Grants & Economic Programs Officer

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Program Officer to support the development, coordination, and administration of grant and tax credit programs within the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration. You will help deliver a broad range of economic development initiatives and legacy programs, while engaging internal and external partners.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents for compliance, coordinating intake and approvals, developing guidelines, maintaining databases, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant management.
• Experience conducting research and analyzing complex information to support program development and delivery.
• Experience preparing reports, briefing materials, presentations, or other written products.
• Experience coordinating projects and managing multiple priorities while meeting established timelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to function well in a team-based environment that demands a high level of interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review applications, reports, invoices, and supporting documents to ensure compliance with program requirements, grant agreements, budget, and eligible expense criteria.
• Coordinate application intake, assessment, approvals, compliance activities, and program closure processes.
• Develop program materials, guidelines, eligibility criteria, and implement processes, including interpretation of policies, regulations, and funding requirements.
• Develop and maintain program databases and tracking systems, and support reporting and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for program improvement and enhanced stakeholder engagement through analysis of program performance, reporting data and emerging trends.
• Prepare briefing notes, ministerial correspondence, action requests, funding recommendations, and other materials for senior management, executives and government officials.
• Conduct research and provide evidence-based recommendations to management and senior leadership on grant and tax credit programs.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to support program development and delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Grant program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Program Officer to support the development, coordination, and administration of grant and tax credit programs within the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration. You will help deliver a broad range of economic development initiatives and legacy programs, while engaging internal and external partners.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents for compliance, coordinating intake and approvals, developing guidelines, maintaining databases, and