Role Responsibilities

This position is responsible for results that have an impact on the wellness of Albertans and the implementation of provincial strategies. Providing leadership in matters related to cancer prevention, population-based screening programs, tobacco and vaping reduction, and the safe use of cannabis, this role develops necessary population and public health policy and provincial strategies. Reporting to the Director, Primary Prevention and Wellness, the Manager, Screening & Prevention, is responsible for leading a team and participating in strategic planning and policy development related to population health. The incumbent assists the Director and Executive Director in ensuring senior management is kept informed of emerging issues that may influence strategic decision-making.

The position requires supervision, guidance, and performance planning of policy analyst staff within Primary and Preventative Health Services. The incumbent impacts the way a strategy or program is conceived, developed, implemented, and evaluated through leading the execution of specific initiatives, projects, or programs.

Primary responsibilities of the position include: 

• Leading the team through strategic planning of provincial policy frameworks and associated projects, including supporting Primary and Preventative Health Services’ population-based screening programs and advancing efforts in cancer prevention and screening initiatives through policy development.
• Oversee the team in grant management functions, ensuring grants include all requirements to ensure transparent and accountable delivery of funding and reviewing grant budgets and resource allocation to confirm they are in line with the expected outcomes.
• Provide leadership to Primary and Preventative Health Services, Primary Care Alberta (Alberta Health Services), other government sectors, and affiliated stakeholders both inside and outside the health sector. It is necessary to foster a collaborative and innovative culture to provide strategic options and evidence-based advice to senior leaders and decision makers.

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APS Competencies

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.

• Agility: Recognizes necessary changes to policy based on changing environments and emerging evidence. Manages changes in workflow for self and staff.
• Develop Self and Others: Assists staff in the development of attainable career advancement goals through training, experience, and mentoring.
• Drive for Results: Completes work at exemplary level within timelines set. Coaches staff on the consistent delivery of quality deliverables.
• Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning. Orients assignments within the public health and Ministerial contexts. 

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:
University graduation in a related field (Public Administration, Public Health, Health Sciences, or Business Administration or related field), supplemented by four years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. 

Assets:

• Background and experience in program planning, development, administration, and operation.
• Experience in providing leadership to staff.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of existing policies and public health and wellness frameworks and strategies.
• Knowledge of the federal and provincial health systems.
• Extensive knowledge of government policy development and planning processes.
• Familiarity with the Government of Alberta’s legislative processes.
• Familiarity with the work of various stakeholders, including health and non-health sector groups.
• Sound knowledge of project and program management including team based approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and critical thinking.
• Demonstration of creative and innovative approaches.

Preference will be provided to candidates with considerable progressively more complex responsible health related experience including demonstrated experience managing projects involving diverse client groups.

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.

Notes

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).

Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter 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 (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).

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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.