Job Information
Job Title: Director, Policy Coordination and Engagement
Job Requisition ID: 85477
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: July 21, 2026
Classification: Management Senior Manager Zone 2 (M42Z2)
Salary: $5,139.30 to 6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
The Department 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 and coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services.
The Director, Policy Coordination and Engagement provides strategic leadership and oversight for department policy coordination. Reporting to the Executive Director, the position plays a key role in aligning policy priorities, stakeholder engagement, and executive decision-making to support the delivery of timely, high-quality advice to senior leadership and government.
The Director is responsible for leading the coordination of complex, cross-ministry policy initiatives and overseeing engagement activities that inform policy development and implementation. The Director is required to synthesize policy, legislative, stakeholder, and operational information to provide strategic advice, recommendations, and solutions to senior leadership. The Director must be capable of managing multiple priorities concurrently while maintaining a strategic, ministry-wide perspective.
Responsibilities include:
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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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
Minimum Recruitment Standards
University graduation in Public Administration (or a related field) plus 7 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Related diploma and minimum of 9 years related experience; related certificate and minimum of 10 years related experience; minimum of 11 years related experience.
Assets
It is recommended that equivalencies be defined e.g. “related diploma and minimum of 2 years related experience; related certificate and minimum of 3 years related experience; minimum of 4 years related experience.” This information provides clarity to candidates and helps them determine if their qualifications match the requirements for the role and whether or not they should apply.
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
Hours of Work are Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).
This position is located full-time from downtown Edmonton.
Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that demonstrates how you meet the educational and experience requirements, along with examples to demonstrate competencies, as noted above.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.
The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (direct supervisor reference check, Criminal record level one and two, and/or academic verification).
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.
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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 visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more 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 applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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 TAS Administrator Name at TAS Administrator Email Address
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