Workforce Compensation - Program Services 3 & 4 - Multiple Positions (Acute Care)

Government of Alberta

2d•CA$82,168 - CA$107,710•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position resides in the Ministry of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services under the Strategic Services and Procurement Division, Strategic Policy and Initiatives Branch.

Requirements

Senior-level experience in policy development, collective bargaining, or health system strategy.
Preparing briefings and decision materials for senior leadership in a public-sector environment.
Conducting policy research and analysis
University graduation in a related field (Arts, Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Administration, and Labour Relations) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience for PS4.
University graduation in a related field (Public Administration, Political Science, Social Science, Health Policy, and Health Sciences) plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience for PS3.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Develop and advance workforce compensation policy, strategies, and implementation actions aligned with ministry and acute care priorities.
Conduct policy research, analysis, and strategic development to support workforce compensation and resilience initiatives.
Manage relationships and build networks across internal, cross ministry, and external stakeholders to inform policy advice and implementation.
Collaborate with health system partners and government colleagues to support initiatives such as the Acute Care Action Plan.
Ensure health standards, evidence based practices, quality, and access considerations are incorporated into policy.
Prepare briefings, updates, and materials for senior leadership, including executive and ministerial stakeholders.
Monitor Canadian and international trends, innovations, and models related to workforce compensation.
Plan, organize, and participate in meetings and committees, representing the Unit, Branch, Division, or Ministry as required.
Support policy review and development by applying appropriate tools, methods, and resources.
Conduct research and analysis, including jurisdictional scans, to inform policy initiatives.
Contribute to assigned branch policy files and support delivery of ongoing policy work.
Assist in planning and coordinating meetings, workshops, and planning sessions.
Prepare meeting materials, presentations, speaking notes, and summaries of outcomes.
Draft and update briefings, issues papers, agendas, and presentations in accordance with government standards.
Support coordination of briefing materials and responses related to emerging issues and consultations.
Review and analyze information to support accurate advice and briefings for senior leadership.