Job InformationJob Title: Manager, Program Planning Job Requisition ID: 85647Location: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full-time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: July 22, 2026Classification: M41Z2Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329.226 - $137,705.427 /year)  The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, click here.   The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is working to build a resilient, sustainable health system that helps Albertans access timely, high-quality care. Within the Primary and Preventative Health Care Division, the Policy and Partnerships Branch supports primary health care planning, program development, grant oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and advice to government on initiatives that improve access, accountability, and outcomes across Alberta’s primary health care system. For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.Role Responsibilities The Policy and Partnerships Branch leads work to ensure primary health care perspectives are reflected in ministry and government-wide initiatives that require strong collaboration, sound policy advice, and practical implementation planning.   The Manager, Program Planning leads a team responsible for planning, administering, monitoring, and improving primary health care programs and grants. This includes supporting program design, grant agreement oversight, financial and performance monitoring, issue resolution, and briefing materials for senior and executive leaders.   The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of Alberta’s health system, particularly primary and preventative health care, along with experience navigating government decision-making, funding processes, accountability requirements, and stakeholder relationships. The role requires strong people leadership, sound judgment, excellent organization and project management skills, and the ability to translate complex program and funding issues into clear advice for leadership.   Primary Responsibilities:  

Lead the planning, development, administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of primary health care programs and grants to ensure alignment with PPHS priorities, government commitments, and community needs. Provide oversight of grant agreements, funding processes, financial reporting, performance measures, and compliance requirements to support accountable and fiscally responsible program delivery. Manage and support a team of program services and administrative staff by setting priorities, assigning work, supporting development, monitoring quality, and ensuring timelines and commitments are met. Provide clear, timely, and well-synthesized advice, briefing materials, decision support, and issue analysis to the Director, branch leadership, senior management, and executive leaders. Lead cross-ministry, intergovernmental, and external stakeholder collaboration to resolve complex issues, support implementation, and strengthen primary health care program outcomes.

  The Manager is expected to apply sound judgment in a complex and changing environment. This includes interpreting accountability frameworks, grant requirements, policies, program data, stakeholder input, and government priorities to identify risks, resolve issues, improve processes, and provide practical recommendations.   Externally, this position supports the effective administration and oversight of primary health care programs and grants, helping ensure public funds are used appropriately and program outcomes are monitored. Internally, the position contributes to implementation planning, program reporting, process improvement, risk management, and the development of briefing materials and recommendations for leadership. The Manager works with colleagues across the division, department, government, and health system to address barriers and support practical solutions. Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.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.  

Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risk; anticipates and mitigates obstacles and the emotions of others while supporting others to do the same and takes action in uncertain situations. Systems Thinking: Considers how primary health care programs, funding, accountability, stakeholders, and government priorities connect across the broader health system. Anticipates impacts, identifies risks and interdependencies, and supports solutions that align with ministry and system objectives. Develops Networks: Develops and maintains strong relationships with colleagues, health system partners, funded organizations, other ministries, and community stakeholders. Brings people together to solve complex issues, supports collaboration across organizational boundaries, and builds consensus on program and funding-related matters. Uses effective relationship management and influence skills to advance priorities and achieve results in a complex stakeholder environment. Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles; forecasts and proactively address problems and challenges directly. Develop Self and Others: Encourages development and integration of emerging methods. Encourages staff to learn about other methodology and promotes continuous learning. Qualifications Minimum Recruitment Standard:   University graduation in a related field (Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Health Care), supplemented by four years related experience. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.    Assets: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:  

Leading, supervising, or supporting a team, including assigning work, developing staff, managing competing priorities, and supporting a positive team culture. Working in the health system, with preference for experience related to primary health care, team-based care, community-based care, or health system planning. Developing, administering, monitoring, or evaluating government-funded programs, grants, grant agreements, or other funding arrangements. Navigating government decision-making processes, including preparing briefing materials, decision documents, issue analysis, correspondence, or advice for senior and executive leaders. Managing complex projects or files with multiple stakeholders, timelines, risks, deliverables, and reporting requirements. Building effective relationships with internal partners, other ministries, health system partners, funded organizations, or community stakeholders.

  Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classificationNotes Hours of Work are Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).   Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the educational and experience requirements, along with examples to demonstrate competencies, as noted above.   In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.   The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record 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 we have to offer:  

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 How To ApplyApplicants 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 see Job Application Resoures for 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) 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 StatementThis 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.