Employment Status: Full-time – Term (24 months)

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Work Model: Hybrid

About The Opportunity
IP Alberta is a new provincial office being stood up within Alberta Innovates to build Alberta's intellectual property awareness, protection and commercialization capacity. As Senior Advisor, you will work as the right hand to the VP, IP Alberta through this start-up phase: turning direction into coordinated action, keeping multiple priorities moving, and listening closely to the innovation ecosystem as the office takes shape.

The Senior Advisor, IP Alberta is an opportunity to be part of a professional, purpose-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Most importantly, your work will contribute to meaningful outcomes that make a difference for Albertans and help shape the future of our province.

Key responsibilities in the role of Senior Advisor, IP Alberta include:

Work closely with the VP, IP Alberta to translate direction into clear plans, coordinate concurrent workstreams, and keep priorities, decisions and risks on track.

Lead and support complex projects and initiatives that advance IP Alberta's priorities and strengthen intellectual property capacity across the province.

Build and maintain effective relationships with government, post-secondary institutions, industry partners, entrepreneurs, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders, listening closely to understand their needs, perspectives and ideas.

Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, and discussions to gather input, build alignment, and support the successful implementation of IP initiatives.

Research, assess, and translate emerging trends, leading practices, stakeholder feedback, and performance data into practical, creative recommendations and business solutions.

Collaborate with internal teams to integrate intellectual property considerations, performance measures, and best practices across programs, services, and operations.

Develop business cases, reports, briefing materials, dashboards, and recommendations to support decision-making and organizational priorities.

Monitor and evaluate program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to the development of operational processes, governance frameworks,



and reporting mechanisms.

Support the advancement of partnerships and collaborative initiatives that enhance intellectual property awareness, commercialization outcomes, and economic impact in Alberta.

Provide strategic analysis and advice on intellectual property initiatives, programs, policies, and opportunities that support innovation and commercialization outcomes.

What You Need to Thrive in This Role

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Sciences or Business Administration or equivalent demonstrated experience.

10 years of progressively responsible experience in organizational transformation, enterprise integration, strategy execution, program/portfolio management, or building new programs or functions.

Experience working in the field of innovation, with a working knowledge of intellectual property concepts.

Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional change initiatives, working with ambiguity.

Strong facilitation, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Experience working with executive leadership teams in dynamic or complex changing environments.

Strong project management skills with a proven ability to coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.

Intellectual Property related credentials, project management certification, iCD are considered assets.

Be naturally curious and relationship-focused: a strong listener who seeks out different perspectives, thinks creatively beyond established approaches, and translates complex information into practical solutions.

This role will require at least 20% travel time with potentially more in the first year.

Who We Are
Alberta Innovates is the province’s most comprehensive research and innovation agency. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta’s innovation engine.



We foster and accelerate research and innovation to support entrepreneurs and drive economic growth for the benefit of Albertans.

InnoTech Alberta is Alberta's leading research and technology organization providing innovative solutions to global challenges facing industry, business and the public sector. With world-class researchers, leading-edge facilities, and strategic investments, InnoTech paves the path of innovation that grows Alberta's economy.

What We Offer
At Alberta Innovates, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your growth opportunities, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

Competitive compensation aligned with our internal career framework and pay structures

Comprehensive health, dental, and pension benefits to support you and your family

Professional development and learning opportunities to help you grow and advance your career

A collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every contribution matters

Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate, along with vacation and earned time off to rest, recharge and help you bring your best self to work

The minimum starting salary for this position is $145,000 annually. Placement within the salary range will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity

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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📌 Senior Advisor, Intellectual Property (IP) Alberta
🏢 Alberta Innovates
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