Job Information
Job Title: Senior Advisor, Advisory Councils
Job Requisition ID: 80296
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Edmonton, Red Deer and surrounding areas
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 11, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)
The Alberta government 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. Primary and Preventative Health Services is overseeing work with Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Assisted Living and Social Services, and Mental Health and Addiction to finish restructuring the provincial health care system into the four new health delivery agencies: Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta and Recovery Alberta. By working cooperatively, the four ministries are reducing fragmentation across the health system to ensure a more coordinated streamlined approach to service delivery. At the same time, Primary and Preventative Health Services is continuing to implement the Health Workforce Strategy, the Rural Health Action Plan and the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System.
For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.
The Alberta government’s plan for health system refocusing included establishing 14 regional advisory councils to engage with communities across the province. The council members represent the unique needs and perspectives in their region. They listen to feedback on the health system and amplify local voices by bringing forward regional priorities. Each council is tasked with identifying challenges and opportunities to make health care better in their region. By providing the government and provincial health agencies with advice and recommendations, the councils will help shape health care in Alberta.
Learn more about the councils at: alberta.ca/healthcouncils.
The Advisory Councils Secretariat Branch in Primary and Preventative Health Services provides support for the councils’ operations and administrative tasks. We connect the regional advisory councils to the health system, support their engagement activities and handle administrative tasks like meeting management and logistics. Our branch also oversees member recruitment, orientation and onboarding.
The Senior Advisor reports to the Manager, Advisory Councils Secretariat Branch and is adept at planning and implementing council activities while building strong relationships with members and other stakeholders. You are a strategic thinker who thrives on continuous learning and problem-solving. Working collaboratively on a team comes second nature to you. At the same time, you know how to lead a project or complete a task independently. As senior advisor, you are responsible for:
Please click on the link to review the job description for this position.
Competencies are behaviours 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.
Requirements:
A university degree in business, community engagement, public relations, communications, public administration, a relevant health-related field, or a related field plus 4 years’ progressively responsible related experience as described below. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.
Required:
Assets:
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.
We are hiring one full-time position working 36.25 hours per week.
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.
The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).
A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications outlined in this job ad is recommended.
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.
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 Edmund Mendoza at Edmund.Mendoza@gov.ab.ca.
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