Manager - Multiple Positions (Continuing Care)

Role Responsibilities

Manager, Legislation & Strategic Communications

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Policy, Legislation and Planning, the manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of individuals tasked with oversight of the continuing care legislative framework, and strategic communications which includes oversight of the administration of the Action Request Tracking System within the branch, developing strategic engagement plans and coordinating engagement with key system stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities
•    Lead development and review of legislative proposals, regulatory changes, and associated policy plans to support strategic objectives.
•    Prepare and present supporting documents (e.g., cabinet reports, legislative plans, communication materials) for senior leadership and government committees.
•    Conduct research, analysis, and stakeholder consultations to inform policy and legislative initiatives.
•    Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and cross-ministry partners.
•    Oversee implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of legislation, policies, and programs.
•    Facilitate engagement sessions, working groups, and committees to support continuing care initiatives.
•    Develop strategic communication plans and materials to support public education and policy implementation.
•    Lead the coordination of Action Requests processes for the branch
•    Provide leadership and direction to team members, fostering innovation, engagement, and alignment with ministry goals.

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Manager, Strategic Implementation

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Policy, Legislation and Planning, the manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of individuals tasked with oversight of the tracking, monitoring and reporting of continuing care transformation initiatives and funding.

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead policy, program, and initiative development and implementation, including preparing proposals, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership and government approval.
•    Provide expert advice on policy and legislative issues, collaborating with internal teams, AHS, and stakeholders to align strategies with ministry priorities.
•    Plan and manage strategic projects, including scoping, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and reporting to senior executives.
•    Build strong networks and lead consultations with stakeholders, clients, and the public to inform policy and program decisions.
•    Provide leadership and direction to team members, fostering innovation, engagement, and alignment with ministry goals.

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Role Responsibilities

Manager, Systems Improvement

Reporting to the Director of Home and Community Care and within the scope of legislative and government/department policy, this position provides leadership for the development and expansion of home and community care.

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead policy and program development for Home Care and Community Care and including Palliative and End of Life Care (PEOLC.)
•    Promote a proactive approach to addressing policy questions and issues.
•    Develop issues papers, business cases, Cabinet reports, briefings and action request responses as needed and proposed strategies and initiatives for submission to senior officials in the department.
•    Provide advice and guidance on policy issues to other areas of the branch, division and department as needed.
•    Work collaboratively with Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) to influence the development of ALA operational level policies that align with and supports Alberta Health strategic and directional policy.
•    Lead and facilitate internal and external GOA, ALA and Stakeholder project teams to identify, research and develop policy proposals and options; Analyze implications of options, outcomes and the impact on Albertans, and plan for implementation of policy decisions.

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Manager, Policy, Standards, Quality

Reporting to the Director of Home and Community Care, the manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of individuals tasked with the communication of policy and legislation, the provision of strategic advice and analysis, and issues management, related to home and community care and palliative care, including:

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead development, review, implementation, and evaluation of options for changes to legislation, strategies and policies, in partnership with key stakeholders that will focus on innovation and fueled by by the perspectives of clients, their families, Alberta Assisted Living (ALA) and other key stakeholders. 
•    Conduct deep analysis of advantages and disadvantages, and implications of different options for changes to legislation, strategies, and policies. 
•    Prepare policy options, proposals, and briefing materials for senior leadership and government approval.
•    Monitor system performance and quality outcomes, providing recommendations for improvement.
•    Manage critical issues, offering guidance and escalation as needed.
•    Build strong partnerships with ALA, stakeholders, and community organizations to align strategies and drive innovation.
•    Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members, fostering collaboration and growth.

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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 – Understands how decisions, policies, and processes interact within the broader health system and government structure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and long-term impacts.
•    Drive for Results – Demonstrates commitment to achieving goals and delivering high-quality outcomes within timelines, overcoming obstacles to implement legislative, policy, and program initiatives effectively.
•    Develop Networks – Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and cross-ministry partners to support legislative development and policy implementation.
•    Creative Problem Solving – Applies innovative and analytical approaches to identify issues, evaluate options, and develop effective solutions for complex legislative, policy, and program challenges.

Qualifications

Manager, Legislation & Strategic Communications

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four (4) years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Required Experience:
•    Experience in Program and Policy Development
•    Complex Project Management
•    Program Evaluation
•    Stakeholder engagement and communications
•    Legislation
•    Knowledge of/experience with Alberta's continuing care system.

Manager, Strategic Implementation

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four (4) years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Required Experience:
•    Experience in Program and Policy Development
•    Complex Project Management
•    Program Evaluation
•    Knowledge of/experience with Alberta's continuing care system.

Manager, Systems Improvement

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment (Health designation, health administration, social science or health economics), supplemented by four (4) years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Required Experience:
•    Previous experience in Program and Policy Development
•    Project Management
•    Program Evaluation
•    Health continuing care service provision experience
Asset
University Degree in a Master’s related to the health field.

Manager, Policy, Standards, Quality

•    Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a health field related to the position assignment (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy etc.), supplemented by four (4) years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Required Experience and Registration:
•    Previous experience in Program and Policy Development, Program Evaluation, health care experience
•    Recent clinical or leadership experience in one or more continuing care or acute care settings (home care, continuing care homes, or palliative care/hospice)
•    Active registration in good standing with professional licensing body as required by the individual's profession.
Asset
•    University degree at a master’s level preferred, in health care administration/management or another relevant field.
•    Project management experience is an asset.
•    Five or more years progressively responsible senior management experience in the health field

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

•    Four (4) permanent positions 
•    36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday.
•     Work location: Edmonton or Calgary.

•    Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
•    (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.)

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 have 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.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.