Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 85904
Ministry: Hospital and Surgical Health Services
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (until June 2027)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 23, 2026
Classification: Medical and Health 4
Salary: $3,711.12 to $4,726.90 bi-weekly ($96,860 - $123,372/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.
The Ministry of Hospitals and Surgical Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable acute care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to health challenges, improving health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. For further information, visit the Ministry website.
This position resides in the Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services under the Acute Care Division, within the Access to Care, Performance, and Quality Branch.
The Hospital Policy and Standards Unit is a high-performing, demanding, fast-paced work environment, dedicated to developing and supporting strategies, policies, and legislation underpinning Alberta's acute care system. Working with major health system stakeholders, the unit aligns provincial acute care delivery with government priorities and strategic directions. Work in the unit is focused on improving patient flow within acute care facilities, improving wait times, and analyzing system capacity-related data (e.g., length of stay, hospital readmission rates, alternative level of care rates).
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Standards, this position provides clinical and operational expertise on initiatives that improve Albertans' access to provincial acute care services. The successful candidate will blend clinical expertise with policy analysis to provide high quality and timely advice on a range of topics related to acute care.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Knowledge and Technical Advice:
- Provide subject matter expertise and consultation to support program development, policy implementation, and organizational decision-making.
- Provide expert policy interpretation and advice on legislation, regulations, standards, and government priorities related to the acute care system.
- Develop, review, and update administrative forms and supporting manuals/materials.
- Maintain competent in professional practice.
Policy Development:
- Lead the research, analysis, development, and implementation of policies, strategies, and initiatives that support acute care priorities and organizational business plan objectives.
- Develop policy frameworks and provide strategic recommendations and advice to support health system capacity planning, service delivery improvements, and access to care initiatives.
- Conduct environmental scans, literature reviews, jurisdictional analyses, and evidence-based research to inform policy recommendations and decision-making.
- Prepare and review briefing notes, reports, presentations, correspondence, and executive materials for senior leadership, including the Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister and Minister.
- Support the development and delivery of effective communication strategies and public information materials related to acute care initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate emerging healthcare trends, innovations, and best practices in Canada and internationally to identify opportunities for system improvement.
- Identify and analyze performance measures and indicators, health outcomes, and operational data to inform policy development, program evaluation, and strategic planning.
- Manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Relationship Management:
- Build and sustain strategic networks with internal and external stakeholders, and collaborate to advance provincial wait time reduction strategies, treatment improvements, and other acute care initiatives.
- Participate in policy working groups, committees, forums, and cross-functional initiatives to support health system priorities.
- Represent the branch, division, or ministry on cross-government committees, projects, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Engage executive and staff in business/operational planning, progress monitoring and evaluation, and communications.
The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.
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 - Ability to adapt quickly to changing healthcare priorities, emerging issues, and tight timelines while maintaining high-quality policy advice, stakeholder support, and project delivery.
- Develop Networks - Builds and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, healthcare partners, and government representatives to advance acute care priorities and achieve shared outcomes.
- Creative Problem Solving - Applies critical thinking, research, and analysis to identify innovative solutions, address complex healthcare challenges, and improve policy, programs, and service delivery.
- Systems Thinking - Understands how policies, programs, stakeholders, legislation, and healthcare services interact within the broader health system and uses this perspective to develop effective, sustainable solutions.
Education and Experience:
A university degree related to the position assignment (Nursing, Medical, Regulated. Health Provider) and four (4) years of related experience. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college if required by the Health Professions Act.
Equivalency: Diploma related to the position assignment and six (6) years of related experience. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college if required by the Health Professions Act.
Master’s degree related to the position assignment and three (3) years of related experience. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college if required by the Health Professions Act.
Assets: Experience in critical care settings is considered an asset.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
- One (1) temporary position available up to 11 months.
- 36.25 hours per week
- Location: Telus House at ATB Place, 10020 100 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6 or 10101 Southport Road SW, Calgary, AB T2W 3N2
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.
Links and information on what we have to offer:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at [email protected].
