Manager, Health Systems Architecture

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to lead transformative changes in Alberta’s health system? We are seeking a dynamic Manager, Health System Architecture who is passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership and direction to a team of senior architects while driving the modernization and digitalization of our Information Management and Technology (IM/IT) solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, prioritize, assign, and monitor work assignments for a team of senior architects delivering consultative and transformative architecture projects in a matrixed environment.
• Ensure effective collaboration within the Health ministry, other Government of Alberta ministries, health agencies, delivery partners, and vendors to develop modernized IM/IT portfolios and solutions.
• Guarantee that IM/IT solutions meet health system-wide needs and adhere to Government of Alberta IMT standards, as well as industry best practices.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
• Assist with operational activities, including plan development, capacity planning, and service design to optimize unit-level management.
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure alignment with project goals, and 
• Act in an enterprise or solution architect capacity when necessary to support project demands and priorities.
   

If you are driven to make a meaningful impact in Alberta’s health system and are eager to cultivate a culture that embraces innovation and change, we want to hear from you! As the Manager, Health System Architecture, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery through technology.
 

Apply today to be part of a dedicated team transforming health services for Albertans!

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

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.
 

Our ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates the following competencies:

 
Creative Problem Solving: The Manager requires a very high level of problem solving ability. Understanding a business problem and understanding how a technology solution can meet the need requires a high degree of technical knowledge, business understanding and personal skills to direct broad stakeholder group towards a effective and sustainable solution.
 

Systems Thinking: The Manager must bring a very broad vision to many aspects of the engagement. Solutions typically involve many touch-points that need to be incorporated when analyzing and directing projects and initiatives towards success. The political landscape needs to be carefully considered in determining how to best achieve success.
 

Build Collaborative Environments: The Manager is central to connecting a business area with an IT solution. As such, a high degree of collaboration is required to ensure communications are clear and understandable to a broad audience.
 

Agility: The Manager demands a high level of agility since the complex IM/IT environment is constantly in flux and ever changing. Shifting business needs and opportunities are almost constant in the dynamic IM/IT environment, demanding a high degree of adaptability and agility.
 

Develop Self and Others: The Manager is responsible for mentoring and developing the Alberta Health architecture team to be a team of IM/IT leaders. Continuous development and improvement of IM/IT skills through training courses, podcasts, white papers and other channels is key in staying current with the latest IM/IT architecture trends.

Qualifications

University degree in computer science, computer engineering, commerce, business administration or related education and supplemented by five (5) years IT experience with at least one (1) year architecture experience in a large-scale application development environment.
 

Equivalency:
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

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

Assets:

• Knowledge of the strategies, guidelines, polices, legislation, and processes of the organization are required;
• In depth knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methods, tools & frameworks;
• Knowledge of solution development methods, including object oriented and component design Technologies, business intelligence and e—business;
• Knowledge of process modeling and data modeling;
• Knowledge of best-practice application design techniques to support asset management and component reuse; 
• Technical knowledge of a variety of software, including knowledge of industry wide standards;
• Strong communication skills — written, verbal and presentation; and Strong leadership skills and negotiation skills

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

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 competition will be used to staff one (1) full-time permanent position

Hours of Work
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday
 
Location
ATB Place North, Edmonton, Alberta. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).
 

Other information: 

• This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 
• Top candidates will undergo security screening
   

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
 

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 has 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
• 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