Industry Development Officer

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Posting Date: Jul 2, 2025

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Industry Development Officer 
Job Requisition ID: 72463
Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 17, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI) enhances Alberta's competitive advantage by creating the conditions that will help more Albertans prosper. This includes delivering policies and programs that grow and diversify the economy; attracting and developing a highly skilled workforce; and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces.


Economic Strategy and Investment (ESI) Division

The ESI Division is focused on ensuring strategies and related policies are developed with a broad economic lens and line of sight to economic growth, job creation and investment attraction through evidence informed decisions.

Economic Strategy and Industry Competitiveness Branch

Economic Policy and Industry Competitiveness branch supports industry growth and competitiveness by developing economic policy, identifying industrial opportunities and working with stakeholders to realize shared goals. This includes working on complex and high-value investments and assessing barriers for growth in sectors like manufacturing, logistics, aerospace and more. Additionally, the branch offers concierge support to stakeholders with complex business needs, assisting in navigating regulatory barriers, accessing resources and attracting job-creating investments to Alberta.

Industry Relations Unit

The Industry Relations Unit leads external relations with industry and industry associations, gathers industry intelligence and provides customized concierge services for complex, high-impact job-creating investments, with the goal of securing positive final investment decisions that directly supports JETI’s mandate of maximizing economic and job creation benefits to the province.

The Industry Relations Unit also provides dedicated concierge support for select, high-impact job-creating investments with the goal of securing positive final investment decisions (FID) while maximizing economic and labour benefits for the province.

Concierge services are:

  • Delivered in partnership with investment attraction agencies, other orders of government and departments.
  • Focused on removing barriers to reaching positive FID for large, transformational investments with complex cross-ministry needs, significant industry implications and/or substantial government program, policy or intergovernmental implications; and
  • Focused on manufacturing, logistics and supply chains, defence and aerospace industries and other sectors with significant economic impacts.


To learn more about the Ministry, please click here:  https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-trade-and-immigration. 

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Advanced Industries, the Industry Development Officer supports the Advanced Industries team and undertakes research, analysis and project coordination activities to inform strategic decision making by senior leadership and affected stakeholders related to economic policy and strategy development. 


The primary responsibilities of the Industry Development Officer include:

 

  • Respond to department briefing requirements and stakeholder information requests in support of key ministry outcomes related to industry growth, job creation and investment.
  • Research, analysis and preparation of report materials on economic and business climate information to inform industry development.
  • Support Advanced Industries team and unit operations based on sector priorities, such as aviation, aerospace and defence
  • Acquire and disseminate information on findings related to emerging trends, industry policies, issues and programs to team members and others in support of informed planning and decision-making.


Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

 

Required Competencies:

  • Drive for Results: Supports operational planning and reporting. Proactively partners with others in supporting team initiatives and projects. Demonstrates self motivation and drives for success within a changing and uncertain operational environment. Proactively conduct research and environmental scanning to build awareness of industry trends and issues at the provincial, national, and international level.
  • Develop Networks: Build and maintain industry and organizational relationship networks to support collaborative approaches with key stakeholders in completing assigned tasks and outreach initiatives. 
  • Agility: Exercises due diligence, good judgment while thinking critically and strategically when engaging stakeholder clients, strives for continuous improvement in industry intelligence acquisitions efforts. Proactively responds to changes in government or ministry priorities. Maintains professional approach when engaging challenging stakeholders.
  • Build Collaborative Environments: Develop an information driven knowledge-based approach, focused on key industry sector opportunities while facing disruptions and a constantly changing operational environment.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Business, Engineering, Economics, Arts, Public Administration, Political Science), plus 2 years progressively responsible experience; 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.


The position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

 

  • Requires a high degree of creativity, initiative, professionalism, discretion and judgement.
  • Ability to function well in a high performing team-based environment that demands a high level of interpersonal skills and collaborative relationship building.
  • Ability to complete tasks independently and within allocated timelines.
  • High degree of proficiency with MS Office applications and database management.
  • Knowledge of the Alberta economy, key industry sectors and key stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Alberta's competitive economic position in the Canadian, North American, and global economies.
  • Experience in working with industrial economic issues is an asset.
  • Knowledge of government programs that support entrepreneurs, job creators, investment attraction and economic development in Alberta, along with knowledge and understanding of other related government ministries, agencies, and crown corporations.

 

 

Assets:

 

  • Experience in related private or public sector in industry development, regional economic development, investment attraction and industry knowledge in aviation, aerospace and defence.
  • Strong communication skills, written and oral.
  • Experience in writing reports and executive briefing materials

 

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

We are currently hiring for one full time permanent position. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (36.25 hours/week).

Work location is in Commerce Place,10155 102 Street, Edmonton.

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written assignment as part of the selection process 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

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 for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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