JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74667
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary until March 2026
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 26, 2025
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1
Salary: $3,655.42 to $4,987.54 bi-weekly ($95,406 - $130,174/year)
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. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Health, Science, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences or related fields and Six years of related experience.
Related 10 years of combined experience and/or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
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5) Lead organizational excellence, issues management and coordination of corporate reporting requirements

• Collaboration on branch operational planning and tracking documents to support health system refocusing initiatives. This includes, but is not limited, internal branch tracking, committee tracking, and request tracking.
• Participate in operational and strategic planning sessions, contributing perspectives, reviewing documents and supporting implementation of resulting strategies

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Project Management and Integration Branch, the Director, Transition support provides leadership, strategic direction and execution of complex workforce/transition approaches to help the department deliver on the health system refocusing initiative. This position is responsible for the development of detailed internal and external communications materials to support workforce transitions related to health system refocusing.
As the Director, Transition support, you will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director to lead and implement workforce transitions to Alberta Health as well as to the new provincial health agencies. You will play in key part in facilitating conversations with senior leadership across the department, Alberta Health Services, provincial health agencies, other ministries, as well as directing contractors in addition to the following responsibilities;

1) Lead strategic planning and implementation of workforce related strategies to support health system refocusing

• Undertake extensive internal engagement to understand resource needs and identify workstreams at AHS for transition.
• Lead transition team meetings with key partners (cross-department, cross-ministry, and Alberta Health Services) to ensure a robust transition plan is in place to support workforce transfers. This includes, but not limited to, leading and coordinating elements such as workforce analysis and data collection, labour relations, communications, onboarding activities, etc.

2) Collaborate across divisions and organizations on refocusing workforce related items

• Support the development and implementation of a robust communication strategy to keep all stakeholders (employees, union representatives, management) informed about the transition process.
• Facilitate regular meetings and workshops to address concerns, gather feedback, and ensure transparency throughout the transition phase

3) Provide project management support for the branch and division;

• Assist in organizing project management activities for the branch and division, ensuring milestones are met, and maintaining alignment with the branch’s strategic goals during the transition.
• Facilitate coordination among cross-functional teams to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of transition efforts.

4) Provide branch leadership to the branch - supporting and enhancing the culture

• Support the development and communication of the branch’s strategic direction, goals, and priorities.
• Provide effective guidance, leadership, and direction to the branch and oversee projects and assignments.
• Enhance communication channels and methods to ensure effective information sharing and transparency.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

5) Lead organizational excellence, issues management and coordination of corporate reporting requirements

• Collaboration on branch operational planning and tracking documents to support health system refocusing initiatives. This includes, but is not limited, internal branch tracking, committee tracking, and request tracking.
• Participate in operational and strategic planning sessions, contributing perspectives, reviewing documents and supporting implementation of resulting strategies.

If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity to make an impact within the Systems Refocusing division, please apply today, we would like to meet you!
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