Program Officer

Job Information
 Job Title: Program Officer
 Job Requisition ID: 87079
Ministry: Indigenous Relations
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: September 07, 2026 
Classification: Program Services 2 Salary: $2,562.61 to $3,361.54 bi-weekly ($66,884 - $87,736/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, click here.
The Ministry of Indigenous Relations serves as a central point for the Government of Alberta to foster and maintain respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and organizations. The ministry fulfills Alberta’s legal duty to consult and works in coordination with other ministries, the federal government, and First Nations on land-related claims and collaborative initiatives. 
For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/indigenous-relations.aspx

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Metis Relations and Grants, the Program Officer provides comprehensive program, relationship management, grants administration, and operational support across the Metis Relations Unit.

The position supports the development and maintenance of relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations, contributes to the implementation and administration of grant and contribution programs, and assists with the delivery of the Employment Partnerships Program (EPP). The role conducts research, prepares briefing materials, maintains information management and data tracking systems, tracks program results, supports proposal review processes, and coordinates a variety of operational and administrative activities.

The position works across multiple program areas and provides flexible support in response to emerging priorities, ensuring the unit can effectively achieve its strategic, operational, and relationship-building objectives.

• Maintain contact databases, stakeholder profiles, community information, and relationship tracking tools.
• Assist in maintaining effective working relationships with Indigenous organizations and community partners.
• Assist in preparing materials for meetings with Indigenous governments, organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor media, stakeholder activities, and emerging issues relevant to Indigenous Relations programs.
• Draft briefing notes, issue notes, correspondence, speaking notes, presentations, and background materials.
• Support intake, review, processing, and tracking of funding applications and supporting documentation.
• Maintain funding records and ensure documentation complies with ministry requirements.
• Assist in reviewing grant agreements, amendments, work plans, budgets, and reporting submissions.
• Support communication with grant recipients regarding program requirements and deliverables.
• Assist in preparing program summaries, reports, and briefing materials.
• Supports the maintenance of electronic and physical records in accordance with ministry records management requirements.
• Support data entry, tracking, quality assurance, and reporting functions.
• Support branch initiatives and special projects as assigned.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
Agility – Creates opportunities for improvement, recognizing the importance of timing and being prepared to take action when appropriate.
Systems Thinking – Consistently takes a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas. 

Creative Problem Solving – Engages different perspectives in seeking out root causes.
Drive for Results – You execute the Branch’s prudential supervision plan while maximizing available resources and manage a large volume of work with care and attention to the recommended course of action.
Develop Networks – Forecasts potential challenges with the project implementation and negotiates major issues in advance.
This  link will assist you with understanding competencies.

Qualifications

The position requires a university degree in a related field (such as Public Administration, Indigenous studies, social sciences and political sciences). no experience required; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: 
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 
 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Required Experience:
• Experience supporting program delivery, grants administration, or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Experience preparing briefing notes, correspondence, reports, and presentations. 
Assets:

• Experience working with Indigenous organizations or communities.
• Understanding of Indigenous, specifically Métis, communities, organizations, and issues in Alberta.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

Permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (In-office). Location 9th Floor, Forestry Building, Edmonton.
Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
• Applicants being considered for this position will be required to complete a level 1 Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.
Cover letter is mandatory.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
What the Government of Alberta has to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please click here for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the  International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.