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Innovation Director Salaries in Edmonton, AB

• What is the average Innovation Director salary for Edmonton, AB?
  How much does an Innovation Director in Edmonton, AB make? The median annual Innovation Director salary in Edmonton, AB is C$194,968, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$165,121-C$234,299 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Innovation Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Innovation Director in Edmonton, AB.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Innovation Director in Edmonton, AB that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Innovation Director in Edmonton, AB are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Innovation Director
  Advances the vision, strategy, and thinking methodologies used to innovate new products and services, introduce novel or disruptive ideas, improve existing processes, and create a culture of innovation within the company. Embraces an innovation strategy and defines and implements objectives and measures aligned with overall company goals that add value to stakeholders. Directs and champions innovation projects and oversees resources and budgets. Seeks out new opportunities with partners or alliances that support innovation efforts. Collaborates with internal teams and provides training resources to promote a culture of innovation that encourages and supports experimentation and rewards new ideas and ways of thinking. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

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