Senior Advisor, Advisory Councils

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Advisor, Advisory Councils 
Job Requisition ID: 77956
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent/Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 17, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 
Salary: ​$ to $ bi-weekly ($79,775.17 to 104,572.78)

The Alberta government 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 ministries of Primary and Preventative Health Services, Hospital and Surgical Services, Assisted Living and Social Services, and Mental Health and Addiction support 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.

Primary and Preventative Health Services is overseeing work with Hospital and Surgical Services, Assisted Living and Social Services, and Mental Health and Addiction to complete the restructuring of the provincial health care system into four new health delivery agencies and support system integration. Primary and Preventative Health Services is continuing to implement the Alberta Health Workforce Strategy, the Rural Health Action Plan, the Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System initiative while working cooperatively with the other health-related ministries to meaningfully improve emergency health services response times, reduce red tape and improve the effectiveness of IT systems used in Alberta's health system.

For further information, visit the ministry website at 

Alberta is refocusing its healthcare system to better serve Albertans, support the workforce and improve health outcomes. The Regional Advisory Councils have been established to bring forward local and regional perspectives to advise government and the provincial health agencies on clinical service planning, capital planning and workforce planning. Council members will engage with their communities to hear feedback on the health system, while identifying challenges and opportunities that will inform their advice and recommendations to help improve health care in their region. 

Reporting to the Manager, Advisory Councils Secretariat Branch, the position supports the Advisory Councils Secretariat Branch, in the System Refocusing Division. The work includes secretariat work, planning and supporting meetings, working directly with members and internal and external stakeholders, managing the administration of the council, recruiting members, managing stakeholder engagement, establishing and maintaining effective relationships, leading engagement activities, developing work plans, engagement with the public, and developing reports.

Specific responsibilities for the position include:

1) Secretariat to advisory councils and panels

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2. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with council and panel members
3. Plans council meetings and collaborates with the Chair to develop agendas and identify information needs.
4. Develops supporting materials through research or consultation with experts and delivers presentations to support strategic discussion.
5. Gathers input to inform actions to improve health care delivery across the province.
6. Liaises with provincial health organizations and Alberta Health to ensure flow of information.

2) Managing administration of the councils and panels

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2. Provides logistical supports for the regional councils meetings which will be taking place in various regions (e.g., booking meeting room, catering, note-taking). The majority of meetings are held after hours to accommodate daytime schedules of our Council volunteers.
3. Manages expenses of council members e.g., supports council members accessing the expense system and inputting information
4. c)Identifies needs and supports recruitment activities of council members to represent a wide and diverse range of expertise and perspectives.
5. Identifies and manages emerging issues.

3) Manages stakeholder engagement

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2. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders and communities
3. Leads engagement activities with a diverse range of both internal and external stakeholders to identify, elevate, and address community issues and opportunities.
4. Provides planning and logistical supports for engagement activities
5. Exercises a high degree of interpersonal skills with stakeholders to support the development of program policy.

4) Provides strategic advice, policy support, and develops a wide range of strategic and programmatic communication materials.

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2. Identifies, analyzes and assesses information to develops accurate, strategic and comprehensive advice.
3. Prepares reports, recommendations, briefing materials for management and/or external stakeholders for information and/or decisions.
4. Analyzes information and assessing alternative means of meeting policy objectives, including the review of initiatives of other jurisdictions, and evaluating the various implications of these options.
5. Manages projects within tight deadlines to support the health system refocusing division.
6. Leads divisional and strategic program and/or policy content and pro-actively mitigates concerns and advocates program priorities.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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:

• Creative Problem Solving: The individual in the position must be open to the thoughts and suggestions of all team members, respectfully ask questions and use wide variety of techniques to  break down problems and identifies new solutions for the organization.
• Agility: The incumbent would need to be flexible and adapt to constant changes while anticipating obstacles and staying focused on goals.
• Drive for Results: This role will be part of a high performing team and would neet to deliver results and achieve the set goals for the division and meet government commitments.
• Build Collaborative Environments: The role requires working closely and build relations with stakeholders from communities across Alberta and support their needs.
• Systems Thinking: Creating and supporting regional advisory councils is part of the larger plan to refocus the healthcare system. The individual in this position has to be able to understand how the healthcare system is interconnected and has to stay up to date with regional health issues. 

University graduation in a related field (Public Policy, Public Health, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Communications, Political Science or Business) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The following experience is required:

• Extensive experience in understanding and analyzing competing interests of stakeholders to develop program policies.
• Experience in planning, leading, and managing projects
• Experience in research methodologies, data analysis, and preparing recommendations
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Advanced skills in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Stakeholder or public engagement (planning, facilitating)
• Extensive and expert knowledge and experience in public and stakeholder engagement.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's license
• Must be available to travel independently throughout the province and able to work evenings and weekends as required

The following are considered assets:

• Knowledge of Government structures and procedures
• Understanding of Government of Alberta decision making processes and practices
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders including rural, remote, and Indigenous communities
• Understanding of the healthcare system in Alberta
• Certified Public Participation Professional (IAP2 Certificate)
• Working knowledge of the interrelationship between the province and federal government

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
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This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• One full-time permanent position
• One full-time temporary position for 18 months.

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.

The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications outlined in this job ad is required.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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 have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• 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.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• 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.

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. 

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