Manager, Workforce Policy

Role Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to develop and advance workforce and workplace policies aligned with Ministry and Government of Alberta priorities.
• Lead and oversee research, policy, and strategy development related to acute care workforce and compensation priorities, including policy and/or legislative reviews and revisions.
• Monitor Canadian and international trends, innovations, and models to inform evidence-based acute care workforce policy advice.
• Coordinate strategic workforce policy planning and ensure alignment and integration with related Ministry and cross-government initiatives.
• Manage issues management processes to ensure timely, proactive, and comprehensive responses.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships and strategic networks with internal and external stakeholders, including other GoA ministries and health system partners.
• Support implementation of the Acute Care Action Plan and other workforce action plans, with a focus on workforce resilience.
• Plan, organize, and participate in stakeholder meetings, working groups, forums, and cross-ministry committees, representing the Unit, Branch, Division, or Ministry as required.
• Prepare and review briefings, updates, and communication materials for senior leadership, and liaise with Communications and Public Engagement on announcements and correspondence.
• Provide expert consultation and advice to internal and external stakeholders to support coordinated, high-quality, evidence-based workforce policy development.

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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.

• Systems Thinking- Understands complex health system and government environments, recognizing interdependencies and integrating workforce policies with broader Ministry and cross‑government priorities.
• Creative Problem Solving- Develops innovative, evidence-based policy solutions to address complex and evolving acute care workforce challenges.
• Agility- Adapts quickly to shifting priorities, emerging issues, and changing policy directions while maintaining momentum and focus on outcomes.
• Drive for Results- Demonstrates strong accountability for delivering high-quality policy outcomes, advancing priorities through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

Notes

One (1) permanent position available

36.25 hours per week

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.