Government of Alberta Jobs: Senior Education Analyst in Edmonton

The Government of Alberta is hiring a Senior Education Analyst in Edmonton through the Ministry of Education and Childcare. Requisition 86856 was posted August 18, 2026 and closes on September 8, 2026.

The permanent full-time role works 36.25 hours per week and pays CAD 82,168 to CAD 107,710 per year. The official provincial job page currently shows Apply now.

The analyst supports decisions about Alberta’s education funding system by combining financial analysis, statistical methods, forecasting and reporting.

Opportunity Overview

The Senior Education Analyst works with data used to understand and allocate education funding. The position examines school-authority financial and demographic information and produces models, forecasts and reports used by senior decision makers.

This is a role for an experienced analyst who can move between detailed data work and concise executive communication.

Available Position

• Position: Senior Education Analyst
• Ministry: Education and Childcare
• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Requisition: 86856
• Employment: Permanent Full Time
• Hours: 36.25 per week
• Salary: CAD 82,168-107,710
• Closing Date: September 8, 2026

Key Responsibilities

The analyst prepares and reviews school-authority budget allocations and funding profiles and develops financial models that test different funding scenarios.

Statistical work can include surveys, demographic analysis and enrolment forecasting. The role also supports funding-framework allocations and analyzes trends that could affect education budgets.

Research into other jurisdictions can be used to compare approaches and provide context for Alberta policy or funding decisions. Findings may be prepared for branch leaders, executives, the deputy minister or minister.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants need a university degree in a relevant area such as Business, Economics or Statistics plus four years of progressively responsible experience, or an accepted equivalency.

Advanced Excel, data analysis, statistical methods, forecasting and financial modelling are especially relevant. Experience with SPSS or comparable analytical tools can support the application.

Strong writing and collaboration are important because technical analysis must be communicated to people who may not work directly with the underlying data.

Salary and Deadline

The position pays CAD 3,148.20-4,126.82 biweekly, equivalent to approximately CAD 82,168-107,710 annually.

Applications close September 8, 2026. The provincial employer page is current and includes an Apply now action.

How to Apply

Apply through the Government of Alberta’s official posting for requisition 86856. Emphasize financial modelling, forecasting, statistical analysis, Excel and any public-sector or education-funding experience.

Tips for Applicants

Show analytical outputs

Describe models, forecasts or reports you produced and the decisions they supported.

Quantify data scope

Where possible, mention budgets, datasets, organizations or forecasting horizons you worked with.

Write for decision makers

Use examples of turning complex data into a concise recommendation for senior leadership.

Final Notes

The Senior Education Analyst is a current Government of Alberta vacancy and is separate from the Issues and Information Coordinator role already used in the earlier CSV.