Senior Investment Attraction Officer

Role Responsibilities

Alberta's government sees agriculture as a key economic driver for growth in Alberta. The agri-food sector is an important part of the Alberta economy, contributing $10.3 billion in gross domestic product and employing approximately 58,000 Albertans. To successfully grow the agriculture industry in Alberta, it is necessary to create and promote Alberta as a stable, credible and profitable location for value-added agriculture investors. Attracting investment is a competitive business. Alberta is competing with other Canadian provinces, U.S. states and other countries to attract investment into the agriculture sector. In 2024-25, the ministry facilitated approximately $725.8 million in new investments that supported the creation of 501 new and permanent jobs.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple diverse projects and tight deadlines with efficiency and focus. You possess exceptional attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication skills - both written and oral. You are driven to close a deal when stakes are high. Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Investment Attraction Officer will take an investor-focused approach to increase investment in Alberta's value-added agriculture sector. The Senior Investment Attraction Officer will research international and domestic investment-ready companies that are a strategic fit with Alberta and work with senior-level representatives in the companies to attract them to Alberta.

Primary duties will include:

• Actively researching international investment leads that are a strategic fit with Alberta. 
• Contacting leads to set up exploratory meetings to ensure a steady pipeline of investment opportunities. 
• Converting leads to opportunities to secure investment in Alberta.
• Writing briefings about investors that include an in-depth understanding of the investor, investor history, investor pain points and key policy issues.
• Creating custom proposals and pitches for investors.
• Providing consistent, high-quality service to investors by providing:
  
  • Information on the advantages of doing business in Alberta;
  • Coordination of incoming and outgoing missions;
  • Site selection support;
  • Permitting support;
  • Support on incorporating in Alberta;
  • Immigration support;
  • Pathfinding for regulatory compliance solutions;
  • Access to utilities and transportation corridors;
  • Access to government programs, grants and research and development support.

If you are passionate about growing the value-added agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta through domestic and international investment, you will want to consider this opportunity!

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.

• Creative Problem Solving: Generates innovative solutions, eliminates barriers to creativity, and fosters a culture of innovation.
• Agility: Fosters a proactive and flexible work environment, adapting quickly to changing conditions to seize investment opportunities.
• Develop Networks: Builds trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, effectively representing Alberta’s interests.
• Drive for Results: Aligns various groups to achieve broader outcomes, providing bold advice and improving performance metrics.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement for this Role:

• University graduation (international business, finance, marketing, (Agricultural) Economics, business development, political science, or a related field) 
• plus four (4) years progressively responsible experience (Business management, investment promotion, economic development or related).
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License.

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.

Further Requirements for the Role:

• Strong understanding of the sales funnel and foreign direct investment best practices.
• Solid understanding of global investment and business issues.
• Knowledge of Alberta’s food processing industry and investment drivers.
• Proficiency in navigating federal, provincial, and international investment policies.
• Excellent communication skills, including sales, presentation, and negotiation.
• Ability to facilitate business relationships and networks.
• Available for occasional evening and weekend travel or meetings when required. 

Assets:

• Experience in advising and consulting with c-suite business executives.
• Other language capabilities are a bonus!

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

Position Information:

• Office(s) located in: Edmonton, Airdrie and/or Red Deer.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time).
• Monday to Friday (08:15 am-16:30 pm).
• Evening and weekend work is sometimes required.
• Domestic and International travel.    

Additional Applicant Information:

• A cover letter is required.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities after interviews.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time, or full-time).
Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8-hour shifts per week).

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 candidate's responsibility. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What We Offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.