Planning and Reporting Advisor

Government of Alberta • Calgary, AB

2d • CA$82,168 - CA$107,710 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services delivers acute care services to Albertans including hospital care, surgical care, emergency health services, cancer care, and organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services (HSHS) is dedicated to delivering high-quality care for all Albertans and has achieved significant milestones that showcase its commitment. By establishing the provincial health agency for acute care services- Acute Care Alberta, alongside the specialized provincial health corporations - Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Give Live Alberta, and the Emergency Health Services, the ministry has strengthened accountability and coordination across the acute care system. These organizations ensure Albertans receive timely, world-class care when and where they need it. The Corporate Planning and Reporting Unit (CPR) leads corporate processes and deliverables relating to business planning, performance reporting; enterprise risk management; provincial health agency and provincial health corporations’ planning and performance reporting accountability requirements as well as Red Tape Reduction. The unit relies on cross-department input and feedback to complete corporate planning and reporting deliverables and briefing materials for the Deputy Minister and/or Minister approval. The Corporate Planning and Reporting team is seeking two (1 permanent; 1 (one-year) temporary) highly skilled and strategic Planning and Reporting Advisors to join the Corporate Planning and Reporting unit. This role, reporting to the Manager, Planning and Reporting, provides expertise and support in all phases of provincial health agencies and provincial health corporations’ planning and performance reporting processes and products, including, health plans, business plans, operational plans, bi-annual performance reports, and annual reports. This position works within established frameworks, standards, and timelines to ensure an integrated approach to Hospital and Surgical Health Services and consistency of information to meet legislated and policy requirements. The Planning and Reporting Advisor uses strategic planning and project management expertise to coordinate and complete projects involving the Minister, Deputy Minister, Senior/Executive Management Team members, and other senior department staff. The Advisor leads in developing a variety of written materials to support decision making, as well as preparing recommendations for the approval of planning and reporting documents via briefings and written responses through Action Requests.

Requirements

• University graduation in a related field Public Administration, Business, Economics, Communication, Social Sciences (or a related field) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge of the Alberta acute care system and its governance structure.
• Experience in public accountability reporting and/or the Government of Alberta business planning and reporting processes, timelines, and standards.
• Experience in strategic, business, and operational planning, performance reporting, and performance measurement.
• Strong research and analysis experience, and proven ability to synthesize complex information into concise briefing materials, reports, and recommendations
• Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of planning and performance reporting accountability frameworks for provincial health agencies and provincial health corporations for which the Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services is responsible.
• Lead departmental reviews of planning and reporting deliverables of the provincial health agency and provincial health corporations.
• Lead or support collaborative development of standards and guides to communicate Ministry guidelines on planning and reporting products to the provincial health agency and provincial health corporations.
• Review of accountability frameworks, planning and performance reporting products, and processes to support continual improvement of the strategic planning process.
• Support the development of the Ministry’s corporate planning and reporting deliverables and red tape reduction count and forecast reports.
• Lead the development of a variety of briefings and reports to provide advice to senior management and support decision making.
• Support the CPR unit's management team to accomplish operational objectives and goals.

Benefits

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior