Research and Survey Assistant - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 39384Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social ServicesLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: WageHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: WageScope: WagesClosing Date: March 24, 2023Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 1About UsSeniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centred, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. The ministry also provides oversight for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.RoleDo you have a passion for collecting, aggregating, and analyzing data If so, Alberta Seniors and Housing has an exciting opportunity for you!Reporting to the Manager, Research and Analytics, this position is responsible for supporting research and policy development for the Housing Division. This position will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to collect information. The successful candidate will work on short and/or long term assignments to research, develop, and implement research and policy initiatives; gather and assess demographic information; provide support to monthly reporting and tracking initiatives; summarize data; and conduct and analyze surveys.As the ideal candidate you will exercise professionalism, initiative, excellent presentation, organizational, and communication skills, and a commitment to working in a collaborative team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to carry out duties in a timely and accurate fashion are necessary to succeed in this position. Well-developed problem solving, analytical, research, and decision-making skills are also required.QualificationsMinimum Requirements for this Role:Diploma in social sciences, humanities, public policy, political science or related field.Equivalencies will be considered as per below.Equivalency: Directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of:1 year of experience for 1 year of education.Assets for this role:

• Experience in a policy and/or research environment.
• Project management experience
• Experience working with computer systems and software including MS Office (Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience with statistics - using statistical packages for analyzing large datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc.).
• Experience with databases (SQL), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks) and R programming languages.

Please include Month and Year in work experience to ensure your resume is properly screened.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviours 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. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:Salary$2,133.27 to $2,773.10 bi-weekly ($55,678 - $72,377/year)Notes36.25 hours of work weeklyFinal candidate may 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.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• 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 and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants 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.Resources for applicants:

• Apply for Jobs with the Alberta Public Service:
• Understanding the Alberta Public Service Hiring Process:
• ALIS:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis 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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at [email protected]If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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