Director, EHS Policy and Planning

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, EHS, the position provides leadership and direction, applying results oriented strategic thinking to ensure the department, division and branch business plan goals and objectives are achieved. This position directs the collaborative development of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) service standards according to the needs of clients and within the realm of department policies and available resources, provides leadership in resource management and in mentoring, coaching and developing others to achieve objectives, often through relationships or partnerships built with various stakeholders. As a member of the branch - Emergency Health Services Leadership Team (EHS LT), the division leadership team (DLT) and working cross government, the position will support the quality, safety, effectiveness and efficiency of EMS through development of strategic initiatives that are key to fulfilling the mission of the division and the vision, mission and values of the department and the government as a whole. Some key roles include:

This role has two units that it will be responsible for:
1. EHS Policy and Core Business Leadership

• Legislation and policy development
• Branch correspondence and issues management
• Business leadership, development, and analysis 
• Project leadership/management 

2. Strategic Planning, System Design and Transformation 

• Development and implementation of system planning and design
• Best practice research and strategic development
• Jurisdictional scanning and research 
• System transformation and design in alignment with Healthcare Refocus
• System efficiencies to improve patient and practitioner safety including service standards that are focused on patient care.

 
 This position has the responsibility to monitor and manage the ministerial directive and mandate letter associated with current and future EMS transformation. These include:

• Monitoring compliance to ministerial directives, department mandates and the implementation of report recommendations.
• Support of the EMS operational performance framework, EMS standards, benchmarks, and reporting requirements for the EMS system.

Role Responsibilities Part 2

• This position will also be responsible for leading the secretariat support and coordination of key department initiatives, advisory committees and working groups such as the Provincial EMS Standing Committee. This minister appointed advisory committee is intended to provide ongoing community and stakeholder engagement as well as ongoing advised to the minister concerning the EMS system.
• As per the Emergency Health Services Act and Ground Ambulance Regulation this position is designated in the legislation as the Director and provides strategic advice and leadership to the provincial AHS EMS medical director and reviews the provincial Medical Control Protocols (MCPs) prior to implementation to ensure the safety of patients, the public and paramedics in the provision of care. MCPs provide an evidence based, standardized approach to ensure that consistent patient care standards are being provided province wide.
• As a department advocate for EMS, this person will be a collaborative leader working with key senior level stakeholders to enhance a framework for the delivery of the best possible EMS to Albertans.
• Leads development and implementation of system service standards and practices.
• Leads and supports staff through motivation, performance management and providing direction to ensure all are successful.
• Develops strategic options, sound advice, briefings and recommendations on future goals using strategic planning skills to achieve business plan goals.
• Leads the development and implementation of policy frameworks, strategies and activities that address client needs and align with government policy.
• Fulfills a significant leadership role in networking health system programs with EMS provincially.

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 - Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions.
• Creative Problem Solving - Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.
• Agility - Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work.
• Drive for Results - Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.
• Build Collaborative Environment - Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion.
• Develop Networks - Creates impactful relationships with the right people.
• Develop Self and Others - Shapes group learning for team development.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment (Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Paramedicine or Business Administration), supplemented by six (6) years progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the healthcare system in Alberta, including healthcare delivery, health reform, health issues; government processes and direction.
• Extensive knowledge of the Emergency Health Services Act, its Regulations, Standards and Code.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the impacts of adjacent legislation such as the Health Professions Act, Health Information Act, Protection for Person in Care Act, Continuing Care Act, Paramedic Professions Regulation and other regulatory collaterals such as professional colleges.
• Experience leading large-scale program development ex) design, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Experience developing, implementing and managing policy change and transformation, particularly in the healthcare sector.
• Senior level experience in the healthcare system enabling understanding of complex health system issues and to achieve/maintain credibility with counterparts in the healthcare delivery system.
• Financial / budgetary planning and management, including the administration of health-related grants.

Asset:

• Experience in Emergency Medical or Health Services, as a registered healthcare practitioner is significant asset.

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

This is a full-time Permanent position working 36.25 hours per week. 

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal Record Check and/or Academic).

A written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications outlined in this job ad is required. 

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. 

• 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
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs