Senior Policy & Project Advisor

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Public service

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Policy & Project Advisor in Edmonton to lead high-priority health system initiatives and provide strategic policy guidance with cross-divisional collaboration.

You will coordinate research, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis, delivering timely recommendations for senior leadership and Cabinet briefings. A Master’s degree is preferred and experience in Alberta’s health workforce is a plus.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field with 4 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Experience in public policy development and policy analysis.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to analyze complex policy issues and develop strategic recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in complex and changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority initiatives aligned with Alberta’s health system goals.
• Provide strategic policy advice, research, project management, and coordination.
• Engage diverse stakeholders across divisions and ministries.
• Prepare Cabinet documents, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Review policy, legislation, and regulations to align with ministry priorities.
• Analyze issues and develop strategic responses and recommendations.
• Coordinate project teams, milestones, and deliverables for timely execution.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Information
Job Title: Senior Policy & Project Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 86652
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 StrategicPlanning, 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 project teams, milestones, and deliverables to support timely execution of key initiatives.

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.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following Alberta Public Service competencies:

• Systems Thinking – You consider broader organizational goals, political context, emerging trends, and risks when developing strategies and recommendations.
• Drive for Results – You proactively address challenges, remove barriers, and develop solutions that align with organizational priorities and principles.
• Agility – You adapt to changing priorities, identify improvement opportunities, and adjust plans and approaches to respond effectively to evolving needs.
• Develop Networks – You build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, ensure their perspectives are considered, and work collaboratively to address their needs.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field, such as Science, Business, Public Health, or Arts, plus 4 years of progressively responsible related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Years of relevant work experience will be considered.

Equivalency

• One year of experience for one year of education OR
• One year of education for one year of experience.

The following experience is required:

• Public policy development.
• Public policy analysis and developing strategic recommendations.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Analyzing complex policy issues and developing strategic recommendations.
• Working collaboratively in complex and changing environments.

A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

The following experience is considered as assets:

• Experience with or strong understanding of the Alberta Health Workforce Strategy.
• Clinical experience as a healthcare practitioner.

Experience working within Alberta’s health system and with diverse health system stakeholders.

Links and information on what we have to offer

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.