Program 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

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Job Information
Job Title:Program Officer
Job Requisition ID:88144
Ministry:Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 12, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613.68 - $100,492.57/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.

Leading efforts to grow Alberta’s economy by supporting entrepreneurs and employers, promoting trade and investment, helping recruit and retain domestic and foreign workers and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces.

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI) has the following responsibilities:

• Jobs: helping address employment needs, establishing and enforcing Alberta’s employment standards and the laws governing the health and safety of Alberta’s workplaces, as well as establishing fair and transparent governance practices for regulated professions and designated occupations or trades.
• Workforce development: ensuring Albertans have the skills to succeed in the workplace and employers have access to the talent they need.
• Economy: supporting Alberta entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to drive growth and job creation.
• Regional economic development: delivering tailored services that respond to the distinct economic priorities of Alberta’s regions while strategically leveraging their strengths and emerging regional opportunities.
• Trade and investment: attracting investment, promoting trade and supporting Alberta businesses’ abilities to access new markets, with a focus on defence, manufacturing and other key sectors.
• Immigration: attracting international talent to address labour market gaps, providing credential recognition services and enhancing access to settlement services to support full participation in Alberta’s economy and society.

The Program Delivery and Compliance Unit, within the Policy and Program Delivery Branch, administers and delivers programs that support Alberta’s economic development by encouraging business growth and fostering the success of small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the province’s primary and emerging sectors.

Role Responsibilities

The Program Officer provides support in the development, coordination, and overall administration of grant and tax credit programs. This position contributes to the effective delivery and administration of a broad range of economic development initiatives and legacy programs, while supporting stakeholder engagement and fostering collaborative relationship with internal and external partners.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Review applications, reports, invoices, and supporting documents to ensure compliance with program requirements, grant agreements, budget, and eligible expense criteria.
• Support the administration of grant and tax credit programs by coordinating 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 and contribute to 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 that support economic growth.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to support program development and delivery.

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.

Drive for Results:

• Executes program delivery activities, proactively identifies and resolves issues, and ensures timely actions are taken to achieve program objectives and deliver expected results.
• Demonstrates accountability for outcomes by collaborating with stakeholders, monitoring progress and seeking opportunities to improve program performance.

Systems Thinking:

• Identifies and responds to stakeholder and community needs by developing program options and evaluating potential outcomes.
• Supports the delivery of effective and sustainable programs.

Agility:

• Adapts to changing priorities, emerging issues, and evolving stakeholder needs.
• Manages multiple projects and competing priorities while delivering high-quality work within established timelines.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field plus 2 years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as describe 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Assets:

• Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate:
• Experience with tax credit or grant program development or delivery.
• Financial background is an asset.
• Knowledge of grants management tracking systems such as Microsoft Client Relations Management (CRM) is an asset.
• Ability to foster good stakeholder relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of policy and program development frameworks.
• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
• 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.

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