Workforce Policy, Program Services 3&4-Multiple PosiProgram Services-Multiple Positions (Acute Care)

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Senior Workforce Policy Advisor-PS4

• Lead the research, development, and implementation of workforce policy, strategies, and actions to advance Ministry priorities, with a focus on acute care workforce resilience and compensation policy.
• Coordinate and support the implementation of workforce action plans by collaborating with internal partners, other GoA ministries, and external health system stakeholders (e.g., Acute Care Alberta, colleges, labour organizations).
• Analyze and interpret national and international trends, models, and innovations in acute health care workforce policy to inform evidence‑based policy advice.
• Develop briefing materials, project updates, and decision support documents for senior leadership, including Managers, Directors, Executive Directors, and Deputy Ministers.
• Support the development of internal and external communications, including Ministerial correspondence and public‑facing materials.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships and stakeholder networks to support policy development, research, and strategic advice.
• Represent the Unit, Branch, Division, or Ministry on cross‑ministry and external committees and working groups.
• Collaborate with unit and divisional colleagues to ensure health standards, evidence‑based practices, quality, and access initiatives are reflected in workforce policy.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this PS4 position.

Workforce Policy Analyst-PS3

• Support strategic policy review and development by applying appropriate research methods, tools, and resources, including jurisdictional and environmental scans related to workforce policy.
• Conduct research and analysis to support assigned policy and capacity‑building initiatives within the branch.
• Assist in planning and supporting meetings, workshops, and strategy sessions to foster collaboration, knowledge translation, and strategic thinking.
• Support project governance by developing meeting materials, presentations, speaking notes, and summaries to advance policy and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with the facilitation of strategy and planning sessions with internal and external stakeholders, including preparing facilitation materials and summarizing outcomes.
• Prepare high‑quality briefings, presentations, agendas, and speaking notes in accordance with government standards to support executive decision‑making.
• Collaborate with ministry program areas and other GoA ministries to develop coordinated briefings, background materials, correspondence, and recommendations, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Coordinate and support the development of strategic responses, issue papers, and briefings related to emerging and complex policy issues.
• Analyze policy issues and related information to ensure senior leadership is well‑informed of risks, options, and progress on policy initiatives.

Please click on this link  to view the job description for this PS3 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.

• Systems Thinking-Anticipates the broader impacts of policy decisions by understanding complex health system dynamics, cross‑ministry interdependencies, and stakeholder interests to develop integrated, sustainable workforce solutions.
• Agility-Responds effectively to change by quickly adapting to shifting priorities, emerging issues, and evolving policy directions while maintaining focus on outcomes and quality deliverables.
• Drive for Results-Demonstrates accountability and initiative by advancing complex policy initiatives, meeting timelines, and delivering high‑quality outcomes that align with ministry priorities and government objectives.
• Creative Problem Solving-Identifies and analyzes complex policy challenges, considers multiple perspectives, and develops innovative, practical, and evidence‑based solutions to support strategic decision‑making.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Senior Workforce Policy Advisor-PS4

A university graduation in a related field (Arts, Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Administration, and Labour Relations) plus 4 years progressively responsible experience; or equivalent as described below.

Required Experience:

• Senior‑level experience in policy development, collective bargaining, or health system strategy
• Preparing briefings and decision materials for senior leadership in a public‑sector environment.
  
  

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

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

Workforce Policy Analyst-PS3

A university graduation in a related field (Public Administration, Political Science, Social Science, Health Policy, and Health Sciences) plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience or equivalent as described below.

Required Experience:

• Conducting policy research and analysis
• Preparing briefings and decision materials for senior leadership in a public‑sector environment.
  
  

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

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

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

• Two (2) permanent positions available, one (1) for PS3 and one (1) for PS4
• 36.25 hours per week
• Location: TELUS House at ATB Place, 10020 - 100 Street ATB Place, T5J 0N3

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.