Clinical Specialist, Surgery

Job Information
Job Title: Clinical Specialist, Surgery 
Job Requisition ID: 79343
Ministry: Hospital and Surgical Health Services
Location: Edmonton/Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition 
Closing Date: February 17, 2026 
Classification: Medical and Health 4
Salary: $3,603.02 to $4,589.22 bi-weekly ($94,038 - $119,778/year)

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

The Department establishes the Government of Alberta's strategic direction for acute care services, 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

This position resides in the Surgery Unit within the Cancer and Surgical Services Branch of the Acute Care Division.

Clinical Specialist, Surgery:

The Clinical Specialist, Surgery, in the Acute Care Division helps develop policies, standards, and legislation to ensure safe and effective acute care operations. This role involves implementing policies, enforcing standards, and researching innovative solutions for future demands like an aging population, patient flow, capacity and wait time challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Information, Analysis, and Advice: Support policy development with research, analysis, and presentation. Consult on legislation, policies, and standards, and participate in emergency management projects.
• Project Management: Develop and execute strategic project plans.
• Content Development: Create tailored content for policy development, including briefing notes, letters, and memos.
• Issues Management: Proactively manage issues to support policy development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Consult with internal and external stakeholders to assist in program and policy development.

What you Bring:

• Health system knowledge
• Expertise in the operations of surgery and acute care.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Effective project management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for content development.
• Ability to manage issues proactively.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement.

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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:

• Agility- Continuously seek out new knowledge and skills to stay current with advancements in cancer care and surgical practices.
• Develop Networks- Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patient advocacy groups.
• Creative Problem Solving- Effectively convey information and ideas through various channels, ensuring clarity and understanding among diverse audiences.
• Systems Thinking- Understand the interconnectedness of various components within the healthcare system and how changes in one area can impact others.

Clinical Specialist, Surgery:

A University degree in a clinical health field (e.g. Nursing, Physiotheraphy, Occupational Therapy).

Current registration in good standing with an Alberta professional college with four (4) years of clinical experience in surgical care in Alberta.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Strong working knowledge of acute care operations, including specific knowledge of surgery operations (depending on role).
• Understanding of government structure, legislative frameworks, and the Alberta health care system.
• Sound knowledge of health care providers and their roles.
• Experience with policy development in multi-stakeholder environments.
• In-depth knowledge of health system priorities, acute care delivery, and relevant political, economic, and global issues.

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One full time permanent position.

Hours of Work

• 7.25 Daily Hours
• 36.25 Weekly Hours
• 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)

All positions are located in Edmonton or Calgary.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

A written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.

• The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal Record Check 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 has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - working-for-alberta-public-
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - 
• Professional learning and development - 
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal