Program Officer

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

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Program Officer to help shape Alberta’s future workforce and drive economic growth. You will nominate skilled foreign nationals through AAIP streams, supporting permanent residence for eligible applicants while ensuring rigorous due diligence and client service.

The role reports to the Operations Manager or Assessment Coordinator, and requires strong policy analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and proficiency with standard office tools.

Qualifications

• High degree of judgement in assessments and innovative problem solving.
• Superior writing and strong oral communication for reports, notes and presentations.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, officials and the public.
• Strong ability to analyze and evaluate policy, trends and issues and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CRM).

Responsibilities

• Shape Alberta’s future workforce and contribute to economic growth.
• Nominate skilled foreign nationals under AAIP streams to support immigration objectives.
• Report to Operations Manager or Assessment Coordinator and manage complex casefiles with due diligence.
• Ensure decisions meet program criteria and statutory requirements and align with service standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality client service.

Skills

Judgement

Written communication

Oral communication

Relationship building

Policy analysis

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, IR/Public Admin/Social Science/Law or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

CRM

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Program Officer
Job Requisition ID: 86617
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.

Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

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.

For more information on the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-trade-and-immigration

Role Responsibilities

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)).

APS Competencies

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.

• Systems Thinking - Impact of strategies and changes on the work of clients, stakeholders, and team members and support organization vision and goals through strategic planning of tasks and considering relationships between different work approaches and their impact on different programs, divisions and ministries.
• Creative Problem Solving - Facilitate the creation of a work environment for generating and finding newer ideas to solve existing and potential problems.
• Agility - Ability to create an adaptable environment and overcome barriers through proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Drive for Results - Design and manage projects to achieve intended outcomes and deliverables within allotted timeframes and budget.
• Develop Networks - Develop and sustain a network of relationships across the department and with other GOA ministries on issues and work with other branches to develop effective communication channels to enhance and maximize the effectiveness of interactions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

University graduation degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Public Administration, Social Science, Law or a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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.

The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:

• Knowledge of policy and program development process.
• Knowledge and comprehension of the Alberta economy and business community
• French language skills.
• Experience delivering immigration programs, developing immigration policy or who have a minimum of 1-year business experience (e.g. business ownership, business consulting and/or evaluation or business management experience).
• Exercising due diligence in validating information presented in accordance with established criteria (e.g. conducting investigations, interviews, researching/following up on facts)
• Experience in conducting research and analysis.
• Experience in preparing written reports.

For application consideration, you must attach a cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role.

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

Notes

This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position can be located in Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written assignment as part of the interview process.

The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks and reference checks.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.