Data Management Analyst

Job Information

Job Title:

Data Management Analyst
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Agriculture and Irrigation

Location:

Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time:
Full time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
October 30, 2026

Classification:
Systems Analyst Level 2
- Opted out and Excluded
Salary: $3,189.98 to $4,379.96 bi-weekly ($83,258 - $114,317year)

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 Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to economic growth and Albertans’ wellbeing. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from maintaining food safety and fostering agricultural stability, growth and diversification, to increasing investment and supporting prosperity in rural Alberta. The ministry also delivers foundational programs to irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors.

For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation please visit our website at:
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.

Turn data into insights that help shape the future of irrigation in Alberta.

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is looking for a data-savvy professional to help support sustainable water management and Alberta’s agriculture industry. In this role, you’ll use your expertise in database analysis and management to support irrigation planning, water demand modelling, and informed decision-making across Alberta’s irrigated regions.

Working with the Modelling and Data team, you’ll manage and analyze irrigation, weather, spatial, and water quantity data, providing the reliable information and insights needed to address evolving water supply and irrigation demands.

Key responsibilities:

• Operating and maintaining a basin-scale irrigation demand model for projects such as irrigation district area expansion, basin water management planning initiatives, sustainable development of irrigation infrastructure, and assessment of the effects of climate variability on irrigation water supply and demand.
• Support the Section’s mandate with modelling projects, preparing reports and communicating findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with modellers, engineers, agrologists, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data analysts, and IT specialists as a team.

Major responsibilities:

• Maintain, enhance, and perform quality control analysis on irrigation and water management databases to ensure data integrity and availability for modelling, analysis, and reporting.
• Support water modelling projects relating to irrigation demand and supply in Alberta through development and implementation of modelling scenarios, and analysis of results.
• Assess water availability under conditions of varying demand and supply as impacted by variable conditions.
• Support maintenance and enhancement of irrigation and water management applications essential for irrigation modelling.
• Collaborate with the irrigation sector on collecting and reporting information on the sector’s state.
• Provide technical support to other government departments and relevant external agencies.

This position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with technical abilities to work with irrigation-related data, geospatial data, and support water demand modelling. A thorough understanding of Alberta’s irrigation sector is necessary for success.

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