Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Innovation Strategy, the Senior Advisor leads strategic policy, performance measurement, evaluation, and reporting activities that support implementation of ATIS.

The position coordinates information across ministries, agencies, programs, and external partners and translates complex evidence into credible public reporting and practical advice for senior and executive leaders.

The responsibilities of this role include: Provide strategic policy and program advice on innovation, technology, commercialization, and emerging opportunities.

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ATIS performance measurement and evaluation framework, including performance indicators, targets, and reporting processes.

Develop logic models, performance indicators, data definitions, measurement methodologies, and assessment criteria.

Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative information to assess performance, identify trends and risks, and develop recommendations for policy and program improvements.

Prepare briefings, reports, dashboards, Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions, and other executive correspondence.

Conduct policy research and jurisdictional analysis on innovation, commercialization, technology adoption, capital formation, talent, intellectual property, artificial intelligence,



quantum technologies, defence and dual-use technologies, and related areas.

Build collaborative relationships with government, industry, post-secondary institutions, and other stakeholders.

Manage complex projects and priorities by coordinating contributors, establishing timelines, and delivering high-quality results.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.

Experience in policy development and analysis, performance measurement, evaluation, or related strategic planning activities.

Sound judgment and creative problem-solving when information is incomplete, data is inconsistent, or established approaches do not exist.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.

Robust project management and organizational abilities, with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Diplomacy and strong collaboration, facilitation, and relationship-management skills with government, agencies, and external partners.

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📌 Senior Advisor (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton