Program Officer

Job Information

Job Title:

Program Officer

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Location:

Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
September 7, 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 and diverse career opportunities.

Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Alberta’s economic engine. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy Trade and Immigration supports regional and provincial economic development, promotes international trade and investment, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy workplaces.

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Help shape Alberta’s future workforce. Join the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration as a Program Officer and play a key role in driving Alberta’s economic growth.

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) plays a key role in addressing labour shortages and supporting Alberta’s economic growth. As part of the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, AAIP works with federal partners to nominate skilled individuals for permanent residence.

Reporting to the Operations Manager or Assessment Coordinator/Team Lead, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Program Officer contributes by nominating foreign nationals with the skills and business talent Alberta needs to be competitive in the global economy.

The Program Officer may work in any of the AAIP streams. The streams support the attraction and retention of qualified foreign workers to help meet Alberta's current and future skill needs, contribute to the Province's economic development objectives or attract foreign entrepreneurs who have the skills and capital to establish and actively manage a business venture that will contribute significant economic benefits to Alberta.

Program Officers are responsible for managing a large number of complex casefiles and making high-impact decisions according to program criteria and statutory requirements. Program decisions involve multi-faceted considerations and result insignificant impacts for applicants and their ability to become permanent residents of Canada. Program Officers have a commitment to provide thorough due diligence, expert advice and excellent client service to a diverse multicultural clientele in a responsive and consistent manner, and in accordance with Ministry and AAIP service standards.

To be successful in this role you will need to possess:

• High degree of judgement conducting assessments and the ability to think innovatively in solving problems.
• Superior writing (case notes, decision rationale, reports, correspondence) and strong oral (public speaking, presentations) communication skills.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, officials at all levels, both inside and outside government, clients, and the public.
• Strong ability to analyze and evaluate policy, trends and emerging issues and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Client Relationship Management (CRM)).

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth…