Innovation Grants Program Officer

2 hours ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full-time

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.