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IT / Software / Data Analyst
Application & Systems Analyst
IT / Software / Data Analyst
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Remote / WFH
Government of Alberta
Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 85165
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: OPEN
Closing Date: July 8, 2026
Classification: Program Services 2 (022PSA)
Salary: $2,562.61 to $3,361.54 bi-weekly ($66,884 to $87,736 / year)
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the GoA, to Albertans, to their communities, and to industry for the protection of people, their property, and the environment from the effects of emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized “system” for managing the various types of emergency events that occur every year. The AEMA accomplishes its objectives by leading the co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation between all entities involved in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse system.
Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Applications and Systems Team Lead, the Applications and Systems Analyst supports the Alberta Emergency Management Agency's (AEMA) Public Alerting, Communications, and Technology (PACT) team by managing critical systems and tools vital for public safety and emergency response. This role is centered around maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Alberta Emergency Alert (AEA) system and the Incident Information Management System (IIMS), both of which are essential for issuing life-saving alerts, coordinating emergency responses, and supporting situational awareness during incidents across Alberta.
Located within the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC), the Analyst ensures the operational integrity of these systems, ensuring they are reliable, user-friendly, and aligned with provincial emergency management strategies. By collaborating with internal and external stakeholders -including telecommunications providers, emergency response agencies, and municipalities -the Analyst helps facilitate effective system use, providing training, resources, and technical expertise to users in both routine and emergency scenarios.
Responsibilities Include:
System Maintenance and Support
User Support and Training
Stakeholder Engagement
Continuous Improvement and System Enhancements
Data and Reporting
Please
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:
Build Collaborative Environments: Works in an open honest manner with colleagues. Creates sharing opportunities. Actively shares, accepts, and listens to others. Recognizes conflict, respects, and discusses opinions openly. Supports group even to learn from mistakes. Recognizes differing interpretations.
Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.
Creative Problem Solving: Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions. Breaks down problems into small parts. Constructively questions and challenges the norm. Open to other’s perspectives and aware of own. Contributes ideas for improving processes and adapts existing practice to address problems.
Develop Networks: Maintains collegial internal relationships and understands external network. Seeks to understand perspectives and needs of others. Follows through, has integrity and respect for others. Helps and follows through. Keeps key stakeholders informed; is professional and respectful.
Qualifications
Required: University degree in a related field such as Information Technology or Emergency Management, no experience required, or equivalent as described.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
For Example:
Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 3 years of experience
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 2 years of experience
Related minimum 4 years of experience
The successful candidate MUST also have :
Familiarity with emergency management frameworks, such as the Incident Command System (ICS)
Experience with public alerting systems, incident management software, or enterprise applications
Proficiency in IT troubleshooting, system administration, or user support
Understanding of FOIP and cybersecurity protocols
Assets :
Experience with Microsoft Power BI for report generation and dashboard design
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, specifically in creating ESRI Experience Builder apps
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
Notes
Term of Employment: Permanent Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Location: Edmonton
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
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 -
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
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.
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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dana Polutnik at [email protected].
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: OPEN
Closing Date: July 8, 2026
Classification: Program Services 2 (022PSA)
Salary: $2,562.61 to $3,361.54 bi-weekly ($66,884 to $87,736 / year)
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the GoA, to Albertans, to their communities, and to industry for the protection of people, their property, and the environment from the effects of emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized “system” for managing the various types of emergency events that occur every year. The AEMA accomplishes its objectives by leading the co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation between all entities involved in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse system.
Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Applications and Systems Team Lead, the Applications and Systems Analyst supports the Alberta Emergency Management Agency's (AEMA) Public Alerting, Communications, and Technology (PACT) team by managing critical systems and tools vital for public safety and emergency response. This role is centered around maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Alberta Emergency Alert (AEA) system and the Incident Information Management System (IIMS), both of which are essential for issuing life-saving alerts, coordinating emergency responses, and supporting situational awareness during incidents across Alberta.
Located within the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC), the Analyst ensures the operational integrity of these systems, ensuring they are reliable, user-friendly, and aligned with provincial emergency management strategies. By collaborating with internal and external stakeholders -including telecommunications providers, emergency response agencies, and municipalities -the Analyst helps facilitate effective system use, providing training, resources, and technical expertise to users in both routine and emergency scenarios.
Responsibilities Include:
System Maintenance and Support
User Support and Training
Stakeholder Engagement
Continuous Improvement and System Enhancements
Data and Reporting
Please
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:
Build Collaborative Environments: Works in an open honest manner with colleagues. Creates sharing opportunities. Actively shares, accepts, and listens to others. Recognizes conflict, respects, and discusses opinions openly. Supports group even to learn from mistakes. Recognizes differing interpretations.
Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.
Creative Problem Solving: Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions. Breaks down problems into small parts. Constructively questions and challenges the norm. Open to other’s perspectives and aware of own. Contributes ideas for improving processes and adapts existing practice to address problems.
Develop Networks: Maintains collegial internal relationships and understands external network. Seeks to understand perspectives and needs of others. Follows through, has integrity and respect for others. Helps and follows through. Keeps key stakeholders informed; is professional and respectful.
Qualifications
Required: University degree in a related field such as Information Technology or Emergency Management, no experience required, or equivalent as described.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
For Example:
Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 3 years of experience
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 2 years of experience
Related minimum 4 years of experience
The successful candidate MUST also have :
Familiarity with emergency management frameworks, such as the Incident Command System (ICS)
Experience with public alerting systems, incident management software, or enterprise applications
Proficiency in IT troubleshooting, system administration, or user support
Understanding of FOIP and cybersecurity protocols
Assets :
Experience with Microsoft Power BI for report generation and dashboard design
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, specifically in creating ESRI Experience Builder apps
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
Notes
Term of Employment: Permanent Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Location: Edmonton
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
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 -
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
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.
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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dana Polutnik at [email protected].
