Strategic Services and Procurement - Multiple Positions

Role Responsibilities

While all positions share a common focus on improving ministry performance and supporting strategic priorities, each role has a distinct area of accountability and specialized expertise.

The Business Continuity Advisor leads the ministry's business continuity and emergency preparedness programs. This role provides strategic advice and expertise to ensure critical services can continue during disruptions. Responsibilities include developing continuity plans, coordinating training and exercises, assessing risks, and providing advice that strengthen organizational resilience. The advisor works collaboratively within the ministry, with other ministries, and partners such as the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) to support coordinated preparedness and response efforts.

The Job Description is provided for further details on the position, The Business Continuity Advisor.

The Red Tape Reduction Advisor leads initiatives that simplify processes, reduce administrative burden, and improve service delivery. This role provides advice and expertise to advance modernization efforts, supports continuous improvement, and implements government Red Tape Reduction priorities. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, the advisor identifies opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and achieve better outcomes for Albertans.

The Job Description is provided for further details on the position, The Red Tape Reduction Advisor.

The Planning and Reporting Advisor leads in all phases of corporate planning and performance reporting processes and products for the provincial health agency and provincial health organizations for which the Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services is responsible. This role provides analysis and advice to senior leadership on accountabiliy frameworks, health plans, action plans, business plans, operational plans, bi-annual performance reports, and annual reports. This role works within established frameworks, standards, and timelines to planning and reporting products meet legislated and policy requirements.

The Job Description is provided for further details on the position: The Planning and Reporting Advisor.

The Senior Policy Advisor leads strategic corporate planning and reporting policy and governance initiatives that support ministry priorities and legislative requirements. This role provides expert analysis and timely advice on emerging issues that may impact planning and reporting of the provincial health agency and provincial health corporations., manages complex projects, and works with stakeholders across government to develop solutions that support effective decision-making and organizational outcomes.

The advisor leads continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes, accountability frameworks, performance reporting, and ministry corporate deliverables. Working closely with ministry staff, the role coordinates branch and divisional priorities, timelines, risks, interdependencies, and operational objectives, while supporting all planning and reporting activities for provincial health agencies and corporations in the acute care system.

The Job Description is provided for further details on the position, The Senior Policy Advisor.

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.

• Creative Problem Solving - Engages different perspectives to seek root causes and find ways to improve complex systems.
• Agility - Works creatively within policies and procedures to proactively meet goals and improve work processes.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Involves a wide group of stakeholders, share resources, resolve conflict constructively and guide others toward shared outcomes.
• Systems Thinking - Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them while anticipating outcomes and potential impacts
• Drive for Results - Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives, holding self and others responsible for the results.

Qualifications

The minimum requirement is a University Degree in a related field (e.g., Public Administration, Business, Public Policy, Health Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, or Political Science) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalencies may be considered - 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.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Work experience in public policy development, implementation, analysis, and/or review.
• Experience in the health care system field.
• Experience preparing reports, briefing materials, presentations, and other written products for senior leaders.
• Experience leading projects and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve results.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

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

Notes

We are hiring four (4) permanent PS4 positions, all located in Edmonton or Calgary.

• Red Tape Reduction Advisor (PS4)
• Business Continuity Advisor (PS4)
• Planning and Reporting Advisor (PS4)
• Senior Policy Advisor (PS4)

All of these positions work collaboratively with ministry divisions, government partners, health system organizations, and external stakeholders to lead initiatives, coordinate complex projects, conduct research and analysis, prepare briefing materials and recommendations, and support executive decision-making. Each of the positions require strong critical thinking, relationship-building, communication, and project management skills, as well as the ability to navigate a complex and evolving health system environment.

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.