The Camrose Regional Exhibition & Agricultural Society (CRE) to lead the implementation of a significant regional sustainability and innovation initiative. Working closely with agricultural societies, producer organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, educational institutions, government agencies, volunteers and community partners, the Program Manager will coordinate regional engagement activities, oversee program delivery, manage reporting and evaluation, and build strategic partnerships that strengthen agriculture and rural communities across East Central Alberta. This role is responsible for ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope and budget while supporting CRE's vision of becoming East Central Alberta's Agricultural & Community Training Hub.

Program

Planning and Execution Lead implementation of the Regional Sustainability & Innovation Blueprint. Develop and manage program plans, timelines, budgets, milestones and deliverables. Monitor program risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Ensure successful delivery of all program objectives, monitor program risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Manage day-to-day program operations, scheduling and logistics. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Implement program evaluation and performance measurement systems.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and program outcomes.

Capture lessons learned and recommended continuous improvements. Lead coordination of engagement and build long-term partnership and working relationships with agricultural societies, producer organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, Indigenous communities, and government partners that support CRE’s strategic direction.



Coordinate marketing and communications efforts to support stakeholder engagement and regional outreach activities.

Community & Agricultural Engagement Conduct community engagement and listening sessions. Coordinate implementation and evaluation of pilot initiatives including: Agricultural literacy programming Seasonal revenue-generating events Training and micro-credential opportunities Evaluate pilot outcomes and recommend opportunities for long-term implementation. Accurate, timely and high-quality reporting Effective implementation of performance measurement systems 5+ years of experience in program management, program coordination, or related roles.

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Agriculture, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.

Program

Management certification (PMP/CAPM) considered an asset. Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder or regional initiatives.

Experience working with community organizations, producer groups, or agricultural stakeholders, government-funded initiatives are considered an asset.

Experience in program evaluation, reporting, and performance tracking. Regional travel throughout East Central Alberta. Occasional evening and weekend meetings/events.

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Class 5 Driver's Licence required. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of Alberta's historic agricultural organizations. You will work alongside an engaged Board of Directors, an experienced Executive Director, dedicated Team members, community leaders, agricultural organizations and provincial partners to develop cutting-edge solutions that strengthen agriculture, community sustainability and regional collaboration for years to come. #

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