Program Systems Technologist

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Program Systems Technologist in Edmonton to support transportation infrastructure programs. You will oversee program management systems, budgeting data, and reporting to ensure alignment with approved budgets and processes, while driving system modernization.

Responsibilities include governance, data quality, and collaboration with ministry partners to enable planning, delivery and reporting of multi-year capital programs.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Business Analysis, Information Systems, Data Management, etc.
• Six years of related experience.
• Experience analyzing complex program and financial issues and providing technical recommendations.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective program and financial solutions.
• Working knowledge of programming and capital planning, project delivery, government financial management, and transportation infrastructure programs.
• Working knowledge of PMAD (or equivalent enterprise program management systems), Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of WACs, Job Costers, PEAs, Contract Activations, Change Requests, and financial coding structures.
• Equivalencies include: Four-year degree plus four years of related experience; 1-year certificate plus seven years; eight years of related experience in lieu of formal education.
• Assets: Knowledge of Power BI and business process mapping; knowledge of GoA financial legislation and internal controls; ASET certification desirable; relevant training in CS, IS, BI.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, reliable and well-governed program information to support the Ministry's annual and multi-year capital investment programs.
• Support the effective planning, delivery and financial management of the Ministry's operating and capital programs.
• Promote program governance, data quality and continuous improvement across ministry program management systems.
• Provide technical expertise and collaborative support to internal stakeholders in the delivery of operating and capital investment programs.
• Strengthen organizational resilience through knowledge sharing, operational support and business continuity.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Capital planning

Project delivery

Government financial management

Transportation infrastructure programs

PMAD system

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Reporting tools

Power BI

Business process mapping

Education

Two-year technical diploma in a related field

Four-year degree in a related field (equivalencies)

Tools

PMAD

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Data analysis tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Program Systems Technologist
Job Requisition ID: 86808
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
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: August 24, 2026,
Classification: Technologies 6
Salary: $2,944.12 to $3,865.92 bi-weekly ($76,841 - $100,900/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.
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serve as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network. For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.

Role Responsibilities

The Program Systems Technologist supports Alberta’s transportation infrastructure programs by ensuring program management systems, financial data, project information, and funding records are accurate, reliable, and aligned with approved budgets and business processes. The role administers and improves key programming and financial processes, provides technical expertise and data-quality oversight, supports system modernization and integration initiatives, and collaborates with regional offices and ministry partners to enable effective planning, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of annual and multi-year capital programs.
The main responsibilities include:

1. Maintain accurate, reliable and well-governed program information to support the Ministry's annual and multi-year capital investment programs.
2. Support the effective planning, delivery and financial management of the Ministry's operating and capital programs.
3. Promote program governance, data quality and continuous improvement across ministry program management systems.
4. Provide technical expertise and collaborative support to internal stakeholders in the delivery of operating and capital investment programs.
5. Strengthen organizational resilience through knowledge sharing, operational support and business continuity.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

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.
The competencies required to succeed in this role are:

• Systems Thinking- Actively engages with internal and external stakeholders and provides support when developing recommendations for senior leadership that aligns to the guiding principles of government.
• Agility- Maintains a problem solving/solution-orientated mind-set to support the shift in direction from government and/or senior leadership to ensure deliverables are still able to meet the deadlines.
• Build Collaborative Environment - Inclusive approach to developing and delivering the department's Construction Program that takes into consideration the priorities of internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative problem Solving - Analyzes problems to gain a high level of clarity before considering solutions. Questions the status quo to strive for innovative solutions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field such as (Engineering, Computer Science, Business Analysis ,Information Systems , Data Management etc.).
• Six years of related experience.

Related experience includes:

• Independently analyze complex program and financial issues and provide technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective program and financial solutions.
• Working knowledge of programming and capital planning, project delivery, government financial management, and transportation infrastructure programs.
• Working knowledge of Program Management Application (PMAD) (or equivalent enterprise program management systems), Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of Work Authorization Codes (WACs), Job Costers, Project Expenditure Approvals (PEAs), Contract Activations, Change Requests, and financial coding structures.

Equivalencies:

• Four-year degree in a related field plus four years of related experience.
• 1-year related Certificate plus seven years of related experience.
• A minimum of eight years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Power BI and business process mapping.
• Knowledge of Government of Alberta financial legislation, policies, directives, and internal controls.
• ASET certification (or eligibility) is desirable.
• Relevant training in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analysis, Data Management, or Business Intelligence.

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

Notes

Term of Employment : Permanent, Full-time position
Hours of Work : 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.
Location : Edmonton.
Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
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.