Program Systems Technologist

Job Information Job Title: Program Systems TechnologistJob Requisition ID: 86808Ministry: Transportation and Economic CorridorsLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Scope: Open competitionClosing Date: August 24, 2026, Classification: Technologies 6 Salary: $2,944.12 to $3,865.92 bi-weekly ($76,841 - $100,900/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.Role Responsibilities The Program Systems Technologist supports Alberta’s transportation infrastructure programs by ensuring program management systems, financial data, project information, and funding records are accurate, reliable, and aligned with approved budgets and business processes. The role administers and improves key programming and financial processes, provides technical expertise and data-quality oversight, supports system modernization and integration initiatives, and collaborates with regional offices and ministry partners to enable effective planning, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of annual and multi-year capital programs.The main responsibilities include: Maintain accurate, reliable and well-governed program information to support the Ministry's annual and multi-year capital investment programs. Support the effective planning, delivery and financial management of the Ministry's operating and capital programs. Promote program governance, data quality and continuous improvement across ministry program management systems. Provide technical expertise and collaborative support to internal stakeholders in the delivery of operating and capital investment programs. Strengthen organizational resilience through knowledge sharing, operational support and business continuity. 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.The competencies required to succeed in this role are: Systems Thinking- Actively engages with internal and external stakeholders and provides support when developing recommendations for senior leadership that aligns to the guiding principles of government. Agility- Maintains a problem solving/solution-orientated mind-set to support the shift in direction from government and/or senior leadership to ensure deliverables are still able to meet the deadlines. Build Collaborative Environment - Inclusive approach to developing and delivering the department's Construction Program that takes into consideration the priorities of internal and external stakeholders. Creative problem Solving - Analyzes problems to gain a high level of clarity before considering solutions. Questions the status quo to strive for innovative solutions and continuous improvement. Qualifications Requirements: Two-year technical diploma in a related field such as (Engineering, Computer Science, Business Analysis ,Information Systems , Data Management etc.). Six years of related experience. Related experience includes: Independently analyze complex program and financial issues and provide technical recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective program and financial solutions. Working knowledge of programming and capital planning, project delivery, government financial management, and transportation infrastructure programs. Working knowledge of Program Management Application (PMAD) (or equivalent enterprise program management systems), Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools. Working knowledge of Work Authorization Codes (WACs), Job Costers, Project Expenditure Approvals (PEAs), Contract Activations, Change Requests, and financial coding structures. Equivalencies: Four-year degree in a related field plus four years of related experience. 1-year related Certificate plus seven years of related experience. A minimum of eight years of related experience in lieu of formal education. Assets: Knowledge of Power BI and business process mapping. Knowledge of Government of Alberta financial legislation, policies, directives, and internal controls. ASET certification (or eligibility) is desirable. Relevant training in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analysis, Data Management, or Business Intelligence. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Notes Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.Location: Edmonton.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 we have to offer: 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 ApplyApplicants 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.It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis 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].

The Program Systems Technologist manages and improves program management systems, financial data, and project information to ensure alignment with ministry budgets and business processes. They provide technical expertise and data-quality oversight while collaborating with regional offices to support the planning and delivery of capital programs.

Candidates must possess a two-year technical diploma in a related field and at least six years of relevant experience in program and financial management. Proficiency in enterprise program management systems, Microsoft Excel, and government financial processes is required.

• Public Service Pension Plan • Professional learning and development • Work-life balance

• Power BIPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred

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• Program management
• Financial management
• Data analysis
• Capital planning
• Project delivery
• Business process mapping
• Technical expertise
• Data quality oversight
• Systems thinking
• Agility
• Creative problem solving
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Reporting tools
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• Educational Assessment
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Budgeting
• Business Intelligence
• Business Analysis
• Business Continuity
• Internal Controls
• Business Process Mapping
• Business Process
• Capital Budgeting
• Investments
• Change Requests
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Creative Problem Solving
• Data Management
• Data Quality
• Economics
• Financial Management
• Financial Data
• Formal Learning
• Governance
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Operating Expense
• Program Management
• Green Infrastructure
• Systems Thinking
• Reporting Tools

• Government & Public Sector
• Transportation
• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Program Systems Analyst
• Project Management Analyst
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

37 hours per week