# Justin Riemer

> Justin Riemer is the Edmonton-based CEO of Emissions Reduction Alberta, a role he assumed on June 6, 2022. His career spans more than 25 years in economic development, innovation and investment attraction, including leadership of the Alberta region of Prairies Economic Development Canada. He focuses on industrial technology adoption, partnerships and commercialization, and teaches business-government relations at the University of Alberta.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Emissions Reduction Alberta
- **Organizations:** Emissions Reduction Alberta, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, Government of Alberta, University of Alberta, Edmonton Unlimited
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Political Science, University of Alberta, Master’s degree, International Affairs, Carleton University
- **Known for:** Appointed ERA CEO following the organization’s 2022 executive search., More than 25 years of experience across economic development, industry expansion, investment attraction and innovation., Contributes board and advisory expertise to Edmonton Unlimited.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2019** — Held senior Government of Alberta positions focused on innovation and investment attraction; exact dates unverified.
- **2019** — Listed as Assistant Deputy Minister for the Alberta Region, Western Economic Diversification Canada, at CMC Microsystems’ LAB2FAB workshop.
- **Before June 2022** — Led the Alberta region of Prairies Economic Development Canada as Assistant Deputy Minister.
- **2022-06-06** — Became CEO of Emissions Reduction Alberta, succeeding Steve MacDonald.
- **2026** — University of Alberta directory lists him teaching SEM 678 in summer term 2026.

## Achievements

- Appointed ERA CEO following the organization’s 2022 executive search.
- More than 25 years of experience across economic development, industry expansion, investment attraction and innovation.
- Contributes board and advisory expertise to Edmonton Unlimited.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — ERA announced up to C$3.2 million for the Clean Energy Transition Partnership’s Joint Call 2026; Riemer emphasized international collaboration and markets.
- **2026-08** — ERA announced nearly C$51 million for 16 projects valued at nearly C$180 million; Riemer linked the projects to the province’s future economy.
- **2026-04** — Riemer joined an Airdrie announcement of more than C$41 million for nine electricity and construction-sector projects.
- **2026-03** — ERA selected nine tailings and mine-water projects for C$46 million in funding.

## Links

- Website: https://www.eralberta.ca/about-era/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-riemer-1229251

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Last updated: 2026-10-08