Job Information

Job Title: Workforce Compensation - Program Services 3 & 4 - Multiple Positions (Acute Care)

Job Requisition ID: 83961

Ministry: Hospital and Surgical Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open

Closing Date: June 1, 2026

Classification: Program Services 3 & 4

Salary: PS3 - $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 to $100,492 / year)

PS4 - $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 to $107,710 / year)

The Department of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services 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 https://www.alberta.ca/hospital-and-surgical-health-services .

This position resides in the Ministry of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services under the Strategic Services and Procurement Division, Strategic Policy and Initiatives Branch.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Senior Workforce Compensation Advisor-PS4

Develop and advance workforce compensation policy, strategies, and implementation actions aligned with ministry and acute care priorities.
Conduct policy research, analysis, and strategic development to support workforce compensation and resilience initiatives.
Manage relationships and build networks across internal, cross ministry, and external stakeholders to inform policy advice and implementation.
Collaborate with health system partners and government colleagues to support initiatives such as the Acute Care Action Plan.
Ensure health standards, evidence based practices, quality, and access considerations are incorporated into policy.
Prepare briefings, updates, and materials for senior leadership, including executive and ministerial stakeholders.
Monitor Canadian and international trends, innovations, and models related to workforce compensation.
Plan, organize, and participate in meetings and committees, representing the Unit, Branch, Division, or Ministry as required.

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Workforce Compensation Analyst-PS3

Key Responsibilities

Support policy review and development by applying appropriate tools, methods, and resources.
Conduct research and analysis, including jurisdictional scans, to inform policy initiatives.
Contribute to assigned branch policy files and support delivery of ongoing policy work.
Assist in planning and coordinating meetings, workshops, and planning sessions.
Prepare meeting materials, presentations, speaking notes, and summaries of outcomes.
Draft and update briefings, issues papers, agendas, and presentations in accordance with government standards.
Support coordination of briefing materials and responses related to emerging issues and consultations.
Review and analyze information to support accurate advice and briefings for senior leadership.

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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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

Systems Thinking: Understands how policies, initiatives, and stakeholders across government and the health system are interconnected. Identifies impacts and dependencies to ensure policy advice and actions align with broader organizational and system‑wide objectives.
Agility: Adapts quickly to changing priorities, emerging issues, and shifting timelines. Effectively adjusts approach while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and alignment with government priorities.
Drive for Results: Demonstrates accountability for delivering high‑quality policy work by managing time, priorities, and deliverables effectively. Follows through on commitments to support informed decision‑making and successful implementation.
Creative Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking and evidence‑based analysis to identify practical solutions to complex policy issues. Seeks innovative approaches to improve processes, address challenges, and support informed recommendations.

Qualifications

Senior Workforce Compensation Advisor - PS4

A university graduation in a related field (Arts, Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Administration, and Labour Relations) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Required Experience

Senior‑level experience in policy development, collective bargaining, or health system strategy.
Preparing briefings and decision materials for senior leadership in a public‑sector environment.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; OR
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Workforce Compensation Analyst - PS3

A university graduation in a related field (Public Administration, Political Science, Social Science, Health Policy, and Health Sciences) plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Required Experience

Conducting policy research and analysis
Preparing briefings and decision materials for senior leadership in a public‑sector environment.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; OR
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .

Notes

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: TELUS House at ATB Place, 10020 - 100 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Two (2) permanent positions available, one (1) for PS3 and one (1) for PS4

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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx .
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca .
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca .
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits .
Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive .
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca .
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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before 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 2006 - 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 (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

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 Krystyna Gruszka at Krystyna.Gruszka@gov.ab.ca .

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