Capital Program Support Coordinator

Oipc Ab; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Government of Alberta seeks a Capital Program Support Coordinator in Edmonton to provide specialized administrative, financial, procurement, contract, project, and program support for the Crown Land Infrastructure Capital Development Program.

You will work with project managers, finance teams, procurement professionals, contractors and consultants to ensure timely, compliant delivery of capital projects.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
• Equivalency: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
• Experience (Preferred): 3–5 years in capital project delivery; accounting and business administration courses and project management fundamentals are preferred; design/construction in rural areas is a plus.
• Assets to the role include: extensive capital programs experience and ability to work in a large, complex organization; experience working in multi-disciplinary teams; capital projects in parks/public lands.

Responsibilities

• Cap project lifecycle systems management.
• Asset into Service program management.
• Historical Resources Impact Assessment program management.
• Capital reporting program management.
• Collaborate with planning, project management, finance, procurement and stakeholders to deliver capital investments.

Skills

Capital projects

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial management

Contract administration

Project reporting

Education

University degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Project

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

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Job Information
Job Title: Capital Program Support Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 88822
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (Up to 2 years)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 10, 2026
Classification: Program Services 2

Salary: $2,562.61 to $3,361.54 bi-weekly ($66,884 - $87,736/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 career opportunities.

Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

The Capital Program Support Coordinator provides specialized administrative, financial, procurement, contract, project, and program support for the Crown Land Infrastructure Capital Development Program. Working closely with project managers, finance teams, procurement professionals, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders, this position supports the effective delivery of capital development and major maintenance projects.

This role requires strong organizational skills, financial knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively to coordinate processes, maintain reliable financial and project information, resolve administrative issues, and ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, legislation, and contractual requirements.

Key program responsibilities include:

• Capital project lifecycle systems management
• Asset into Service program management
• Historical Resources Impact Assessment Program management
• Capital reporting program management
• And other relevant capital systems programs management

We affectionately consider the coordinator the glue and lubricant of the program as the position manages and supports the overall systems functions of the Capital Program. The role of this position directly affects the decisions associated with an annual capital investment portfolio valued at approximately $100+ million.

The Capital Program Support Coordinator works collaboratively with various project teams (planning and project management), senior leadership, corporate finance, as well as with other branches, ministries, and stakeholders to advance strategic capital infrastructure initiatives. The position ensures the accurate, efficient, and compliant delivery of Alberta’s Crown Land capital projects, addressing challenges that arise across project lifecycle, from assessment, planning, design, construction, commissioning, warranty, and closeout.

The work of the CIDI branch directly impacts visitor experience for outdoor recreation activities and the natural environment in our parks and public lands. The focus is to enable efficient and operational infrastructure through capital investment to repair, refurbish, upgrade, replace or develop new infrastructure and assets, such as day use area, campgrounds, shower buildings, check-in buildings, shelters, washrooms, water and wastewater systems, roads, trails, bridges, utilities, specialized facilities, and others to support outdoor recreation in parks and on public lands. There is over $2.7 billion of Parks asset that require proactive repairs, refurbishment, replacement and strategic planning to ensure current assets are functional and new infrastructure are developed to meet the mandates and needs of Albertans.

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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience required: University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Experience (Preferred): A minimum of three to five years of directly related experience in capital project delivery. Completion of accounting and business administration courses as well as project management fundamentals is preferred. Also, a definite asset would be experience in design/construction and development in rural areas.

Assets to the role include the following:

• Extensive experience supporting capital programs, including design and construction of projects.
• Extensive experience working in a large and complex organization, asset if a public owner - municipal, provincial or federal.
• Considerable experience working within multi-disciplinary teams and in a decentralized program structure.
• Experience delivering capital projects related to parks, public lands, recreation infrastructure, natural resource management, or land development.
• The position requires high degree of professional credibility within and external to the Ministry in order to advance and advocate the goals of the Capital Program, and the position must be able to consult and build consensus, as well as build the critical relationships to influence and demonstrate value.
• The position will need to travel as required, but at least couple times a year.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and respond to changing priorities and critical deadlines.
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills, along with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and consultation skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and contractual requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Project and Visio, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to design and manipulate spreadsheets and database information.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership when required, and influence without direct authority.
• A client-service-oriented approach and the ability to handle difficult inquiries or situations effectively.

These positions work Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

This 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rashi Vaktania at [e-mail].