Workforce Planning and System Costing - Program Services 3 & 4 - Multiple Positions (Acute Care)

Job Information
Job Title: Workforce Planning and System Costing - Program Services 3 & 4 - Multiple Positions (Acute Care) 
Job Requisition ID: 86633
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: September 8, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3 & 4
Salary: PS3 - $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 to $100,492 / year)
PS4 - $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 to $107,710 / 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.

Role Responsibilities

Senior Policy Advisor (PS4)
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the research, analysis, and development of strategic policy initiatives that support ministry priorities and improve system outcomes.
• Provide expert policy advice, recommendations, and project leadership on complex, high-profile, and sensitive issues.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, correspondence, speaking notes, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Coordinate and manage policy projects, ensuring timelines, stakeholder engagement, and deliverables are successfully achieved.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy development, strategic planning, and program improvement.
• Facilitate working groups, consultations, and engagement sessions, synthesizing diverse perspectives into actionable solutions.
• Monitor emerging issues, assess risks and opportunities, and provide timely strategic advice to support informed decision-making.
• Build strong partnerships across government and the health sector while mentoring team members and contributing to branch and departmental priorities.

Please click this link to view the job description for this position for the Senior Policy Advisor (PS4) position.

Policy Advisor (PS3) & Strategic Policy and Project Analyst (PS3):
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic workforce planning, policy, and cross-ministry initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project management tools, schedules, and progress reporting to support successful project execution.
• Contribute to policy research, analysis, and development by gathering evidence, evaluating options, and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagement activities, and governance committees, including preparing materials and summarizing outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, presentations, speaking notes, agendas, and correspondence for senior executives and ministry leadership.
• Monitor emerging issues, analyze impacts, and assist in developing strategic responses, recommendations, and issue management materials.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance ministry priorities and policy objectives.
• Understand, articulate and balance ministry priorities and interests with those of the broader GOA.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen operational effectiveness, and support the achievement of branch goals and priorities.

Please click this link to view the job description for this position for the Policy Advisor (PS3) position.
Please click this link to view the job description for this position for the Strategic Policy and Project Analyst (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.

• Systems Thinking: Understands how policies, initiatives, and stakeholders across government and the health system are interconnected. Identifies impacts and dependencies to ensure policy advice and actions align with broader organizational and system‑wide objectives.
• Agility: Adapts quickly to changing priorities, emerging issues, and shifting timelines. Effectively adjusts approach while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and alignment with government priorities.
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates accountability for delivering high‑quality policy work by managing time, priorities, and deliverables effectively. Follows through on commitments to support informed decision‑making and successful implementation.
• Creative Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking and evidence‑based analysis to identify practical solutions to complex policy issues. Seeks innovative approaches to improve processes, address challenges, and support informed recommendations.

Qualifications

Senior 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 related experience; or equivalent as described below. 
  

Equivalencies: 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.
  

Policy Analyst (PS3) Policy Advisor (PS3) & Strategic Policy and Project 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. 
  

Equivalencies: 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. 
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience conducting policy research, analysis, and developing recommendations to support evidence-based decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Experience preparing briefing materials and providing decision support to senior leadership within a public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of policy research methodologies and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable advice.
• Experience coordinating projects and collaborating with stakeholders to advance policy, planning, and program priorities.
• Sound knowledge of different approaches to research and ability to apply the appropriate methodology to each situation.
• Experience developing policy analysis, project management, evaluation and monitoring workflows.
  

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

Notes

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Locations: ATB Place North, 10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
TELUS House at ATB Place, 10020 100 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Four (4) permanent positions available, (2) for PS3 and two (2) for PS4
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.
• 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.

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 Edmund Mendoza at Edmund.Mendoza@gov.ab.ca.