Governance Analyst

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Job Title:

Governance Analyst

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Advanced Education

Location:

Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
August 13, 2026

Classification:
Program Services 3

Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/year)

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.

Ministry of Advanced Education

The Ministry of Advanced Education is responsible for an adult learning system that provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality education for Albertans. The ministry prepares Albertans for lifelong success through education by approving programs of study; funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers; providing financial aid for learners; registering and certifying apprentices; and supporting academic research and innovation.

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Within the Professions, Governance and Legislation Branch of the Governance, Policy, and Engagement Division, the Public Agency and System Governance (PASG) unit provides strategic leadership and advice on governance, accountability, policy, and system-level decision-making across Alberta's adult learning system. The team works closely with public post-secondary institution boards, advisory and regulatory agencies, and ministry partners to promote effective governance, accountability, and transparency through governance best practices, board effectiveness initiatives, agency oversight, legislative compliance, and public sector compensation disclosure requirements.

PASG also leads and facilitates the process for all of Advanced Education’s board and agency appointments, supports agency review initiatives, and advances system-wide governance priorities, including the development and implementation of governance frameworks and policies that strengthen Alberta's post-secondary and skills system.

Reporting to the Manager, System Governance, the Governance Analyst supports the implementation and application of governance frameworks, policies, and oversight activities across Alberta's adult learning and skills system. The position provides research, analysis, stakeholder support, and implementation expertise to advance effective governance practices across public agencies and post-secondary institutions. Working closely with other members of the PASG unit and other program areas in Advanced Education, the Governance Analyst contributes to evidence-informed decision-making, governance policy implementation, monitoring and reporting, evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Governance Research and Analysis: conduct research, jurisdictional scans, and environmental reviews related to post-secondary system governance; analyze governance structures, mandates, and practices for alignment with legislation, policy, and government priorities; identify emerging governance issues, trends, and risks; and prepare issue analyses, briefing materials, and other analytical products to support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Policy and Framework Support: support the development, maintenance, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of system governance policies, guidelines, tools, and frameworks; translate system-level governance direction into practical guidance for agencies and ministry program areas; and contribute to policy options, recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Liaison: support engagement with ministry partners, central agencies, public agencies, post-secondary institutions, and other stakeholders on governance matters; respond to governance-related inquiries; provide guidance within established frameworks; elevate complex or sensitive issues as required; and contribute to coordinated and consistent governance advice across PASG.
• Governance Oversight and Issues Management: monitor governance-related developments; assess institutional and system-level governance practices, issues, and risks; support accountability and oversight activities; and prepare reports.

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.

Systems Thinking: Consistently considers how governance issues affect individual agencies and contribute to broader system outcomes. The position takes a holistic view of governance challenges and opportunities and supports actions aligned with APS values and ministry objectives.

Agility: Responds constructively to changing priorities and supports…