The Camrose Regional Exhibition & Agricultural Society (CRE) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Program Manager to lead the implementation of a significant regional sustainability and innovation initiative.
Working closely with agricultural societies, producer organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, educational institutions, government agencies, volunteers and community partners, the Program Manager will coordinate regional engagement activities, oversee program delivery, manage reporting and evaluation, and build strategic partnerships that strengthen agriculture and rural communities across East Central Alberta.
About the Role:
This role is responsible for ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope and budget while supporting CRE's vision of becoming East Central Alberta's Agricultural & Community Training Hub.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
Program Planning and Execution
- Lead implementation of the Regional Sustainability & Innovation Blueprint.
- Develop and manage program plans, timelines, budgets, milestones and deliverables.
- Coordinate consultants and external service providers.
- Monitor program risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure successful delivery of all program objectives, monitor program risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Program Coordination and Administration
- Manage day-to-day program operations, scheduling and logistics.
- Coordinate meetings, events and engagement activities.
- Maintain accurate program documentation, records and communications.
- Support procurement and coordination of external resources.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Implement program evaluation and performance measurement systems.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and program outcomes.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations and funding updates for leadership and stakeholders.
- Capture lessons learned and recommended continuous improvements.
Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement
- Lead coordination of engagement and build long-term partnership and working relationships with agricultural societies, producer organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, Indigenous communities, and government partners that support CRE’s strategic direction.
- Coordinate marketing and communications efforts to support stakeholder engagement and regional outreach activities.
- Coordinate regional consultation and engagement activities across multiple regions.
- Facilitate meetings, workshops and stakeholder sessions.
- Gather, analyze and incorporate stakeholder feedback into program planning
Communication & Collaboration
- Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners.
- Develop clear, consistent communication across all stakeholder groups.
- Support knowledge sharing and alignment across regions with program updates.
- Capture success stories and lessons learned throughout the program.
- Prepare and deliver presentations for various stakeholder and partner groups.
Community & Agricultural Engagement
- Design and coordinate regional consultation activities.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops and focus groups.
- Conduct community engagement and listening sessions.
- Capture and analyze stakeholder feedback.
- Translate consultation findings into practical recommendations.
Innovation & Revenue Pilot Coordination
Coordinate implementation and evaluation of pilot initiatives including:
- Agricultural literacy programming
- Seasonal revenue-generating events
- Training and micro-credential opportunities
- Partnership development initiatives
- Evaluate pilot outcomes and recommend opportunities for long-term implementation.
Accountabilities
- Delivery of program milestones on schedule and within budget
- Strong stakeholder participation and engagement
- Accurate, timely and high-quality reporting
- Effective implementation of performance measurement systems
- Development of sustainable regional partnerships
- Alignment of program outcomes with CRE strategic priorities.
Experience and Education Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in program management, program coordination, or related roles.
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Agriculture, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Program Management certification (PMP/CAPM) considered an asset.
- Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder or regional initiatives.
- Experience working with community organizations, producer groups, or agricultural stakeholders, government-funded initiatives are considered an asset.
- Experience in program evaluation, reporting, and performance tracking.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics and deliver complex programs on time and within scope.
Working Conditions:
- Regional travel throughout East Central Alberta.
- Occasional evening and weekend meetings/events.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence required.
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
Why Join CRE?
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of Alberta's historic agricultural organizations.
You will work alongside an engaged Board of Directors, an experienced Executive Director, dedicated Team members, community leaders, agricultural organizations and provincial partners to develop innovative solutions that strengthen agriculture, community sustainability and regional collaboration for years to come.
If you are passionate about rural communities, agriculture, partnership development and leading meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.
Experience:
- Program management: 5 years (preferred)
Location:
Work Location: In person
