Senior Program Analyst

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

6d•CA$81,853 - 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. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems. The Ministry Services Division provides enterprise-wide support services for Energy and Minerals and ensures alignment with and adherence to related Government of Alberta-wide policy and direction. The Professional and Program Services (PPS) Branch provides scientific and technical services to Alberta Energy and Minerals (and other Departments at times) to facilitate the development of policy and delivery of programs in a strategic and integrated manner across the Government of Alberta. It is the Energy and Minerals’ nucleus of professional engineers and geologists, mapping expertise and program specialists, which are grouped into four areas: (i) Resource Mapping and Analysis, (ii) Engineering, (iii) Geology, and (iv) Program Design, Implementation and Monitoring (PDIM). The Program Design, Implementation and Monitoring (PDIM) Unit within the Professional and Program Services Branch ensures Alberta’s energy and mineral resources are responsibly developed by designing programs, tracking performance, and ensuring initiatives align with provincial goals for economic growth, environmental protection, and regulatory efficiency. This work supports Alberta’s position as a major global energy producer while adapting to shifting markets and technologies. For new programs, PDIM leads their development, monitors and tracks their performance. For existing programs, PDIM tracks and reports their performance to report to Albertans.

Requirements

Minimum University graduation in economics, law, business, commerce, environmental science, engineering, or other related field, supplemented by four (4) years of related experience in program development.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of oil and gas, petrochemical industries, and the role of carbon capture, storage and utilization in Alberta and globally.
Experience with the oil and gas industry's exploration processes and activities, including some technical knowledge.
Ability to identify emerging industry trends and the relevance for a multitude of Crown interests.
Experience in program implementation, and monitoring, including supporting programs at various stages of the program lifecycle.
Strong knowledge of resource development policy environments, including program design, performance measures, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of new programs and program guidelines and initiatives that support responsible resource development.
Conduct research, jurisdictional analysis, and risk assessments to inform program frameworks.
Coordinate with Policy to Develop program logic models, performance indicators, and implementation strategies.
Lead the rollout of approved programs, ensuring alignment with legislation, regulatory processes, and ministry objectives.
Coordinate with internal teams (Engineering, Geology, Legal, Finance) and external partners (AER, industry, Indigenous communities).
Identify implementation challenges and propose solutions to maintain program integrity.
Develop and maintain performance measurement frameworks and reporting tools.
Conduct program reviews and evaluations to support continuous improvement and ensure ongoing program effectiveness
Represent the ministry on cross government working groups and stakeholder committees.
Draft, review, and conduct quality assurance on grant agreements prior to issuance.
Maintain accurate records and provide documentation to support reporting and Office of the Auditor General (OAG) audits.
Develop and maintain program databases such as SharePoint and ETS to enable proper program management.
Work with internal Policy, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure program alignment with government priorities and compliance requirements.
Review industry submissions for accuracy, completeness, and program compliance
Work within multi-disciplinary teams to develop processes and procedures, and produce required documentation.
Respond to applicants'/program participants' questions about program eligibility, and provide guidance on the application process and reporting requirements.
Manage programs and projects, meet timelines, and deliver results aligned with ministry's strategic goals.
Prepare recommendations, briefing materials for senior management and contribute lessons learned to ongoing program development and improvement initiatives.