Full or Part-Time: Full Time Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. The Ministry of Primary and Preventive 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; The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program supports more than 128,000 Albertans each year by providing access to medically necessary equipment and supplies that help individuals maintain independence and quality of life.

Reporting to the Director, Supplementary Benefits, the Manager, Program Benefits provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and people leadership for a multidisciplinary clinical team responsible for AADL program benefits and policy development. In this role, you will lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of program benefits while ensuring alignment with ministry priorities and client needs. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including health system partners, Alberta Blue Cross, vendors, authorizers, and policy experts to support effective and sustainable program delivery.

Providing leadership and direction to clinical consultants and policy staff to support coordination across benefit areas. Overseeing policy development, benefit modernization efforts, and program implementation activities. Managing issues, action requests, briefing materials, and stakeholder inquiries.





Leading complex projects and change initiatives that support program priorities. Building robust relationships with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and achieve program outcomes. Supporting quality improvement, risk management, and operational excellence across program areas.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health programs that support Albertans with disabilities, chronic conditions, and complex clinical needs.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Anticipates emerging issues, risks, and opportunities affecting service delivery. Identifies opportunities to improve program effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

Creative Problem Solving

Anticipates challenges and develops strategies to mitigate risks. University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four years related experience. Significant leadership experience managing teams in a complex health service, policy, operational, or program environment.

Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders across government, health system partners, service providers, and external organizations. Strong strategic planning, project management, and change management skills, with experience leading operational improvements and complex initiatives. Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance excellence, and fostering collaborative, high‑performing teams.

Assets: Experience with health benefits administration, health policy, or program operations. Hours of work are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week in downtown Edmonton.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Working for the Alberta Public Service Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP) Alberta Public Service Benefit Information Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

📌 Program Manager - Permanent, Full Time (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton