Senior Investment Planner

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Investment Planner in Edmonton to lead the Annual Capital Plan development and ensure alignment with priorities and fiscal constraints. The role provides expert analysis across the transportation network and collaborates with Treasury Board, regional offices, and delivery teams.

Reporting to the Manager of Program Planning, you will prepare briefing materials, oversee cost repositories, and support federal funding applications while contributing to

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field and 4 years progressively responsible related experience.
• Experience in capital planning, project delivery, financial analysis, and budgeting.
• Understanding Benefit Cost Ratio Analysis and data tools such as Access, Excel, Power BI is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and submit the Annual Capital Plan.
• Maintain the Total Project Cost repository with accurate data.
• Prepare quarterly capital plan reports on status, costs, forecasts and risks.
• Coordinate Budget Submissions with Treasury Board and Finance.
• Support federal funding applications and programs for infrastructure.

Skills

Capital planning

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Access

Education

University degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

AI

Access

Job description

Job Information
Job Title:Senior Investment Planner
Job Requisition ID:86722
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: September 1, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/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

Reporting to the Manager, Program Planning, the Senior Investment Planner leads the development, coordination, and submission of the Annual Capital Plan, ensuring alignment with the government priorities, strategic objectives, asset management principles, and fiscal constraints. The position provides expert analysis and advice on capital investment requirements across the provincial transportation network.

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for development of the annual Capital Plan Submissions.
• Maintain and administrate the Total Project Cost (TPC) repository, ensuring project cost information is accurate, current, complete, and readily accessible to support capital planning, funding decisions, project prioritization, and executive reporting.
• Prepare quarterly capital plan reports that summarize project status, costs, forecasts, funding pressures, and emerging risks
• Work with Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) on Budget Submissions by coordinating the development, analysis, and preparation of budget proposals, funding requests, and supporting documentation for the capital plan
• Support Federal Funding Applications and Programs by coordinating the development, preparation, and submission of applications for federal infrastructure funding opportunities
• Develop and update strategic transportation plans that support the government's and the ministry's goals
• Collaborate with regional offices, program areas, and delivery teams to support integrated capital planning, project prioritization, scope development, cost validation, and the identification of emerging transportation infrastructure needs and risks.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations, and other decision-support materials to inform senior management, executive leadership, and government decision-makers on capital planning priorities, funding requirements, risks, and investment opportunities.
• The branch and the division are supported in achieving the ministry's mandate, goals and objectives.

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.

• Build Collaborative Environment - Fosters a culture of trust, inclusion, and teamwork by creating opportunities for open communication, knowledge sharing, and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
• Systems Thinking - Understands how individual projects, programs, funding decisions, policies, stakeholders, and external factors interact within the broader capital planning environment.
• Agility - Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities, funding environments, government directions, and business needs.
• Drive for Results - Consistently delivers high-quality outcomes by taking ownership of priorities, maintaining focus on objectives, and ensuring work is completed effectively and on time.
• Creative Problem Solving - Applies innovative, analytical, and strategic thinking to address complex challenges and identify opportunities for improvement. Looks beyond traditional approaches, challenges assumptions, and develops practical solutions that balance competing priorities, resource constraints, and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field such as (Business, Economics, Engineering etc.) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.

Related experience includes:

• Experience working in capital planning, project delivery, financial analysis and budgeting.
• Working knowledge of the Government of Alberta's capital planning and financial reporting processes.
• Understanding Benefit Cost Ratio Analysis along with database skills using Access, Excel, Power BI, and AI would also be an asset.
• Two years of related diploma plus six years of related experience.
• 1-year of related Certificate plus seven years of related experience.
• A minimum of eight years of related experience in lieu of formal education.
• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily/36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.