Industry Development Program Specialist

Government of Alberta; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government team as an Industry Development Program Specialist, where you will play a vital role in supporting Alberta's agriculture and food sectors. This position offers the opportunity to lead programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, focusing on innovation and new ventures. You will collaborate with clients, manage federal funding, and contribute to strategic program development. If you have a passion for agriculture and a desire to make a difference in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow your career while making a significant impact on Alberta's economic recovery and growth.

Qualifications

• University Degree in a related field and 4 years of relevant work experience required.
• Equivalencies may be considered based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of programs under the Sustainable-CAP Agreement.
• Collaborate with clients to facilitate application processes.
• Manage federal funds efficiently to fulfill Sustainable-CAP objectives.

Skills

Research and analysis

Program delivery and design

Project management

Oral communication

Written communication

Negotiation skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

University Degree in Business, Economics, or Public Administration

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Industry Development Program Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 65617
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 06, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta.

The Trade, Investment and Food Safety Division expands and diversifies Alberta’s food and bio-product manufacturing sector in local and global markets while also providing effective food safety assurance systems.

The Export and Investment Branch focuses on attracting investment to Alberta’s agri-processing sectors and expanding export opportunities for Alberta’s businesses.

This position is responsible for providing leadership and support for Programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP) Agreement in Alberta. Primary responsibility is supporting the delivery of and contributing to strategic development of programs to achieve goals and objectives of the Sustainable-CAP Growth and Value-Added Theme Programs.

Key responsibilities of this position:

• Collaborate with clients to facilitate successful application processes
• Track performance measures
• Contribute to the implementation of agricultural policy agreements
• Coach and influence Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) staff to achieve objectives
• Ensure federal funds are allocated and spent in accordance with agreements
• Report program performance measures to provincial and federal governments

This position reports to the Manager, Industry Development Programs, and will receive guidance as required. It is expected that this position will take initiative to explore potential solutions to challenges.

This position will be focusing on the following areas for day-to-day responsibilities:

• Allocating Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP) funding in Alberta to support agricultural innovation and new ventures.
• Managing federal funds efficiently and accountably to fulfill Sustainable-CAP objectives.
• Continuously improving policy agreements, program development, and implementation processes through strategic planning, policy input, program design changes, and evaluations.

Qualifications

University Degree in a field related preferably in Business, Economics, Public Administration or related discipline, and a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience is required.

Equivalencies may be considered - 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

Additional Requirements:

• Significant knowledge and experience on the following fields:
  • Research and analysis and/or
  • Program delivery and design

Assets:

• Demonstrated tact, judgement, negotiation and troubleshooting skills, along with strong project management skills, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with grant program development or delivery is an asset.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

How To Apply
Applicants 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.

Closing Statement
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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.