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Job Title: Senior Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 88608
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Novemeber 9, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

The Innovation, Privacy, and Stewardship (IPS) division is accountable for the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy (ATIS); innovation programs and governance; protection of personal information; enterprise information management and technology policy, training and awareness; business relationship management with partner departments; project management; and business reporting.

Within the IPS division, Innovation, Partnerships and Governance (IPG) Branch supports Alberta’s innovators, researchers, businesses, and entrepreneurs by delivering programs and investments that drive economic growth, attract investment, and create jobs. The Branch leads innovation strategies and initiatives aligned with government priorities, including the ATIS, to strengthen research and innovation across Alberta’s key sectors and improve competitiveness.

Within the Branch, the Innovation Strategy and Governance Unit sets strategic direction, develops policy framework,



and provide governance oversight for Alberta’s technology and innovation ecosystem. The Unit leads the development and implementation of whole-of-government innovation strategies like ATIS that align public investments, programs, and institutions with provincial economic priorities, global market opportunities, and emerging technologies. This includes managing the ATIS evaluation framework and supporting data collection and analysis to measure progress and inform evidence-based decision-making.

The Unit also advances strategic priorities related to commercialization, company growth and scaling, and access to growth capital. In delivering the Governance mandate, the unit works in partnership with the Public Agency Secretariat (PAS) as legislated through their respective legislation (Alberta Research and Innovation Act, Alberta Enterprise Corporation Act), the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act (APAGA) and the Public Agencies Governance Framework.

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:

- Solid 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 infor

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