Company: Government of Alberta
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 24, 2025
Classification: Management, Manager Zone 2 – M41Z2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 – $113,859/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Ministry of Health 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. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services; planning capital infrastructure; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system.
The Department of Health 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 http://www.health.gov.ab.ca
This position resides in the Ministry of Health under the Acute Care Division, within the Emergency Health Services Branch.
Role Responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead a team responsible for shaping government policy on Emergency Health Services (EHS) and pre-hospital care. This role will focus on developing and optimizing clinical standards, performance frameworks, and policies that ensure seamless cross-sector service delivery across the province. The Manager will collaborate with senior policy advisors and work closely with divisions within the Ministry, the Acute Care Division, and the new Acute Care Organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead initiatives to enhance provincial EHS delivery, focusing on system performance standards and reporting.
- Drive the design and optimization of EHS systems to improve service delivery.
- Manage the research, analysis, and implementation of policies and legislation supporting the EHS framework.
- Provide leadership and support to EHS providers, municipalities, and stakeholders to improve practices and achieve EHS goals.
- Promote EHS across the Ministry and Government of Alberta to ensure a highly functioning system.
- Collaborate with other ministries and stakeholders to ensure an effective, collaborative EHS system.
- Oversee staff performance, motivation, and development to ensure team success.
- Develop briefing materials for senior leadership and respond to public and MLA inquiries.
- Advise on system redesign issues and develop strategies to address challenges within the EHS system.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A university graduation in Public Administration, Health or Business Administration, supplemented by four (4) years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Required:
- Understanding of government structure, legislative frameworks, and the application of legislation in the Alberta health care system
- Sound knowledge of health care providers and their roles
- Experience with policy development and multi-stakeholder environments
- In depth knowledge of health system priorities, acute care/EHS including Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery, and issues within the political and economic environment
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Notes
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the future of EHS and pre-hospital care across the province. Apply now!
- Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week
- One (1) permanent position available
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.
A written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.
If a security screening is required;
- The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal Record Check and/or Academic).
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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.ca.
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