Assistant Deputy Minister, Pharmaceutical and Supplementary Benefits

 Job Information

Job Title:  Assistant Deputy Minister, Pharmaceutical and Supplementary Benefits

Job Requisition ID:   72644

Ministry:  Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location:  Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:  Full Time

Hours of Work:  36.25

Regular/Temporary:  TEMPORARY (1 year opportunity)

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.

This is a 1-year TEMPORARY opportunity

Qualifications

This role demands an influential and highly credible leader with extensive and varied executive management experience in complex multi-stakeholder environments. You bring strengths in leading complex programs, operations and public policy development in a large organization with the ability to influence innovative outcomes. Your background includes fiscal management and the negotiation of significant, complex agreements, and you are recognized for promoting a partnering culture and working effectively with stakeholders on initiatives in dynamic environments. Your ability to empower teams and capacity for facilitating change will support your success. An understanding of health system issues and priorities in Alberta and other jurisdictions is an asset, and a related degree is preferred. 

Role

Reporting to the Associate Deputy Minister, you will lead the planning and enhancement of the quality and delivery of Pharmaceutical and Supplementary Benefits services across the province. This position requires a blend of strategic and operational leadership to oversee the delivery of health benefits programs and pharmaceutical policies and strategies.  With a focus on program evaluation and renewal, you will lead a diverse and complex portfolio that includes: management and payment of physician, pharmacist, and allied health professional service; pharmacy and supplemental health benefits; administration of the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan; Aids to Daily Living and Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors programs; and oversight of blood programs and policy oversight of diagnostic imaging and laboratory services.   Developing agreements with the Pharmacists’ Association of Alberta, and other allied health organizations is a key accountability.  Your excellent communication and influential skills will lend to strong networks and relationships with complex stakeholders and partners.  You have experience leading strong teams accountable for program delivery and you demonstrate an understanding of government and department priorities. 

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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Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

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.