Demographic Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Demographic Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 89296
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 23, 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 career opportunities.

The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) is tasked with high profile and highly impactful work that reaches across all ministries and numerous provincial agencies, and which impacts all Albertans. TBF has responsibility for 42 Acts, in addition to related regulations.

For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at http://www.finance.alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities

Are you an analytical professional with expertise in demographic trends, population statistics and quantitative analysis? Join the Office of Statistics and Information (OSI) as a Demographic Analyst and contribute to the population estimates and projections that inform some of Alberta’s most important planning, funding and fiscal decisions.

Reporting to the Manager of Demography, you will produce and analyze population estimates and projections, provide expert socio-demographic analysis and advice, and represent Alberta’s interests on Federal-Provincial-Territorial committees related to Census and Demography. Your work will support Treasury Board and Finance, other ministries and governments in making evidence-based decisions, while helping ensure Alberta’s population statistics are accurate, reliable and responsive to an evolving policy environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Synthesizing information from multiple sources (e.g. news, policy announcements, administrative data) and consulting with subject matter experts to develop population forecasting assumptions.
• Using innovative analytic methods, leveraging new and existing data sources, identifying data gaps and developing new socio-economic analyses and statistics (e.g., Indigenous people, household projections), to improve the quality and alignment of provincial and sub-regional socio-demographic analyses with GoA needs.
• Developing and maintaining programming code to automate the production of population estimates and other analysis to enhance efficiency.
• Developing reports, visualizations and presentations to disseminate demographic information widely and ensure decision-makers have access to the information they need.
• Effectively advocate for Alberta's interests in the context of accurate and timely demographic statistics through active participation in Statistics Canada demographic methods workshops, and Census and Demography FPT meetings.

The Job Description is provided for further details on 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.

• Creative Problem Solving – Asks questions to get a deeper understanding of the present issue.
• Agility – Takes advantage of opportunities to change how work is done to better anticipate obstacles and improve service.
• Drive for Results – Takes past experiences into consideration when making plans and adjusts plans based on past learning.
• Develop Self and Others – Reflects on own areas of strengths and opportunities for development. Considers developmental needs when assessing options for development including both formal and informal opportunities.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field such as Social sciences (i.e. demography, sociology, economics, statistics) plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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.

Required:

• Experience in research and analysis.
• Experience using SAS, Python, R or other statistical programming languages to analyze large datasets, build statistical models and/or automate tasks.
• Experience initiating, developing and completing research projects.
• Experience communicating research, analysis or statistical information to stakeholders.

Assets:

• Background or coursework in demography or population research.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience applying demographic theory, methodologies and/or population forecasting models.
• Experience working with socio-economic and demographic data sources, trends and/or statistical methodologies.

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

Notes

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

Candidates may be asked to participate in a written exercise as part of the assessment process prior to being selected for an interview.

Applicants being considered for this position will be required to complete a Level 2 Enhanced Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check along with a credit check) as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.

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 we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

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.

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns to the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out. A cover letter will be one of the ways to assess communication skills of candidates.

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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is also 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 Connie Piosca at [email protected]