Sr. Policy Advisor

Job Information Job Requisition ID: 84838 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: Temporary, until June 2028 Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: October 13, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 Bi-weekly ($82,168.02 - $107,710.00/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. Policy and Legislative Services leads and supports key strategic initiatives that further the vision and goals of Alberta's health system, particularly the acute care sector, and supports the division and department to advance priorities and achieve desired outcomes. The Ministry of Hospitals and Surgical Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care delivery 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 ministry supports Albertans’ health by delivering safe, person-centered, quality emergency and medical health services; procurement and contract management; supporting innovative information management and technologies; and regulating hospital and emergency health care. For further information, visit the ministry website at Role Responsibilities The Senior Policy Advisor provides leadership and neutral, unbiased strategic advice on emerging issues and strategic initiatives. The position works across the department and within the division to strengthen the quality and strategic alignment of initiatives with ministry priorities and expectations. In this role, you will: Provide expert advice and support or lead complex priority initiatives that further the vision and goals of the health system. Lead complex and sensitive files requiring engagement and support from different stakeholder groups. Provide research, project management, coordination and strategic policy advice to subject matter expert teams. Develop and review Cabinet and senior-official documents to meet leadership quality expectations and align with ministry objectives. Prepare briefings, presentations, speaking notes and agendas that support executive decision-making. Facilitate collaborative strategic policy review and development, including workshops, training and policy-development tools. Lead or support strategy and engagement sessions with internal and external stakeholders and summarize outputs. Coordinate strategic policy and legislative documents through ministerial and government approval pathways. Support intergovernmental preparations, negotiations, jurisdictional scans and communication on health issues. Build strong working relationships, identify emerging issues, and propose operational efficiencies and improved ways of working. The Job Description is provided for further details on this 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. Agility : anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in uncertainty, and respond proactively. Develop Networks : build and use relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence thinking and action in alignment with ministry priorities. Drive for Results : align work with key outcomes, maximize resources and maintain accountability to achieve results. Systems Thinking : consider broader impacts, connections, political context and stakeholder needs when developing sustainable solutions. Develop Self and Others : plan and align personal, professional and team goals, leverag…

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