Dir. Policy & Legislative Services

Job Information
Job Title: Dir. Policy & Legislative Services 
Job Requisition ID: 86818
Ministry: Hospital and Surgical Health Services
Location: Edmonton
 Full or Part-Time: Full-time
 Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
 Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
 Scope: Open Competition
 Closing Date: August 31, 2026
 Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
 Salary: ​$5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,136 - $170,333/year)
 The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Department of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment; and providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system.

For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/hospital-and-surgical-health-services.

This position resides in the Ministry of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services under the Strategic Services and Procurement Division, Strategic Policy and Initiatives Branch.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

 

• Lead ministry-wide policy, legislative, and governance initiatives aligned with government priorities.
• Provide strategic advice to executive leadership on policy development, legislative planning, governance, and Cabinet decision-making processes.
• Oversee the coordination and delivery of Cabinet submissions, briefing materials, legislative proposals, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor ministry priorities, emerging issues, risks, and projects, ensuring timely reporting and effective implementation.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with ministries, central agencies, stakeholders, and public bodies to advance organizational objectives.
• Direct agency governance, board appointments, accountability frameworks, and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Provide leadership, operational oversight, and workforce development to support a high-performing and collaborative team.
• Manage branch resources, budgets, strategic planning, and continuous improvement activities to achieve ministry goals.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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.

• Systems Thinking- Demonstrates a broad understanding of how policy, legislation, governance, and organizational priorities are interconnected, ensuring decisions align with ministry and government objectives.
• Agility- Adapts quickly to changing priorities, emerging issues, and complex environments while maintaining effective coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Develop Networks- Builds and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance policy, legislative, governance, and operational objectives.
• Drive for Results-Takes accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes, managing priorities effectively, and achieving strategic objectives within established timelin

Qualifications

Education and Experience

A university graduation in a field related to the position assignment, (Public Administration) supplemented by seven (7) years progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Preference may be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• A Master’s degree in Public Administration.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training.
• Change management certification or training (e.g., Prosci or equivalent).
• Leadership and executive development training.

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

Notes

• One (1) permanent positions available.
• 36.25 hours per week
• Location: 10020 100 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N5
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
• Shift Work: Monday through Friday from 8:15AM to 4:30PM

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 we have to offer: 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service. 

• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP). 

• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information. 

• Professional learning and development. 

• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool. 

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. 

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Krystyna Gruszka at Krystyna.Gruszka@gov.ab.ca.