Project Analyst

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

5d•CA$81,849 - CA$107,297•Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development. The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders (e.g., professional services, private and public entities, government officials.
Highly effectively verbal and written communication skills; ability to consult and negotiate the needs and priorities of multiple stakeholders.
Business acumen, financial analysis and multi-dimensional analytical ability.
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Ability to adjust resources across projects and shift priorities as demands or directions change.
The ability to exercise judgment when evaluating complex situations with multi-faceted criteria.
High school diploma and three years of related experience.
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 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 2 years of experience.
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 1 years of experience.
Related minimum 3 years of experience.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage a high‑volume, shifting workload.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Ability to work independently, be resourceful, and seek information proactively.
Adaptability, flexibility, and a calm, professional approach in a busy environment.
Strong organizational skills for managing complex, non‑routine tasks.
Ability to accurately respond to and direct inquiries from boards and government staff.
Good working knowledge of division‑level business operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GOA systems such as ARTS, Exclaim, MyAgent, IMAGIS, and EPS.
Demonstrated ability to support team workloads and provide cooperative assistance.
Experience navigating government processes, procedures, and communication channels.

Responsibilities

Identifying, assessing and developing innovative capital strategy, financing and partnership opportunities for infrastructure projects in collaboration with ministries, public agencies and external stakeholders.
Providing senior decision-makers, including Executive Leadership, Treasury Board and Finance, Cabinet and other governance bodies, with timely analysis, recommendations and briefing materials to support capital investment decisions.
Developing Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEOIs) and other procurement documentation required to retain external financial and commercial advisors.
Collaborating with Legal Services, Procurement, project teams and partner ministries to ensure procurement activities comply with Government policies, legislation and contractual requirements.
Capturing lessons learned and recommend continuous improvements to assessment methodologies, governance processes and business practices.
Reviewing business cases, funding requests and project submissions to assess financial implications, strategic risks, feasibility and alignment with Government priorities.
Collecting, integrating and analyzing financial, project and operational information to develop executive dashboards, briefing materials, reports and presentations.
Preparing briefing notes, Action Requests, presentations, correspondence and other materials for Executive Leadership, Ministers and Cabinet Committees.