Business Partner, Greenhouse Gas Mitigation

1 week ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Alberta Innovates Full time
Business Partner, Greenhouse Gas Mitigation (24 Month Term)

Competition number: 2607

Are you our Business Partner, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mitigation? You would be a good fit for this position if you:
Are passionate about GHG emissions reduction and have an interest in directly contributing to technological advancement for the benefit of Alberta
Enjoy building productive relationships and working directly with a broad cross-section of partners and stakeholders in industry, technology development, government, academia, and clean technology funding organizations
Are highly organized possessing good organizational, project management, and time management skills

We are game changers

Alberta Innovates is a provincially funded corporation with a mandate to deliver 21st-century solutions for the most compelling challenges facing Albertans.

We do this by building on our province's research and technology development strengths in the core sectors of health, environment, energy, food and fibre, and platforms such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and omics.

We are working with our partners to diversify Alberta's economy, improve our environmental performance, and enhance the well-being of Albertans through research and innovation.


Intrigued? Here's some more information about the position:
Supports the delivery of AI and ERA-led funding programs, focusing primarily on technologies enabling Alberta in achieving its climate change goals
Supports interaction with external stakeholders including technology scouting, outreach, engagement, coaching, feedback, and debrief processes
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, Trusted Partner organizations, government department working groups, industrial associations, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective low carbon technology initiatives
Provides technical input to develop a high-impact portfolio of projects, ensuring that AI and ERA programs are well-aligned with the strategic plans of the Government of Alberta (GoA)
Coordinates and participates in proposal evaluation activities including scheduling and conducting proposal reviews, proposal analysis, review compilation and scoring, review team coordination and contracting, and development of funding recommendation documents
Acts as the primary point of contact between both AI and ERA and various funding recipients
Works with funding recipients to develop project work plans, milestone schedules, and key performance metrics for projects that advance technology toward commercialization
Monitors achievements, performance, and outcomes throughout the course of projects
Reviews progress reports, financial reports, outcomes reports, and commercialization plans provided by funding recipients to ensure satisfactory alignment with AI and ERA goals and mandate
Maintains an ongoing relationship with funding recipients after projects have completed

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
An advanced degree is an asset
Project management certification is an asset
5 years of experience in technology research or innovation
Proven knowledge of scientific, engineering, business, and project management principles
Demonstrated knowledge of technology, theories, regulatory issues, and economics of Alberta's energy system and the clean technology industry
Proven analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Understanding of the Government of Alberta's and Canada's energy and environment related strategies, strategic business plans, policy frameworks, and relevant legislation
Good organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail that reflects ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks, competing agendas, and client demands
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, senior leaders, and external partners
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Flexible and adaptable to the dynamic and changing environment
Results oriented
Strong research, writing and editing skills
Ability to travel as required

Why Alberta Innovates?

We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts.

We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned.

We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business, so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance.

ALBERTA INNOVATES IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

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