSO solutions using SAML and integration with identity providers (e.g., Azure Active Directory). Cloud & Productivity Tools: Azure cloud services and Microsoft Office/Office 365 integration. Support legacy platforms that may no longer be widely used. Understanding of complex business functions, application‑related processes, organizational structure, and departmental processes. Detailed knowledge of data relationships for generating customized reports. Experience in working with customers in a support capacity. Notes Term of Employment: Permanent full‑time position. Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week. Location: Greater Edmonton area (Remote). Must reside in Greater Edmonton area, Alberta. Final candidates will be required to undergo security screening. How To Apply Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Candidates must apply online at For assessments, visit the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or a recognized Canadian credential evaluator. Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. For additional information or accommodations, contact Michelle Elliott at #J-18808-Ljbffr