Job Information
Job Title: Senior Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 75246
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 17, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Innovation, Privacy, and Policy (IPP) Division in Technology and Innovation oversees the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy, protects personal information, guides the ethical use of data, and manages the Ministry’s policy and legislative coordination and mission planning. We advance strategies and policies for data delivery, content management, and privacy-related programs as well as ensuring responsible governance for Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation. We aim to drive meaningful change and foster a culture of innovation and ethical data use across the province. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.
Within the IPP Division, the Innovation Ecosystem Branch (IEB) advances Alberta's innovation agenda by setting direction for technology and innovation matters for government, its agencies, industry and academia; investing in research and innovation to build talent, solutions and capacity; and providing direction, oversight and evaluation of Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation to ensure their investments enhance growth of the tech and innovation sector. The actions of the Branch align with government priorities such as those identified in the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy (ATIS) and are intended to attract talent and expertise, support the next generation of innovators, and attract impactful innovation investments to help diversify the economy and lead to economic and social benefit for all Albertans.
The Innovation Partnerships and Investments unit (IPI) works with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities in the innovation ecosystem with the foresight of implementing programs and initiatives for delivery by system partners and department to better coordinate and strengthen Alberta's innovation, ecosystem development and commercialization efforts. The unit identifies paths for stakeholders/companies in the commercialization and scaleup journey by leveraging networks and programming. System optimization, ecosystem development and strengthening Alberta's, commercialization efforts by working with key system partners including Government of Alberta agencies, non-profit organizations, industry, and academia are areas of focus for the IPI.
The Innovation Ecosystem Branch is looking for a Senior Advisor. This position reports directly to the Manager, Partnerships and Commercialization Supports.
The responsibilities of this role include:
• Providing support to multiple Government of Alberta cross-ministry initiatives, ensuring deliverables are tracked and met.
• Supporting innovation programs and initiatives, delivered by innovation system partners including agencies and other organizations.
• Preparing briefing notes, funding recommendations, and ministerial correspondence, while representing the team on committees and working groups to influence policy and processes.
• Contributing to the development of innovation related program and policy products within the department.
• Leading and managing pre- and post-award grant funding processes, ensuring alignment with legislation, regulations, and organizational goals.
• Monitoring program accountability by reviewing and approving progress, financial, and outcomes reports, while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Liaising with stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and operationalize funding decisions to achieve desired outcomes and system impacts.
• Conducting reviews and analyzing recipient reporting, providing operational support, and contributing to the development of economic development programs.
To be successful in this position, you must demonstrate:
• Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.
• Advanced analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in writing, editing, research, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to provide evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership and contribute to cross-ministry initiatives.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
1. Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
2. Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
3. Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
4. Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
5. Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Requirements:
• University degree in Business, Commerce, Public Administration, Sciences and Information Technology or a related field supplemented by at least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Experience with various Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Equivalencies:
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
Assets:
• Demonstrated strength in written communication, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal research funding and commercialization supports.
• Experience with grants management tracking systems such as Microsoft CRM.
• Some experience with Action Request Tracking Systems (ARTS), peer review platforms, and committee support materials.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position
Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday
Location: Commerce Place | 10155 102 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4G8
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
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.
Additional Information:
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. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
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 the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans:
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
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 Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.
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