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This is a 12-month term position.

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At Travel Alberta, we are redefining the business model of a destination management and economic development leader in North America’s tourism sector. As the provincial destination management organization, we aim to double Alberta’s tourism sector to $25 billion in annual visitor spending by 2035. This bold vision reflects our commitment to transforming Alberta into a premier destination for visitors and investors, driving sustainable economic growth while showcasing our landscapes, cities, and cultural heritage. We are committed to co-investing with private sector organizations, regional destination management organizations, airlines, and generating strong returns for our shareholder.

Our Manager, Investment Programs & Business Performance will work closely with the Director, Tourism Investment & Commercial Partnerships, Vice President Commercial & Destination Development, and the Chief Commercial Officer. Responsibilities include managing:

• Travel Alberta’s aviation fund to grow direct air capacity into the province through targeted investments with air carriers.
• Travel Alberta’s investment funds to accelerate private sector investments in accommodations, experiences, transportation, and tourism communities.
• The performance reporting of the destination development unit, including the measurement framework, scorecard, measure design, and governance.

This role leverages experience in managing large-scale grant programs with government organizations, crucial for reporting ROI and enhancing our commercial acumen.

• Management of Industry Investment Programs (50%)
• Evaluation of Travel Alberta’s industry and aviation investment programs, including recommendations and performance analysis (30%)
• Monitoring and reporting of business unit performance (20%)

• Support operations, results reporting, governance, and insights for grant programs.
• Develop program materials like evaluation forms, templates, and communication tools.
• Propose strategies to optimize investment programs annually.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with public disclosures.
• Design and implement performance management systems.
• Report performance and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement to support programs.

• Oversee performance reporting and strategy for Travel Alberta’s aviation investments.
• Coordinate with vendors to evaluate airline proposals.
• Assist airline partners with reporting requirements.
• Track and report investment performance to boards and stakeholders.
• Build stakeholder relationships to advance initiatives and partnerships.

• Contribute to the department’s scorecard design.
• Collect and report quarterly, mid-year, and annual results.
• Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in public sector grant/investment program development and reporting, managing programs over $5M.
• Proven project leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with grant management tools, surveys, CRMs, etc.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and visualization.
• Ability to switch between strategic planning and execution seamlessly.
• Strong communication skills across various modalities.
• Excellent project management and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of the visitor economy ecosystem.

We appreciate your interest; no phone calls or emails please. Thank you.