Executive Director, Health Insurance Programs

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 154,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking an Executive Director, Health Insurance Programs in Edmonton. You will provide strategic leadership and coordination for Alberta's health care insurance programs, including the AHICP and interprovincial agreements, with fiduciary responsibility for expenditures.

You will report to the Assistant Deputy Minister, lead senior teams, influence policy governance, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver results across the ministry.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in health care insurance or similar programs.
• Experience with governance, policy development and program delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and coordination of health care insurance programs.
• Oversee policy governance for the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
• Represent Alberta in interprovincial health insurance matters and manage fiduciary responsibilities.

Skills

Senior leadership

Policy & governance

Fiduciary experience

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Executive Director, Health Insurance Programs

Job Title: Executive Director, Health Insurance Programs

Requisition ID: 88165

Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 19, 2026

About Us

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 Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable primary health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to public health challenges, improving public 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.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, you will provide strategic leadership, direction and coordination of broad range of health care insurance programs and supports. Among other things, these include administering the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) for Albertans and the Out-of-County Health Services committee. You will be accountable for the legislative compliance as well as the strategic policy governance for the AHCIP and fiduciary responsibility for health care insurance expenditures. In this role you will be Alberta’s representative for interprovincial Health Insurance Agreements and administering the agreements. You will be responsible for developing strategic recommendations, options, policy and legislation. Your excellent communication and influential skills will lend to strong networks and relationships with complex stakeholders and partners. You have experience leading strong teams accountable for policy and program delivery and you demonstrate an understanding of government and department priorities.

Qualifications

Success in this role calls for a progressive leader with a background that includes significant related senior management leadership experience. You bring a strong understanding of health care insurance, business planning and business technology supports, understanding of governance practices as well as change management and strong fiduciary experience. You bring demonstrated experience leading complex programs as well as an ability to work effectively with stakeholders to manage diverse expectations and interests. You can demonstrate the ability to collaborate and influence change across multiple areas without direct authority. A respected leader with experience leading staff, you are committed to building strong lines of communication and trust as well as empowering your teams to achieve results through performance excellence. A related Bachelor’s degree is required.

$5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 to $202,256.21 annually)

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.