Job InformationJob Title: Identity and Access Analyst Job Requisition ID: 84518Ministry: Technology and InnovationLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: July 10, 2026Classification: Systems Analyst 3Salary: ​$3,847.03 to 5,095.52 bi-weekly ($100,407 - $132,993/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 and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service   Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.   The Platforms Branch helps Government of Alberta product teams deliver digital products and services more effectively by providing shared platform capabilities, reusable components, and common data services. Within that environment, the Full Stack Developer is a senior individual contributor on a matrix platform team responsible for developing, enhancing, maintaining, and supporting front-end and back-end platform services used by ministries across government. Role Responsibilities The Platforms branch is looking for two (2) Identity and Access Analysts. Reporting to the Manager, Product Operations, the Identity and Access Analyst provides operational and technical support to program and delivery teams onboarding to the Government of Alberta’s enterprise identity and access management (IAM) platform. The role helps teams understand onboarding requirements, prepare integration inputs, and move through onboarding activities in a secure, consistent, and efficient way.   The responsibilities of this role include:

Provide onboarding guidance to program and technical teams, including IAM architecture expectations, security requirements, data standards, and integration dependencies. Support end-to-end onboarding readiness by guiding teams through required inputs, timelines, and handoffs, ensuring alignment with enterprise IAM requirements. Review onboarding and supporting documentation for completeness, quality, and alignment; identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks that may impact implementation. Support identity risk assessment activities by facilitating completion of required inputs, validating submissions, and escalating complex or high-risk issues to appropriate partners. Coordinate with program areas, delivery teams, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and identity assurance partners to enable effective issue resolution and smooth onboarding progression. Translate complex IAM requirements into clear, practical guidance for business teams, supporting planning, issue tracking, and implementation readiness. Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues, enhancing templates and guidance materials, and leveraging approved AI and automation tools to improve efficiency (with appropriate review and oversight).

  To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

Ability to review documentation for completeness, quality, and readiness for further review. Ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance for non-technical audiences. Ability to recognize when issues require escalation to Cybersecurity, Privacy, or other specialized partners.

  Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.Qualifications Requirements:

A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Commerce), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience. Knowledge of IAM concepts, onboarding practices, and enterprise integration requirements. Working knowledge of standards or frameworks such as NIST 800-63 and the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework. Experience with enterprise IAM platforms such as ForgeRock, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, Ping Identity, or similar tools. A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

  Equivalencies:

A related master’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

  Assets:

Experience supporting IAM onboarding, implementation, integration, or operational delivery. Understanding of responsible AI use in a government context, including human accountability, privacy, security, and protection of sensitive information.

  Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.   Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.Notes Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position         Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday   Location: Edmonton     Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.   This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.   Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.   Additional Information: In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).     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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx. Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca. Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits. Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive. Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca. Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. Leadership and mentorship programs. How To ApplyApplicants 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 for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, 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.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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliot at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.