Innovation Grants Program Officer
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Lead innovation grant administration in Edmonton with analytical, financial, and stakeholder engagement expertise for Alberta’s public service. This permanent position is full-time, Monday to Friday.
Within Technology and Innovation’s Innovation Partnerships and Governance branch, the Program Officer manages multi-million-dollar grant initiatives. The work supports transparency, accountability, risk mitigation, and effective stewardship of public funds. Strong research, financial administration, and communication skills are central to success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead pre-award and post-award innovation grant processes
- Assess recipient reporting, compliance, and program performance
- Support budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
- Build stakeholder relationships across government, industry, and academia
- Prepare briefing notes, reports, correspondence, and recommendations
Requirements:
- Related university degree and two years of related experience
- Experience using AI tools for research and document analysis
- Understanding of grant agreements, amendments, and accountability frameworks
- High proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
Apply analytical, financial, and stakeholder skills to administer Alberta innovation grants and support accountable public funding programs.