Senior Initiatives Advisor

Government of Alberta•Calgary, AB

1d•CA$81,853 - CA$107,297•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
For your application to be considered, a cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role must be attached with your application.
Equivalencies: Directly related experience or education 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

Experience in Indigenous Health.
Strong knowledge of First Nations and Métis organizations, governance structures, and effective engagement practices that foster respectful and reciprocal relationships.
Strong knowledge of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultural practices, protocols, and histories.
Experience working with an Indigenous government or organization.
Experience in strategic planning and implementation within government or a similar environment, particularly in with an Indigenous focus.
Experience in project management.
Experience preparing and providing written reports, analysis, briefings, letters, and presentations.
Effective communications skills (written and oral) to collaborate effectively with colleagues and with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaboration skills to successfully work in a cross-functional team environment and leadership skills.
Organization and prioritization skills to balance multiple ongoing projects at one time and ability to meet tight timelines and cope with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of Indigenous-focused engagement strategies, initiatives, and approaches that support ministry objectives and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples.
Drive collaboration with health system partners, federal and provincial counterparts, and other Government of Alberta ministries on shared Indigenous health priorities.
Lead key unit files, including provincial Indigenous advisory committees, health sub-tables, and strategic engagement initiatives.
Develop and implement complex work plans, engagement strategies, and project approaches that align with ministry objectives and Indigenous-governmental contexts.
Lead the coordination of strategic engagements involving Indigenous partners, senior officials, and cross-sector stakeholders.
Conduct complex research, environmental scans, and jurisdictional analyses to identify emerging trends, opportunities, risks, and best practices.
Develop strategic recommendations to support policy, program, and initiative development.
Develop briefing notes, speaking points, presentations, correspondence, and other executive support materials.
Ensure senior leaders are informed of relevant context, risks, and relationship considerations to support effective interactions and decision-making.
Provide strategic guidance to committee members and participants on Indigenous health priorities and engagement considerations.
Monitor the Indigenous, health, and government environments to identify emerging issues, trends, and opportunities.
Develop, propose, and implement coordinated responses to complex partner or intergovernmental issues.