Information Analyst

Role

Reporting to the IM Programs Manager and as a member of a support team, the Information Analyst supports the provision of information management (IM) advice, guidance, and direction to client ministries. This position has a key role in gathering information that will be used to support recommendations, strategies and approaches to enhance the implementation of the IM Program within one or more departments. The Information Analyst plans and collects information related to the delivery of IM services and participates in the identification/creation of IM solutions to support specific business activities, processes, and requirements.

This position also supports IM Programs strategic projects that are designed to enhance the centralized IM Program services to ensure that all services are client centered, coordinated, and optimized. Work may also include supporting the review and risk assessments associated with Technology development projects, and supporting the roll-out of tools and procedures to ensure IM risks are identified and minimized.

To be effective, the Information Analyst must understand where to find various legislation and policy instruments and understand where to identify what solutions are available to assist clients with their solutions. The role reviews solutions to ensure they are client focused and will be effective in meeting both end users need and be compliant with existing policy instrument. This will ensure that the Government of Alberta understands and minimizes Information Management risks and leverages information to it's fullest potential.

Responsibilities encompass the analysis and implementation phases for a broad variety of IM initiatives including:

• Completing reviews and collection of IM requirements and practices;
• Understanding current business processes and procedures;
• Supporting clients in understanding IM risks related to current business activities; and
• Supporting the roll-out of tools and procedures to minimize the IM risks that exist.

The position functions within the parameters of the GoA IM Program and applicable strategic plans, legislations, regulations, policies, standards, directives, and procedures.

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:

Agility: Uses common sense and past experience to approach ambiguous problems.

Drive for Results: Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them.

Build Collaborative Environments: Works in an open honest manner with colleagues.

Systems Thinking: Sees impact of work on organization; anticipates change in own area based on activities in other areas.

Creative Problem Solving: Contributes ideas for improving processes and adapts existing practice to address problems.

Qualifications

Required:

• University degree in Records and Information Management, or Library Sciences, or a related field.

Equivalency:

• A diploma in a related field plus two (2) years related experience
• A certificate in a related field plus three (3) years related experience
• A High School Diploma plus four (4) years of related experience

Assets:

• Experience with the IM requirements related to Sharepoint collaboration environments, and databases.
• Experience working with functional records classification.
• Other Microsoft 365 suite applications including Teams, Planner, OneNote, and Power Apps.
• ARMA or AIIM member, or related professional designations

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Notes

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full time positon.
Hours of Work: 36.25hrs. per week
Location: Edmonton (Remote across Alberta)

This position is eligible for remote work, you must reside in Alberta to work remotely. Candidates in Edmonton area are eligible for hybrid or in-office work.

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

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 has to offer to prospective employees.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week, remote, and modified work schedule agreement
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