Resource Governance Advisor

Job Information
Job Title: Resource Governance Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 88141
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: November 13, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
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 career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

The Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship (IPS) Division is accountable for the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy; the protection of personal information and guidance around the ethical use of data; and the governance of Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation. The division also advances the strategies and policies related to the delivery of data, content management, technology, and privacy related programs and services. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation

Within the IPS division, the Enterprise Strategic Operations (ESO) Branch is accountable for enterprise IT reporting, project management, and IMT communications, training, and outreach. This includes enterprise services to promote the Ministry’s services and resources across the Government of Alberta (GoA), supporting the adoption of technology and innovation to deliver better, faster, and smarter services.

Role Responsibilities

The ESO branch is looking for two (2) Resource Governance Advisors. Reporting to the Manager, Project Standards and Controls, this position is responsible for leading the effective planning, allocation, utilization, and governance of project delivery resources across TI Project Services.

This position also serves as the primary liaison between project demand and project delivery capacity, helping leadership make informed decisions regarding resource assignments, prioritization, and forecasting.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading resource allocation and governance processes to align project delivery capacity with organizational priorities.
• Monitoring workforce capacity, utilization, and demand trends to support effective resource planning and decision-making.
• Developing and maintaining resource forecasts, dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to inform leadership decisions.
• Analyzing resource requirements, identifying capacity constraints and risks, and recommending workforce optimization strategies.
• Advising project teams and leadership on resource management practices, priorities, and conflict resolution.
• Driving continuous improvement of resource planning, governance, reporting, and project management practices.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Research and analytical skills.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position. 

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.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Commerce, Arts), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• Experience with business operations, portfolio support and project management functions.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Equivalencies

• A related master’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

 

The following experience will be considered assets

• Working in a Project Management Office (PMO) within a government or public-sector environment, supporting Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery.
• Managing resource allocation, capacity planning, forecasting, and workforce reporting activities.
• Using resource management systems, reporting tools, and operational dashboards.
• Supporting project delivery and project management standards and practices within cross-functional and collaborative team environment.

 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position (2x positions)

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Edmonton

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

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.

Links and information on what we have 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 see Job Application Resources 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.