Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Workforce

Job Information

Job Title:  Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Workforce

Job Requisition ID:   72643

Ministry:  Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:   Regular

Scope:  Open Competition

Closing Date:  July 11, 2025

Classification:  Executive Manager 2

About Us

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service.

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable primary health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to public health challenges, improving public health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services.

For further information, visit the ministry websites at  https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.

This competition may be used to fill the current and future vacancies across government.

Role

Reporting to the Associate Deputy Minister you will lead the mobilization of the Health Workforce Strategy, your scope is system wide as you influence legislative, policy and fiscal approaches that ensure the right balance of skilled professionals. You hold accountability for leading the design of physician and allied health provider compensation models and providing critical direction in the negotiation and implementation of health workforce collective and professional agreements.  A strategic connector, you serve a vital liaison role with the regulatory colleges and professional associations that govern and represent the health professions in Alberta (e.g. Alberta Medical Association, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Alberta College of Pharmacists, etc.). Leveraging a shared commitment to sustainability, you will foster stakeholder relationships and engage key partners to shape strategies that align with the values, principles and emerging service directions of the health sector.

Qualifications

Your background includes significant related executive leadership experience with strengths in challenging multi-stakeholder environments. Your career demonstrates expertise in strategy development, public policy design and coordination, strengths in negotiating complex agreements, fiscal sustainability and experience implementing evidence-based practices and accountability approaches. You bring a reputation as a strategist and problem solver with proven success in driving innovation and renewal.  Understanding of health system priorities, the health workforce and issues with the political, economic and global environment is essential to your success.  A related degree is preferred.

Salary

$6,403.39 to $8,403.71 bi-weekly.  ($167,128 - $219,336 / annually)

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans:
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile

How to Apply

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Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:

https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.  

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.