Manager, Portfolio and Projects

<div> <div> <div> <div> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><em><span data-teams="true">At AFSC, we are rooted in people and agriculture, and we believe meaningful work happens when individuals feel valued, supported, and connected to a greater purpose. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and lead what’s next, whether they’re in the field or at a desk. We attract people who care deeply about making an impact on their teams, communities, and the future of agriculture in Alberta, working hard to keep them inspired so they stay.</span></em><br><br><span style="white-space: normal;"><em>Posting will close June 1, 2026.</em></span></p> <br><em>Location is flexible, within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant.</em></div> </div> </div> </div><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, this position is responsible for effectively enabling AFSC Executive and Senior Management to achieve the corporation’s strategic business objectives by establishing, maintaining, participating in, and adding clarity and focus to a process that collects, assesses, approves, prioritizes, and disseminates the status of corporate projects and initiatives. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Facilitates successful outcomes by making certain selected initiatives effectively coordinated, resourced and lead, and that appropriate project management best practices are employed in relation to people, processes and tools. Being enterprise-wide, these projects are often large, complex and have multiple stakeholders.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What will your growth opportunities look like in this role?</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Gain enterprise-wide exposure by working closely with Executive and Senior Leadership on high-impact strategic initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Develop and refine advanced portfolio and project management capabilities across complex, cross-functional programs.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Strengthen your strategic thinking and business acumen by contributing to corporate prioritization, planning, and decision-making.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Lead and influence change at an organizational level, driving innovation and continuous improvement in the PMO.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Build and mentor high-performing teams, enhancing your leadership and people development skills.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Expand your ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive alignment across diverse groups.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What will you be responsible for? </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Lead and manage the organization’s project portfolio, ensuring initiatives are aligned with business goals and delivered effectively.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Provide clear leadership and direction, connecting team efforts to organizational strategy while driving performance and development.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Oversee project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment, compliance, and successful outcomes.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Plan and manage budgets, resources, and business priorities to maximize efficiency and support strategic objectives.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Develop strategies, policies, and capabilities that strengthen team effectiveness and support long-term organizational growth and innovation.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What are we looking for from you?</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Plans, prioritizes, and executes work efficiently, driving accountability and continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Provides clear direction and communicates effectively, tailoring messages to different audiences to gain alignment and support.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Analyzes complex information and financial indicators to solve problems and make informed business decisions.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Builds and develops strong, collaborative teams while supporting individual growth and removing obstacles to performance.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thinks strategically, anticipates future opportunities, and turns vision into actionable plans and results.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">What else is in it for you?</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and fully remote options.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">Annual health spending account.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">A Winter Holiday closure to recharge and reset.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">Participation in the MEPP pension plan.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">Generous vacation entitlements and special leave days.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">Access to health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">Post-secondary education with a related degree </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">12 years related experience with 5 years in leadership capacity </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0px; line-height: normal; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #1c1c1e;">Certificate in project management, PMP, or equivalent experience</span></li> </ul><p style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #393839; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><strong style="outline: none;">About AFSC</strong></p> <p style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #393839; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><em><span data-teams="true">Here you can expect a workplace where people matter, your work has real impact, and you’re supported to grow and succeed. For more than 85 years, we’ve helped strengthen Alberta’s agriculture sector through lending, insurance, and income stabilization programs and we’re proud to continue that legacy with a team that believes in meaningful, purpose-driven work. </span></em></p> <p style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #393839; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"> </p> <p style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #393839; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><em><span data-teams="true"><strong>People are our Foundation</strong>. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. <strong>Clients are our Focus</strong>. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. <strong>Excellence is our Aspiration</strong>. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. </span></em></p> <p style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #393839; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"> </p> <p style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #393839; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><em><span data-teams="true">Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.If you’re looking to grow what matters - your career, your community, and the future of agriculture - we’d be excited to have you join us.</span></em></p> <p style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #393839; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br style="outline: none;"><em style="outline: none;"><a href="https://afsc.ca/about-afsc/" target="_self">https://afsc.ca/about-afsc/</a> </em></p>

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