Resource Governance Advisor

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

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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.

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• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.