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Alberta Innovates / InnoTech Alberta

Manager, Innovation Talent Pathways

AB, Canada

Apply by: Oct 3, 2026

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Responsibilities

The Manager, Innovation Talent Pathways will lead the implementation and evolution of the Commercialization Talent Framework to support Alberta's innovation ecosystem. This role involves managing talent programs, fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships, and providing strategic leadership to drive workforce readiness and research commercialization.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and at least 8 years of experience in managing complex programs or portfolios. Additionally, a minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience and a strong background in stakeholder engagement within innovation or research sectors are required.

Experience

5 to 10 years

Education

bachelor degree

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Skills

Talent framework leadership
Program management
Stakeholder engagement
Strategic planning
Commercialization
Innovation ecosystem
Partnership development
Budget administration
Performance measurement
Policy development
Team leadership
Mentorship
Systems thinking
Change management
Market intelligence
Workforce development

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health benefits
Dental benefits
Pension benefits
Professional development
Vacation
Earned time off

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Innovation
Talent Pathways
Commercialization
Alberta Innovates
Ecosystem
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Management
Program Management
Workforce Development
Research Translation
Partnership Development
Budget Administration
Performance Measurement
Policy Development
Change Management
Systems Thinking
Business Cases
Labour Market Trends
Entrepreneurial Development
Mentorship
Government Relations
Post-secondary Education
Economic Development
Technology Management
Public Policy

Original job description

Employment Status: Full-time – Permanent

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Work Model: Hybrid

About the Opportunity

The Manager, Innovation Talent Pathways is an opportunity to be part of a professional, purpose-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Most importantly, your work will contribute to meaningful outcomes that make a difference for Albertans and help shape the future of our province.

Key responsibilities in the role of Manager, Innovation Talent Pathways include:

Talent Framework Leadership

Lead the implementation, evolution, and continuous improvement of Alberta Innovates' Commercialization Talent Framework, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and innovation outcomes.
Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of talent pathways and programs spanning student engagement, graduate training, work-integrated learning, entrepreneurial development, commercialization skills development, and industry talent attraction and retention.
Develop and recommend investment priorities, funding models, and performance measures that support commercialization and innovation ecosystem objectives.
Manage portfolio planning activities and develop investment and resource allocation recommendations.
Develop evidence-based recommendations for leadership regarding new programming, policy development, program redesign, and investment opportunities.
Use market intelligence, labour market trends, ecosystem data, and stakeholder insights to identify emerging talent gaps and opportunities.
Support the development of business cases, strategic plans, briefing materials, and recommendations for leadership and government stakeholders.
Implements performance measurement processes and monitors portfolio outcomes.

Ecosystem & System Leadership

Coordinate and facilitate engagement across Alberta’s innovation ecosystem to identify talent challenges, opportunities, and system-level solutions.
Convene and facilitate collaborations among post-secondary institutions, industry partners, government agencies, funders, investors, and ecosystem organizations.
Contribute subject matter expertise to provincial talent strategies and related planning activities.
Support ecosystem alignment and collaboration around talent development, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, research commercialization, and innovation capacity building.
Represent Alberta Innovates on provincial, national, and sector-specific committees, advisory groups, and working groups.
Monitor and assess emerging trends related to innovation talent, workforce development, commercialization, and research translation.

Client and Stakeholder Management

Build and sustain relationships with leaders and key decision-makers across government, academia, industry, investment organizations, Indigenous communities, and ecosystem partners.
Lead consultations and co-development processes to ensure programming reflects stakeholder needs and market realities.
Influence decision-makers and partners to achieve alignment around talent investment priorities, commercialization objectives, and ecosystem development initiatives.
Facilitate collaboration across Alberta Innovates portfolios to support integrated client pathways and coordinated ecosystem investments.

Partnership and Growth

Identify, develop, and negotiate partnerships that enhance talent development outcomes and expand Alberta's commercialization capacity.
Support partnership development with post-secondary institutions, federal funding agencies, industry associations, innovation organizations, foundations, and private-sector partners.
Support the development of partnership and investment approaches that leverage external funding and resources.
Evaluate opportunities for program expansion, new funding mechanisms, and collaborative initiatives that strengthen provincial talent pathways.
Assess partnership opportunities and provide recommendations to executive leadership regarding priorities and investments.

Leadership

Provide leadership, set clear goals, monitor performance, and drive professional development.
Offer ongoing feedback, mentorship, and training to build team capability and high performance.
Define project scopes, objectives, and successful criteria for programs and initiatives.
Create and deliver project plans, status reports, and presentations to stakeholders and senior leadership within the organization.
Ensure adherence to organizational policies, practice standards, and change management processes.
Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to program managers and project teams.
Establish performance measures, goals, objectives and priorities in collaboration with Executive Director.
Assign and review work completed by direct staff.

What You Need to Thrive in This Role

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Policy, Innovation, Science, Engineering, Technology Management, Economic Development, Higher Education Administration, or a related discipline.
8 years of progressively responsible experience managing and delivering complex programs, initiatives, portfolios, partnerships, or projects within innovation, research, commercialization, talent development, economic development, post-secondary education, government, or industry sectors.
2 years of people leadership or management experience, including responsibility for team leadership, operational planning, stakeholder engagement, budget administration, and achieving program or business objectives.
Experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships involving government, industry, post-secondary institutions, and ecosystem organizations.
Experience developing and implementing program strategies, frameworks, policies, funding programs, or investment portfolios with measurable organizational or ecosystem impact.
Experience building relationships, influencing decision-making, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders with diverse interests and perspectives.
Experience working within Alberta's innovation, research, commercialization, workforce development, or post-secondary ecosystem is considered an asset.
Systems-thinking capability with the ability to implement, manage, and continuously improve complex frameworks, initiatives, and portfolios that deliver organizational and ecosystem outcomes. Ability to translate corporate strategy into actionable plans, priorities, investments, and measurable outcomes.

Who We Are

Alberta Innovates is the province’s most comprehensive research and innovation agency. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta’s innovation engine. We foster and accelerate research and innovation to support entrepreneurs and drive economic growth for the benefit of Albertans.

What We Offer

At Alberta Innovates we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your career growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

Competitive compensation aligned with our internal career framework and pay structures
Comprehensive health, dental, and pension benefits to support you and your family [remove if casual role or temp, under 12 months]
Professional development and learning opportunities to help you grow and advance your career
A collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every contribution matters
Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate, along with vacation and earned time off to rest, recharge and help you bring your best self to work.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter prior to the application deadline of October 2, 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

Privacy Statement

The personal information collected in the application process is for recruitment and hiring purposes only. This collection is authorized under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act.

Employment Equity

Alberta Innovates is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

This recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

If you are selected for an interview, please note that recording the interview or using AI tools or assistance during the interview is not permitted.

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