Manager, Program Planning

Job Information

Job Title: Manager, Program Planning

Job Requisition ID: 82303

Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: April 22, 2026

Classification: Manager Zone 2

Salary: $3,920.66 - $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year)

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure.

With Alberta

Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

The Ministry Promotes a Vital And Diverse Economy By

• Managing transportation safety
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure.

For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors

Role Responsibilities

As a strategic leader in Alberta’s Transportation and Economic Corridors ministry, the

Manager, Program Planning plays a pivotal role in shaping the province’s capital investment future. This position leads the development of annual and quarterly capital plan submissions, drives financial accountability across major infrastructure programs, and provides expert guidance that directly influences executive level decisions. With a blend of analytical strength, collaborative leadership, and program oversight, this role ensures that Alberta’s transportation infrastructure is planned, funded, and managed with precision and long term vision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the capital investment portion of the annual and quarterly capital plan submissions.
• Oversee accurate and timely capital investment reporting, including quarterly submissions and annual reporting requirements.
• Collaborate on monthly capital forecasting and ensure alignment with financial policies and coding standards.
• Support in year oversight of capital and select operating programs, including budget allocations, expenditure monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Manage and mentor a team of planners and analysts, fostering a collaborative, high performance environment.
• Review and reconcile disaster recovery financial information and prepare claims for the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on capital planning, financial issues, and emerging priorities.

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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 .

Systems Thinking

Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values. Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.

Creative Problem Solving

Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve results and activities. Explores different work methods and what made projects successful, shares learning. Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.

Drive for Results

Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. Acknowledges even indirect responsibility. Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted. Reaches goals consistent with APS di