Senior Policy & Project Advisor

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Job Title:

Senior Policy & Project Advisor
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location:

Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
October 27, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/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.
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.
The Health Workforce Strategy and Policy Branch supports health workforce planning and policy development to help ensure Alberta has the right workforce capacity and mix to meet the health system’s needs. The branch analyzes workforce supply and demand, identifies gaps, and develops targeted policy approaches. It also supports strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and cross-divisional projects to advance health workforce priorities and achieve Alberta Health’s strategic objectives.
For further information, visit the ministry website at Primary and Preventative Health Services .

Join a dynamic team supporting strategic health workforce policy and priority initiatives, where your policy, project coordination, and analytical expertise will help advance Alberta’s health system priorities and strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Manager, Health Workforce Strategic Planning, the Senior Policy & Project Advisor supports and leads priority initiatives within the Health Workforce Strategy and Policy Branch. The position works collaboratively with subject matter experts, project teams, and other divisions to coordinate program supports, conduct research and analysis, support stakeholder engagement, and ensure initiatives align with ministry and government priorities.
As a Senior Policy & Project Advisor, you will provide strategic advice and recommendations on complex policy and project issues, identify policy implications, and collaborate across divisions to support coordinated and effective outcomes. You will adapt to evolving project needs, address challenges, and help ensure the quality, alignment, and timely delivery of key initiatives. Success in this role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues in a collaborative environment.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex, high-priority initiatives aligned with Alberta’s health system goals.
• Provide strategic policy advice, research, project management, and coordination.
• Lead sensitive files and engage diverse stakeholders across divisions and ministries.
• Prepare and review Cabinet documents, briefings, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Review policy, legislation, and regulations to ensure alignment with ministry priorities.
• Analyze complex and emerging issues and develop strategic responses and recommendations.
• Coordinate…