Director, Insured Services and Compensation Design

Job Information
Job Title: Director, Insured Services and Compensation Design
Job Requisition ID: 88888
Ministry: Primary and Preventative 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: November 16, 2026
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/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 career opportunities.

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans' health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services; health system planning and capital infrastructure planning; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system. 

The Health Workforce Branch provides strategic leadership and coordination to support health workforce planning and policy development. The branch analyzes and forecasts health workforce supply and demand, identifies current and emerging gaps, and develops targeted approaches to ensure Alberta has the workforce capacity and mix needed to meet health system demands. It also supports workforce initiatives, fosters collaboration with health system partners, and provides strategic advice to advance the ministry’s health workforce priorities.

For further information, visit the Ministry website.

Role Responsibilities

Join a dynamic team providing strategic leadership in the design, development, and modernization of physician and other health care provider compensation models. Your expertise in strategic policy, compensation design, financial oversight, and health system transformation will help ensure compensation frameworks align with government direction and support Alberta’s evolving health care delivery priorities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Provider Compensation Operations, the Director, Insured Services and Compensation Design leads the development and continuous improvement of insured services compensation policies and frameworks, including the Schedule of Medical Benefits (SOMB), fee-for-service (FFS) models, and the dual practice physician program. The position provides strategic advice to branch, division, and ministry leadership, oversees approximately $2 billion in fee-for-service expenditures, and leads the development of innovative compensation approaches that support multidisciplinary and integrated team-based care.

As Director, Insured Services and Compensation Design, you will provide strategic direction for the evolution and modernization of physician and other health care provider compensation models. You will lead research, policy development, analysis, and implementation of SOMB revisions, oversee grants and special payment programs, and develop compensation strategies to support alternative payment arrangements, blended compensation systems, and innovative workforce deployment models. You will also support compensation negotiations through the development of policy options and analysis, while providing leadership in unit operations, performance management, human resources, and issues management. Success in this role requires strong strategic leadership, financial and policy acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships to advance health system innovation and government priorities.

In this role, you will:

• Develop provincial level FFS physician and Allied Health provider compensation strategy and lead policy, standards and evaluation of provincial-wide FFS physician and allied compensation models.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the management of the health care provider compensation programs (FFS physician, Allied Health provider and other health providers) to encourage innovation in the health system design and in provision and delivery of health care.
• Provide strategic direction and support for the development of the new innovative collaborative concepts of health care provider compensation strategies in Alberta.
• Provide leadership and lead the development of policy and the achievement of the mandate, goals, and operations of the ISU.
• Lead the review and modernization of Alberta’s physician Fee-for-Service (FFS) funding model to improve transparency, accountability, and sustainability.
• Oversee Rates Committee deliverables and support engagement with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA).
• Build strategic partnerships with physicians, Allied Health associations, professional colleges, and academic researchers.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, align competing priorities, and build support for innovative compensation policy options.
• Provide strategic oversight of provincial FFS expenditures and compensation schedules, ensuring financial accountability and accuracy.
• Lead policy development and assess the financial and health system impacts of physician and Allied Health compensation models.

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.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following Alberta Public Service competencies:

• Systems Thinking - You understand the broader organizational impact of your work, anticipate changes resulting from activities across other areas, and consider how your decisions affect internal and external stakeholders. You ask questions to understand broader organizational goals and recognize how the organization delivers value to clients and stakeholders.
• Creative Problem Solving - You seek diverse perspectives to identify root causes, improve complex systems, and develop practical solutions. You leverage available resources, encourage collaboration and idea generation, and consider potential risks when addressing challenges.
• Agility - You adapt to changing priorities and ambiguous situations by applying sound judgment and past experience. You remain composed under pressure, seek information to understand changes, and stay open to new ideas while supporting colleagues through transitions.
• Drive for Results - You establish clear goals, prioritize work, and identify opportunities for improvement. You take initiative to address challenges, seek advice when needed, and ensure actions align with Alberta Public Service values and organizational priorities.
• Develop Networks - You build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, seek different perspectives, and actively engage others in initiatives and organizational changes to support shared long-term goals.
• Build Collaborative Environments - You encourage broad thinking, facilitate communication across functional areas, and proactively address potential conflicts and barriers. You recognize others’ contributions and foster collaboration, engagement, and commitment.
• Develop Self and Others - You take ownership of your professional development by seeking feedback and identifying areas for improvement. You share knowledge and insights, support colleagues’ learning, and encourage the career development of others.

Qualifications

University graduation in a field related to the position (i.e. Public Health, Public Management, Public Administration, Health Services Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or Economics), supplemented by progressively responsible related experience.

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

• One year of experience for one year of education OR
• One year of education for one year of experience.

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

The following experience is required:

• Progressively responsible experience in management, policy, and program development, preferably in the health care sector.
• Developing and implementing strategic policies, programs, and health care provider compensation models.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to executive leadership on complex policy, financial, and operational matters.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams, managing competing priorities, and driving organizational change.
• Stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and collaboration across the health care system.
• Financial oversight, strategic planning, and project management.

A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Clinical training and experience are also preferred.

 

The following experience is considered as assets

• Experience working within a provincial government, regional health authority, or provincial medical association.
• Experience with Alberta’s health care system, including physician and Allied Health compensation models.
• Experience supporting government policy and legislative decision-making processes.
• Experience overseeing large budgets, financial models, and FFS compensation programs.

Notes

Hours of work are 08:15 AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday.

This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week in downtown Edmonton.

 

Application Requirements

As part of the application process, you are required to:

• Complete all pre-screen questions.
• As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be required to complete a written assessment and/or deliver a presentation.

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 online. Please see Job Application Resources for more 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 also 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.ca.