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Employment Status: Full-time – Permanent

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Work Model: Hybrid The Prospect

As Vice President, Commercialization and Talent, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing Alberta Innovates’ strategic priorities and delivering on its Business Plan. Serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead an integrated portfolio spanning entrepreneurship, commercialization pathways, innovation networks and the development of innovation talent to accelerate Alberta’s innovation ecosystem.

In this role, you will design and execute high-impact strategies and programs that strengthen the province’s entrepreneurial pipeline, expand access to capital for innovation-driven ventures, and enable the adoption and commercialization of emerging technologies. You will also champion initiatives that build and sustain a highly skilled innovation workforce across Alberta.

This is a highly visible executive position requiring visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and deep engagement across the innovation ecosystem. You will serve as a catalyst for collaboration, economic growth, and technological advancement, positioning Alberta Innovates as a leader in fostering a agile and globally competitive innovation economy.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

- Strategic and forward-thinking – sees the big picture, anticipates trends, and translates vision into action

- Ecosystem builder – excels at forming strong partnerships across industry, academia, and government

- Results-driven leader – focused on outcomes, impact, and measurable value creation

- Influential and credible – able to engage executives, investors, and policymakers with confidence

- People-focused – builds, develops, and inspires high-performing, diverse teams

- Cooperative and cross-functional – breaks down silos and aligns teams around shared goals

- Innovative and curious – energized by emerging technologies and new ways of driving economic growth

- Adaptable and resilient – leads effectively through complexity, ambiguity, and change

- Client- and stakeholder-centric – prioritizes user experience and ecosystem needs in decision-making

Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for duties that will include:

Lead Strategy & Portfolio Delivery

- Set and execute strategy for entrepreneurship, commercialization, and innovation talent development aligned with corporate and provincial priorities

- Oversee investment strategies, including capital deployment, co-investment opportunities, and investment services (due diligence, market insights)

- Drive integrated, client-centric programs that advance innovation, commercialization,



and ecosystem growth alongside colleagues that lead industry verticals

- Identify emerging trends and position Alberta Innovates as a leader in innovation and economic diversification

Build and Lead High-Performing Teams

- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team aligned to a shared vision

- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture

- Champion change management, talent development, and succession planning

Strengthen Ecosystem Partnerships

- Lead strategic partnerships across industry, academia, government, and global networks

- Expand market access and commercialization opportunities for Alberta innovators

- Represent Alberta Innovates with government, stakeholders, and at key forums and events

Drive Operational Excellence

- Oversee program design, delivery, and continuous improvement to ensure measurable impact

- Establish and monitor KPIs, ensuring robust performance, accountability, and outcomes

- Lead financial management, resource planning, and operational effectiveness

Support Governance & Executive Leadership

- Provide strategic advice and reporting to the Board and executive leadership

- Ensure alignment with governance, risk management, and compliance requirements

Required

Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Public Administration, Information Technology).

- Minimum of 15 years in progressively senior leadership roles.

- Proven leadership in innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, or public-sector transformation.

- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, driving organizational change, and building strategic partnerships.

- Familiarity with investment services, capital markets, and commercialization pathways.

- Highly developed expertise in Canada’s, and ideally Alberta’s, innovation ecosystem, including applied R&D;, commercialization, and talent development.

- Advanced understanding of innovation systems, public-sector governance, and economic development.

- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across government, industry, academia, and investment communities.

- Sound judgment; ability to make timely decisions with incomplete information; effective risk assessment and mitigation.





- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence through negotiation, persuasion, and consensus building across diverse stakeholder groups.

- Issues management and crisis communications expertise; ability to craft clear, consistent messages under pressure.

- Team building, coaching, and development across multidisciplinary functions.

- Vendor/agency management; brand governance; campaign planning and measurement.

Who We Are

Alberta Innovates is the province’s most comprehensive research and innovation agency. From funding to commercialization, we fuel Alberta’s innovation engine. We foster and accelerate research and innovation to support entrepreneurs and drive economic growth for the benefit of Albertans.

What We Offer

Alberta Innovates Offers a Total Rewards Package Designed To Support Both Professional Growth And Personal Wellbeing.

Depending On Employment

Status, This May Include

- Competitive compensation aligned with internal classification and pay bands

- Comprehensive benefits, including health and dental coverage and pension perks

- Vacation starting at three weeks, plus paid time-off programs that support balance

- Opportunities for learning and professional development
- A respectful, inclusive work environment that values collaboration and diverse perspectives

- Flexible work arrangements, where operationally feasible

You will work in a professional, collaborative environment where accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued, and where your work supports outcomes that matter to Albertans.

How to Apply

Interested And Qualified Applicants Are Encouraged To Submit

- A cover letter
- A resume

- Any additional supporting documents that demonstrate suitability for the role

Applications must be submitted by June 5, 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

Privacy Statement The personal information collected in the application process is for recruitment and hiring purposes only. This collection is authorized under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act.

Employment Equity

Alberta Innovates is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

This recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

If you are selected for an interview, please note that recording the interview or using AI tools or assistance during the interview is not permitted.

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