Change Management Lead

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Posting Date: Oct 6, 2025

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Change Management Lead 
Job Requisition ID: 74896
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 14, 2025 
Classification:Program Services 4
Salary: $2,881.03 to $3,776.62 bi-weekly ($75,195 - $98,570/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

The Government of Alberta (GoA) offers a dynamic and impactful environment for professionals seeking to influence public policy and drive meaningful change. Within the Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services, the Health Information Act Policy and Data Governance Unit (HIAPDGU) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of health data management and privacy.

Are you a strategic thinker with a strong commitment to be a part of a team driving impactful  change in Alberta’s health sector?  As part of the Data Access and Information Privacy Branch,  this team is at the forefront of implementing legislative and regulatory changes that support. Applicants with a strong background in change management, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis will find this role particularly rewarding, as it offers the opportunity to lead complex initiatives, support transitions in health sector privacy requirements, and contribute to the seamless implementation of a province-wide data governance framework.

Role Responsibilities

This position plays a central role in supporting legislative and regulatory changes, advancing privacy requirements in the health sector, and implementing a comprehensive data governance framework across Alberta’s health data ecosystem. Reporting directly to the Director of the Health Information Act Policy and Data Governance Unit, the Change Management Lead will coordinate and drive projects that vary in scope and complexity from short-term assignments requiring strategic analysis to long-term, multi-component initiatives involving diverse stakeholder groups. 

This role demands a high level of strategic thinking, collaboration, and communication, with a focus on building awareness, mobilizing knowledge, and supporting successful adoption of policy and program changes across government and the health sector.

Responsibilities include:    

  • Collaborate with team members to develop and apply change management strategies that support health information and data governance priorities.
  • Create tailored training, presentations, and resources to support stakeholder engagement across government and the health sector.
  • Research and apply emerging trends in health privacy and data governance to inform planning and implementation.
  • Develop and maintain communication, coaching, and engagement plans to support change initiatives.
  • Gather and analyze stakeholder feedback to improve messaging and support tools.
  • Lead or contribute to projects of varying complexity, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Prepare agendas, reports, and correspondence to support meetings and decision-making processes.
  • Represent the unit in meetings with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and alignment.
  • Draft and present documentation for oversight bodies, including the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
  • Identify and assess sensitive policy issues and provide strategic advice to leadership.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards 
Program Services 4 Requirements:  

  • University graduation in a related field (e.g: Public Health, Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Computing Sciences, Sociology) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below
  • A cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role should be attached with your application.


Equivalencies: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:   

  • 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
  • 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

  • Change Management Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

 

Preferences:

  • Implementing legislative and/or regulatory frameworks 
  • Developing stakeholder focused training and/or communication materials 
  • Experience preparing briefing and/or presentations for senior leadership or oversight bodies 
  • Experience facilitating stakeholder engagements and/or training 

    Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

    Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

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

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.

Systems Thinking 

  • Integrates complex legislative and regulatory requirements into change plans, helping leadership balance innovation with risk.
  • Develops strategic change management roadmaps that align with the ministry’s long-term vision and departmental goals.
  • Anticipates system-wide impacts of change initiatives and ensures alignment across programs and stakeholders.
  • Applies a holistic perspective to identify interdependencies and guide decision-making in complex policy environments.

Develop Networks 

  • Builds and maintains strong relationships across the branch, division, and with external organizations to support collaboration and alignment.
  • Maintains broad awareness of legislative and data governance initiatives led by the unit through active engagement and information sharing.
  • Fosters connections that enhance stakeholder understanding and support for change initiatives.
  • Leverages networks to gather insights, share best practices, and strengthen cross-sector partnerships.

Agility 

  • Maintains awareness of ministry priorities, pressures, and constraints in a fast-paced and evolving project environment.
  • Adapts change management approaches to meet shifting needs and timelines across the unit and broader department.
  • Supports management and senior leadership in responding effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities.
  • Adjusts plans and strategies to ensure continued alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.

Creative Problem Solving 

  • Continuously reviews and improves change management and knowledge mobilization systems to support efficient workflows.
  • Maintains processes that enable smooth information sharing across teams and projects.
  • Identifies opportunities to streamline operations and enhance collaboration within the unit.
  • Applies innovative thinking to resolve challenges and support effective implementation of change initiatives.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

 

How To Apply

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. 

 

A cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role should be attached with your application.


Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at Jenny.Luong@gov.ab.ca