Data Governance Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Data Governance Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 83708
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition 
Closing Date: May 21, 2026
Classification: Program Service 4 
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168- $107,710/year)

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.

The Data Access and Information Privacy Branch oversees data standards, governance, and privacy across Alberta’s health care system. The Data Governance team plays a key role in ensuring data-driven decisions are supported by strong governance, privacy standards, and stakeholder collaboration. Our work enhances data access, reduces duplication, and fosters innovation – delivering more efficient, effective services for Albertans.

Are you passionate about transforming health care through data-driven innovation? Do you bring a mix of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset? This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys working at the intersection of policy, data, and people, and who is comfortable balancing legislative requirements with operational needs.  This is an opportunity to make a real impact.  Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping how health data is governed, accessed and used. 

Role Responsibilities

As a Data Governance Analyst, you will be part of a team leading initiatives to support the implementation of a Data Governance Program and the Health Analytics Roadmap to improve how data is managed and used.  Your contribution will help shape the future of Alberta’s health care through strategic data governance.

Reporting to the Manager of Data Governance, the Data Governance Analyst will play a key role in understanding and assessing the current data landscape and implement a robust data governance framework. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with regulations, industry best practices, and divisional goals. This role requires addressing diverse and complex data access needs, while ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and cross-functional initiatives.

Working closely with data owners, internal and external stakeholders across a federated health ecosystem, you help ensure data governance practices and best practices are being applied consistently.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain data governance policies, processes, and guidelines.
• Establish data standards and definitions to ensure consistency, accuracy, and high trust in data.
• Design and implement on data governance metrics to track compliance, adoption, and performance.
• Develop and maintain metadata standards for structure, organization, and accessibility while overseeing data classification, quality assessment, monitoring, and improvement processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive accountability, supporting effective data use and data governance initiatives.
• Prepare clear documentation, presentation, and recommendations for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Recommend improvements to data governance processes as business, technology, and regulatory requirements evolve.
• Provide guidance, training and support to promote data governance adoption and advance data literacy across the health sector.
• Support Data Governance Committee operations, engagement, and stakeholder coordination as needed.

 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

 

• Agility: Anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively in a changing environment.
• Systems Thinking: Considers the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach and considers emerging trends when contributing ideas to the development of broader priorities, strategies, and approaches.
• Creative Problem Solving: Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex challenges, apply critical thinking, and develop innovative, data-driven solutions while collaborating effectively across teams to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Develop Networks: Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity, respect for others, and taking an interest in their work-related issues and activities.
• Drive for Result: Ensures delivery of high-quality data and estimates.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards 

Program Services 4 Requirements: 

• University degree in a related field (i.e., Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Science, Public Administration) plus four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• A cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role should be attached with your application.

 

Equivalency: 
Directly related education or experience may be considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

 

Assets:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in data governance with supporting experience in data management, business intelligence or data analysis
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Experience in data privacy, data security, and regulations
• Certifications in data management or governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)
• Experience with data quality and metadata standards to support data discovery, lineage tracking and improve data quality.
• Familiarity with data governance/cataloging tools, data modeling and databases

 

Required Experience:

 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify and resolve data governance issues and improve processes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and lead stakeholders to drive alignment and results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This competition is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is located in Edmonton, Alberta.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
 

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. 

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Edmund Mendoza at Edmund.Mendoza@gov.ab.ca.