Administrative Coordinator

Job Information
Job Title: Administrative Coordinator 
Job Requisition ID: 77421
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
Number of Vacancies: 1
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 11, 2025
Classification: Administration 2
Salary: ​$2,248.75 to $2, $58,692 – $76,400/year)

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

Working within a framework of program policies, and under the direction of the Business Unit Manager, the Administrative Coordinator ensures that the administrative activities and resources of the program are utilized appropriately to ensure that processes are in place for clients to receive their Cost-Share Exemption applications in a timely manner.

The Administrative Coordinator coordinates the activities of a multi-sector administrative team and oversees the cost share exemption program in addition to the following responsibilities;

Administers/Oversees the Cost-Share Exemption Program:

•    Receives cost-share applications, processes for completeness, determines program eligibility, and responds to applicants.

•    Reviews Cost Share appeals and makes recommendations for approval/denial during administrative reviews.

Program Resolution Management:

•    Effectively resolves issues brought forward by clients, authorizers, and vendors in accordance with current program policies and procedures.

Supervision:

•    supervises administrative staff in accordance with good supervisory practices and consistent with HR policies and the collective agreement to ensure timely recruitment, development, and retention of service-oriented work units.

Administrative/Technical:

•    Ensures that current administrative processes are enhanced and/or maintained to meet the changing needs of the program consistent with effective office practices, and departmental procedures to facilitate the administrative and technological needs of the program.

If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity to make an impact within the Pharmaceutical & Supplementary Benefits division, please apply today, we would like to meet you

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:

•    Agility - Proactively incorporates change into processes, Creates opportunities for improvement Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emoti ons, Proactively explains impact of change on roles, and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices. 

•    Drive for Results - Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles, Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges. Removes barriers to collaborate and achievement of outcomes. Upholds principles and confronts problems directly. Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.

•    Systems Thinking - Takes a long-term view towards organization's objectives and how to achieve them. Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.

•    Creative Problem Solving - Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues. Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems. Allows others to think creatively, voice ideas and brings the right people together to solve issues. 

•    Build Collaborative Environment - Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders, shares resources and positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes. 

One-year certificate in a related field plus two years related experience; or equivalent as described.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

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A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

This competition will be used to staff ONE Full time Permanent position.

Hours of Work:
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday

Location:
ATB Place North, 10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. 

Other information: 

•    This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 

•    Top candidates may be required to undergo security screening

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.

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.
• 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. 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