Senior Investment Planner

Job Information

Job Title: Senior Investment Planner

Job Requisition ID: 86722

Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors

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 1, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

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 and diverse career opportunities.

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serve as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network. For more information, visit

https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors

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Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Program Planning, the Senior Investment Planner leads the development, coordination, and submission of the Annual Capital Plan, ensuring alignment with the government priorities, strategic objectives, asset management principles, and fiscal constraints. The position provides expert analysis and advice on capital investment requirements across the provincial transportation network.

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for development of the annual Capital Plan Submissions.

Maintain and administrate the Total Project Cost (TPC) repository, ensuring project cost information is accurate, current, complete, and readily accessible to support capital planning, funding decisions, project prioritization, and executive reporting.

Prepare quarterly capital plan reports that summarize project status, costs, forecasts, funding pressures, and emerging risks

Work with Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) on Budget Submissions by coordinating the development, analysis, and preparation of budget proposals, funding requests, and supporting documentation for the capital plan

Support Federal Funding Applications and Programs by coordinating the development, preparation, and submission of applications for federal infrastructure funding opportunities

Develop and update strategic transportation plans that support the government's and the ministry's goals

Collaborate with regional offices, program areas, and delivery teams to support integrated capital planning, project prioritization, scope development, cost validation, and the identification of emerging transportation infrastructure needs and risks.

Prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations, and other decision-support materials to inform senior management, executive leadership, and government decision-makers on capital planning priorities, funding requirements, risks, and investment opportunities.

The branch and the division are supported in achieving the ministry's mandate, goals and objectives.

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.

Build Collaborative Environment

• Fosters a culture of trust, inclusion, and teamwork by creating opportunities for open communication, knowledge sharing, and meaningful stakeholder engagement.

Systems Thinking

• Understands how individual projects, programs, funding decisions, policies, stakeholders, and external factors interact within the broader capital planning environment.

Agility

• Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities, funding environments, government directions, and business needs.

Drive for Results

• Consistently delivers high-quality outcomes by taking ownership of priorities, maintaining focus on objectives, and ensuring work is completed effectively and on time.

Creative Problem Solving

• Applies innovative, analytical, and strategic thinking to address complex challenges and identify opportunities for improvement. Looks beyond traditional approaches, challenges assumptions, and develops practical solutions that balance competing priorities, resource constraints, and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Requirements

University graduation in a related field such as (Business, Economics, Engineering etc.)  plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.

Related experience includes

Experience working in capital planning, project delivery, financial analysis and budgeting.

Working knowledge of the Government of Alberta's capital planning and financial reporting processes.

Understanding Benefit Cost Ratio Analysis along with database skills using Access, Excel, Power BI, and AI would also be an asset.

Equivalencies

Two years of related diploma plus six years of related experience.

1-year of related Certificate plus seven years of related experience.

A minimum of eight years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Minimum recruitment standards

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

Notes

Additional Position Details

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily/36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Applicants are advised 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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

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 for a job online. Please see

Job Application Resources

for

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

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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

TAS Administrator Name

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