Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Health Advocate Representative
Job Requisition ID: 85985
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 Competition
Closing Date: August 10,2026
Classification: M41Z2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/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; health system planning and capital infrastructure planning; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system.
For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.
The Manager, Health Advocate Representative provides strategic and operational leadership within the Office of the Alberta Health Advocates (OAHA) and plays a key role in ensuring the Office fulfills its legislated mandate to support Albertans in navigating concerns and complaints related to the health care system. The position oversees the delivery of complaint intake, analysis, referral and investigation services, ensuring matters are addressed fairly, consistently and in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and established practices.
The Manager leads a team of Health Advocate Representatives and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, workload management, service quality and staff development. The position provides leadership and guidance on complex and sensitive matters, supports decision-making related to investigations and complaint resolution, and ensures consistent application of legislative and procedural requirements. The Manager also contributes to operational planning, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives that support effective and responsive advocacy services.
The role works closely with health system partners, regulatory and oversight organizations, government stakeholders and internal leadership to address emerging issues, support collaboration and advance organizational priorities. Through strong leadership, sound judgment and a client-focused approach, the Manager helps ensure the Office delivers high-quality advocacy services while maintaining public confidence in its mandate and operations.
Primary responsibilities include:
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.
Systems Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Agility
Drive for Results
Develop Networks
Build Collaborative Environments
Develop Self and Others
Minimum Recruitment Standards
University graduation in a field related to Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Psychology, or Social Services supplemented by four years related experience.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
The following experience is considered as assets:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Hours of work are 08:15 AM to 04:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week in downtown Edmonton.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• 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.
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.
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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 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 applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
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 Krystyna Gruszka at Krystyna.Gruszka@gov.ab.ca.
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