Manager, Investment Programs

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Job Title: Manager, Investment Programs
Job Requisition ID: 77453
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 1, 2025
Classification: Manager, Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,148 - $117,276/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 Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. The ministry also supports foundational programs like irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/agriculture-and-irrigation.aspx .

The Trade, Investment and Food Safety Division expands and diversifies Alberta’s food and bio-product manufacturing sector in local and global markets while also providing effective food safety assurance systems.

The Export and Investment Branch focuses on attracting investment to Alberta’s agri-processing sectors and expanding export opportunities for Alberta’s businesses. The Branch also designs and delivers Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding programs related to growth and value-added development and provides performance measurement and program evaluation services for the Division.

The Export Development and Industry Grants Section is responsible for export development, including oversight of in-market agriculture activities through Alberta International Offices, delivery of grant programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support Alberta’s value-added sector, and delivery of the Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit.

Role Responsibilities

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to grow the agriculture industry in Alberta? Do you enjoy managing teams and getting the full potential out of your staff? If so, this is the job for you We are looking for an effective team leader with strong knowledge and experience in program development and delivery.

Reporting to Director of Export Development and Industry Grants, this position manages the development and administration of programs to support economic growth and job creation within Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector. This includes programs such as the Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s Emerging Opportunities program.

The Manager is responsible for overseeing program operations, including application review, stakeholder outreach, issue resolution and program reporting and evaluation. This position prepares the recommendations for approval by the Minister or assigned designate. The Manager also provides timely, accurate analysis and recommendations to inform policy decisions, based on a thorough understanding of risk and impacts.

The responsibilities of Manager, Investment Programs are:

- Manage the detailed development and continuous improvement of the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit and Sustainable CAP Emerging Opportunities programs in line with strategic priorities and direction, providing analysis and recommendations to inform program and policy decisions.
- Maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships to enhance awareness of the programs and enable relevant linkages.
- Manage the ongoing operations of the funding programs to reach intended goals and performance measures.
- Provide leadership, direction and support to the Investment Programs team that includes program advisors, specialists and coordinators.

This position requires an effective leader with high level of knowledge on program planning and management, approaches to evaluation and performance measurement and/or accountability frameworks and conflict resolution strategies.

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 .

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS Competencies:

Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues:

- Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.
- Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas.
- Brings the right people together to solve issues.
- Identifies new solutions for the organization.

Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles:

- Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.
- Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes.
- Upholds principles and confronts problems directly.
- Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.

Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them:

- Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.
- Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.
- Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.
- Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.

Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes:

- Involves stakeholders and shares resources.
- Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion.
- Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others.
- Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.

Qualifications

The minimum requirement is a University Degree preferably in Business, Economics, Public Administration, or related, plus a minimum of four (4) years of progressively related work experience is required.

Equivalencies may be considered - directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Preference will be given to those with knowledge and experience related to tax credit and/or grant program development or delivery.

Assets:

- Good understanding of taxation and accounting principles and concepts.
- Good understanding of financial, venture and capital investments.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislative and government decision making process.
- Knowledge of the value-added processing agriculture sector.
- Program planning and management.
- Approaches related to evaluation and performance measurement and/or accountability frameworks.
- Conflict resolution strategies and approaches.
- Office located in Edmonton, J.G.O’Donoghue Building (7000-113 Street).
- Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time).
- Monday to Friday (08:15 am-16:30 pm).
- Managers are expected to work the hours needed to fulfill their responsibilities (evening and weekend work is sometimes required).

Other Application Information:

- A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
- This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
- Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
- Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009.
- 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.

- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- 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 Sam Thomas Mathew at Sam.Thomasmathew@gov.ab.ca .

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