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Director, Capital Planning and Programming Job Information Job Title: Director, Capital Planning and Programming Job Requisition ID: 81280 Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: March 31, 2026 Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2 Salary: $5,018.84 to $6,373.20 bi-weekly ($130,992 - $166,341/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. Overview 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 wellintegrated transportation system and enabling market access. Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure. Responsibilities Program Management Leadership and Oversight. Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) Financial Reconciliation and Support. Program Reporting, Analytics, and Performance Management. Support for Capital Planning and Construction Program Development. Strategic Advisory Support, Policy Alignment, and Issue Management. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Coordination. Branch Leadership, People Management, and Continuous Improvement. Competencies Systems Thinking : Integrates broader context into planning. Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends. Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions. Supports organization vision and goals through strategy. Addresses behaviours that challenge progress. Agility : Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices. Drive for Results : Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles. Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges. Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes. Upholds principles and confronts problems directly. Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission. Develop Networks : Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative. Creates impactful relationships with the right people. Ensures needs of varying groups are represented. Goes beyond to meet stakeholder needs. Build Collaborative Environments : Ensures all needs are heard and understood. Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders and shares resources. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes. Qualifications Required: University degree in Business, Engineering, Public Administration or related, PLUS 7 years related experience or equivalent as described. 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. For Example: Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 10 years of experience. Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 9 years of experience. Related minimum 11 years of experience. The successful candidate must also have: Deep knowledge of financial frameworks, timelines, and requirements for capital and operating program oversight. Strong financial and business acumen in budgeting, expenditure monitoring, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial controls. Comprehensive understanding of legislation, policies, directives, and Treasury Board requirements governing financial reporting, program management, and disaster recovery funding. Strong grasp of departmental and GoA priorities, strategic objectives, and governance structures. Political acumen and awareness of provincial priorities, fiscal pressures, and risks. Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, including Regions, Technical Services, Alberta Infrastructure, and Treasury Board and Finance. Expertise in consultation, facilitation, negotiation, and issue resolution. Proven leadership skills in coaching, mentoring, workload planning, and performance management. Solid understanding of transportation system considerations relevant to program delivery and financial stewardship. Strong data analytics capability, including understanding of data structures, tables, query languages, and tools (e.g., Oracle Toad, Power BI). Ability to extract, analyze, validate, and interpret data to support executive decision-making. Assets: Knowledge of Ministry program management systems, financial reporting tools, and data sources (e.g., PMA Delivery). Understanding of emerging analytics needs, performance measurement methodologies, and evolving data capabilities. Familiarity with technical analyses and operational inputs from Regions and Technical Services and how they inform forecasting and reporting. Proficiency with project management and program planning software and the ability to guide staff in data-driven reporting practices. A professional designation, such as CPA, CMA, CGA, P.Eng. Minimum Recruitment Standards Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position. Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week. Location: Edmonton. Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role. 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. Information For Applicants Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. Leadership and mentorship programs. 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. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (parttime). 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 postsecondary 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 Tomasz Gruszka at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr