Program Officer

Job Title:

Program Officer
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Technology and Innovation

Location:

Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent
Scope:
Limited Competition
Closing Date:
Novemeber 3, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,614 - $100,493)

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:

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:

The Innovation, Privacy, and Stewardship (IPS) division is accountable for the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy; innovation programs and governance; protection of personal information; enterprise information management and technology policy, training and awareness; business relationship management with partner departments; project management; and business reporting. To learn more about us, please visit:

Within the IPS division, the Innovation Partnerships and Governance branch (IPG) has accountability to support Alberta's researchers, businesses, and entrepreneurs as they drive economic and social growth, develop partnerships, attract investments, and create jobs through strategic initiatives, programs, and investments. The branch has responsibility for leading and managing innovation strategies and initiatives and programs to enhance research and innovation across the province's key sectors and improve competitiveness.

The IPG branch is looking for a Program Officer. Reporting to the Manager, Partnerships and Commercialization Supports, this position plays a crucial role in the grant management of multi-million dollar and significant innovation ecosystem development initiatives and grants, including projects that are provided to agencies, in addition to other programs supported by the Unit such as investments connected with the ATIS.

The primary focus is on ensuring transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation in the administration of research grant funding programs.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading pre- and post-award processes for innovation grant funding programs.
• Analyzing recipient reporting to assess compliance with reporting requirements and program performance and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Ensuring accountability, compliance, and effective stewardship of public funds.
• Supporting grant financial services, including budget allocation, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and the innovation ecosystem.
• Developing briefing notes, correspondence, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Developing and updating grant funding guidelines and templates and contributing to continuous improvement of grant administration processes.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to convey complex ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in financial and grant administration.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and provide sound recommendations.
• Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

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.

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Public Administration, Business), supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience in financial administration, research, and analysis.
• Experience using AI tools to support research, document review, and analysis, with the ability to adopt and apply emerging tools effectively.
• Understanding of grant agreements, amendments, and accountability frameworks.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word,…