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Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 83762
Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 25, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 -137,705 year)
Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Alberta’s economic engine. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy Trade and Immigration supports regional and provincial economic development, promotes international trade and investment, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy workplaces.
Role Responsibilities
The Ministry of Jobs Economy, Trade and Immigration is looking for one (1) Manager, Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
The Economic Development and Business Supports Division leads the advancement of Alberta’s economic development agenda by designing and delivering policies, strategies, programs, and services that support job creation and economic diversification across the province. The Division provides strategic intelligence and analysis, develops policy, engages with stakeholders, and delivers high quality programs and supports with a strong focus on client service excellence.
Within the Policy and Program Delivery Branch, the Program Delivery and Compliance Unit is responsible for administering programs and initiatives that drive investment, business growth, job creation, and economic diversification throughout Alberta. These programs play a critical role in supporting Alberta businesses, municipalities, and regional organizations by encouraging regional economic growth and fostering the development of small and medium sized primary and emerging sectors.
Reporting to the Director, the Manager, Film and Television Tax Credit (FTTC) Program serves as the operational lead for the delivery and administration of the FTTC program. This role is responsible for overseeing program operations, including application review, stakeholder engagement, issue resolution, and contributions to program reporting and evaluation. The Manager prepares recommendations for approval by the Minister or assigned designate and provides timely, accurate analysis and advice to inform program and policy direction.
If this opportunity interests you, please do not hesitate to apply!
Please
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:
Systems Thinking: You will need to anticipate requirements of industry and prospective program applicants and balance this with an understanding of taxation and financial reporting to implement the program.
Drive for Results: You are directly responsible for the achievement of program objectives and for the delivery of the program portfolio. You must be driven to achieve desired results, meet tight deadlines, and take initiative.
Develop Networks: You must identify and engage with relevant stakeholders who can provide required information and insights to inform effective decision making and proactively manage relationships.
Agility: You must provide solutions to ambiguous problems and help the team navigate these unusual circumstances or issues in program delivery.
Qualifications
University graduation in Business, Economics or in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented with four years of related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
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.
Assets:
A background in accounting and/or finance is preferred.
Experience and knowledge in tax credit program delivery at the provincial and/or federal levels is preferred.
Understanding of legislation, regulations, and impacts on policy frameworks is an asset.
Knowledge of approaches related to evaluation and performance measurement / accountability frameworks is an asset.
Strong leadership and execution skills.
Problem resolution and issues management skills.
Superior experience and abilities in collaboration and consensus-seeking processes.
Strong interpersonal skills focusing on the ability to communicate effectively
Strong writing skills to identify issues and prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, memos and letters.
Strong verbal communication skills to facilitate meetings and events, present information on programs and services.
Well-developed team building and people management skills.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to
Notes
This is a full-time position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Working location will be Edmonton, Alberta.
Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing attention to detail skills.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, may need to provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
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 -
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
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.
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 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 Jenny Luong at [email protected].
Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 83762
Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 25, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 -137,705 year)
Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Alberta’s economic engine. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy Trade and Immigration supports regional and provincial economic development, promotes international trade and investment, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy workplaces.
Role Responsibilities
The Ministry of Jobs Economy, Trade and Immigration is looking for one (1) Manager, Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
The Economic Development and Business Supports Division leads the advancement of Alberta’s economic development agenda by designing and delivering policies, strategies, programs, and services that support job creation and economic diversification across the province. The Division provides strategic intelligence and analysis, develops policy, engages with stakeholders, and delivers high quality programs and supports with a strong focus on client service excellence.
Within the Policy and Program Delivery Branch, the Program Delivery and Compliance Unit is responsible for administering programs and initiatives that drive investment, business growth, job creation, and economic diversification throughout Alberta. These programs play a critical role in supporting Alberta businesses, municipalities, and regional organizations by encouraging regional economic growth and fostering the development of small and medium sized primary and emerging sectors.
Reporting to the Director, the Manager, Film and Television Tax Credit (FTTC) Program serves as the operational lead for the delivery and administration of the FTTC program. This role is responsible for overseeing program operations, including application review, stakeholder engagement, issue resolution, and contributions to program reporting and evaluation. The Manager prepares recommendations for approval by the Minister or assigned designate and provides timely, accurate analysis and advice to inform program and policy direction.
If this opportunity interests you, please do not hesitate to apply!
Please
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:
Systems Thinking: You will need to anticipate requirements of industry and prospective program applicants and balance this with an understanding of taxation and financial reporting to implement the program.
Drive for Results: You are directly responsible for the achievement of program objectives and for the delivery of the program portfolio. You must be driven to achieve desired results, meet tight deadlines, and take initiative.
Develop Networks: You must identify and engage with relevant stakeholders who can provide required information and insights to inform effective decision making and proactively manage relationships.
Agility: You must provide solutions to ambiguous problems and help the team navigate these unusual circumstances or issues in program delivery.
Qualifications
University graduation in Business, Economics or in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented with four years of related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
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.
Assets:
A background in accounting and/or finance is preferred.
Experience and knowledge in tax credit program delivery at the provincial and/or federal levels is preferred.
Understanding of legislation, regulations, and impacts on policy frameworks is an asset.
Knowledge of approaches related to evaluation and performance measurement / accountability frameworks is an asset.
Strong leadership and execution skills.
Problem resolution and issues management skills.
Superior experience and abilities in collaboration and consensus-seeking processes.
Strong interpersonal skills focusing on the ability to communicate effectively
Strong writing skills to identify issues and prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, memos and letters.
Strong verbal communication skills to facilitate meetings and events, present information on programs and services.
Well-developed team building and people management skills.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to
Notes
This is a full-time position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Working location will be Edmonton, Alberta.
Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing attention to detail skills.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, may need to provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
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 -
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
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.
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 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 Jenny Luong at [email protected].
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager, Film and Television Tax Credit Program position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Edmonton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
