Manager, Technical Standards

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Technical Standards 
Job Requisition ID: 73115
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 25th, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: ​$3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 - $117,275/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division within the Ministry of Technology and Innovation (TI) leads the development of the next generation of digital public services for the GoA. DDD partners with other departments to deliver products, platforms and services that are better, faster, and easier, through modern user-centered agile processes. DDD offers potential candidates a unique opportunity to work on meaningful challenges that transform government and positively impact Albertans.

The Platforms branch within DDD is accountable for supporting ministry programs through the planning, development, delivery and operations of user-centered common platform services. The branch builds and develops common platforms and data services that enable product teams to deliver working software that meets the needs of their users.

Role Responsibilities

The Platforms branch is looking for a Manager, Technical Standards. This position reports to the Director, Platforms Operations.

 

The responsibilities of these roles include:

• Overseeing implementation and continuous improvement of digital trust, authentication, credentialing, and payment technical policy and standards across the enterprise.
• Providing strategic guidance to senior leadership on digital trust, credential ecosystems, and risk-based governance.
• Managing procurement strategy, documentation, and contract execution, ensuring alignment with risk, compliance, and innovation goals.
• Leading the lifecycle management of legal agreements (e.g., MoUs, integration, intergovernmental), ensuring alignment with standards and risk tolerance.
• Overseeing the GoA mobile app stores and Notify Program, and the branch testbed environment to support digital service delivery and innovation.
• Defining goals, manage performance, and lead recruitment, training, and development of unit staff.
• Monitoring progress, adjust strategies, and contribute to planning documents, reports, and executive communications.
• Serving as acting Director when required.

 

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to develop technical standards with strong governance and compliance acumen.
• Ability to manage procurement processes and legal agreements.
• Ability to analyze risks and adapt plans proactively.
• Ability to manage an extensive set of concurrent projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work issues in real time.
• Efficient time management skills.

 

Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

 

• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the