Manager, Advisory Councils Secretariat

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Advisory Councils Secretariat 
Job Requisition ID: 86501
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Calgary or 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 24, 2026
Classification: Management Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: ​$3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/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 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 Advisory Councils Secretariat supports the operations of 14 regional advisory councils across the province. The councils are made up of members of the public who live in the region they represent. Their role is to provide input and advice on how to improve health care in their region.

Role Responsibilities

The Manager leads a team responsible for council operations, stakeholder engagement, governance and administrative support. The position oversees planning and delivery of council meetings, engagement activities and recruitment initiatives while ensuring effective management of council processes, resources and operational priorities. The Manager provides leadership and direction on complex issues, supports collaboration across government and the health system, and ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality Secretariat services.
Primary responsibilities include:

• Leading Secretariat operations that support Regional Advisory Councils, ensuring effective governance, planning and delivery of council activities.
• Providing leadership, coaching and supervision to a team of professionals while establishing priorities, overseeing workloads and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing the planning and administration of council meetings, stakeholder engagement activities and recruitment initiatives, ensuring effective logistical coordination and meaningful participation from stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with council members, government partners, health system organizations and community stakeholders to support effective engagement and issue resolution.
  Providing strategic advice, policy support and recommendations to senior leadership through the analysis of emerging issues, trends and stakeholder perspectives, and the preparation of reports, briefing materials and other decision-support products.
• Leading operational planning, project management and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen Secretariat services, support division priorities and enhance the ability of councils to provide informed advice on local and provincial health priorities.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards
University graduation in a field related to Community Engagement, Communications, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business, or Public Health supplemented by four years related experience.
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.

 
The following is required:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license
• Must be available for travel independently throughout the province and able to work evenings and weekends as required (less than 25% required travel)

The following will be considered as assets:

• Certified Public Participation Professional (IAP2 Certificate)
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders including rural, remote, and Indigenous communities
• Understanding of the health care system in Alberta
• Working knowledge of Government of Alberta structures and decision-making processes

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

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.
Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives; In this role the Manager works with internal and external stakeholders to develop advisory council annual plans and achieve the desired outcomes.
Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Operating the councils requires the Manager to respond to feedback from council members and use critical thinking to identify opportunities for continuous improvement to achieve results. 

Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change. The Manager must be able to excel while working in a fast paced environment, adjust to changes and remain optimistic and calm, and have a strong ability to shift priorities as required to ensure projects are complete within timelines.
Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective; and build new relationships with internal and external stakeholders to meet the Secretariat mandate.
Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. The Manager must have a broader understanding of health care priorities, and emerging local issues and analyzes connections to ensure successful operations of the councils. 

Notes

Hours of work are 08:15 AM to 04:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week in Calgary or Edmonton
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.
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.
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 Resoures 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.