Director, Indigenous Health Policy and Planning

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 72423
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 24, 2025
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

**Salary**: $4,402.49 to $5,590.52 bi-weekly ($114,905 - $145,913/year)

The Ministry of Health 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; planning capital infrastructure; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system.

The Department of Health establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment; and providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system.

For further information, visit the ministry website at

Are you passionate about advancing Indigenous health equity and making a meaningful impact across Alberta? The Policy and Planning Unit within Alberta Health is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Director, Indigenous Health Policy and Planning, Indigenous Health.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director provides strategic leadership and policy expertise to shape Alberta Health's approach to improving the health outcomes of Indigenous peoples. This role is integral to aligning Ministry priorities with the broader goals of health equity and reconciliation, while fostering trust-based partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations.

**Role Responsibilities**:
The Ministry of Health is seeking a visionary and experienced Director, Indigenous Health Policy and Planning to lead the development and implementation of policies and strategies that improve health outcomes for Indigenous peoples in Alberta. This senior leadership role involves guiding complex cross-ministerial and cross-jurisdictional initiatives, engaging with Indigenous communities and leaders, and shaping the future of Indigenous health policy in Alberta.
- Responsibilities for the position include:
**Policy & Strategy Development**
- Lead the development of health policy, research, and strategic initiatives related to Indigenous health.
- Clarify federal, provincial, and First Nations responsibilities in health service delivery.
- Build new and enhance existing policies to support improved Indigenous health outcomes.

**Stakeholder Engagement & Intergovernmental Relations**
- Develop strategic relationships with Indigenous communities, Alberta Health Services, federal/provincial counterparts, and other stakeholders.
- Represent Alberta Health in external committees, inter-jurisdictional projects, and federal-provincial-territorial health tables.
- Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on Indigenous health and cross-ministry initiatives (e.g., Jordan’s Principle, UNDRIP, TRC).

**Jordan’s Principle Leadership**
- Serve as the Government of Alberta’s lead contact for Jordan’s Principle.
- Coordinate cross-ministry responses to claims and inquiries.
- Lead performance measurement and reporting related to Jordan’s Principle.
- Collaborate with Indigenous Services Canada and the First Nations Health Consortium to implement Alberta’s MOU.

**Unit & Branch Operations**
- Oversee the operational effectiveness of the Indigenous Health Policy Unit.
- Lead and mentor a team, supporting performance management, development, and cross-training.
- Manage budgets, contracts, and reporting aligned with strategic business plans.
- Act for the Executive Director as needed, supporting the Department’s leadership in strategic planning and relationship management.

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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:
**Build Collaborative Environments**
- Engage and align a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Facilitate conflict resolution through coaching and open dialogue.
- Use motivation and energy to inspire teams.
- Embrace different perspectives to co-create solutions.

**Agility in Action**
- Lead and embed change with clarity and confidence.
- Stay grounded and guide others through ambiguity.
- Proacti