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Job Title: Senior Program Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 87241

Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 19, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 Bi-weekly ($82,168.02 - $107,710.00/year)

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services (PPHS) 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. For further information, visit the ministry website at .

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.

Role Responsibilities

The Indigenous Health Programming Branch plays a key role in advancing Indigenous health priorities across Alberta. As a Senior Program Analyst, you will take a lead role in the development, implementation, evaluation, monitoring and reporting of strategic projects and initiatives that support improved health outcomes and more effective health care delivery for Indigenous peoples.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying strategic approaches to advance Indigenous health projects and initiatives and support the development of policy. You will also foster collaborative relationships with colleagues internally, other jurisdictions,



and with First Nations and Métis communities and organizations to ensure that Indigenous perspectives are reflected in program planning and health policy.

This position requires strong interpersonal skills, and the incumbent must exercise independent judgment, set priorities, and make decisions with minimal supervision, in a complex working environment.

Senior Program Analyst will be responsible for the following:

- Lead the development and implementation of complex initiatives in collaboration with diverse partners, multidisciplinary teams, and cross-sector stakeholders to advance the divisional and ministerial mandates.
- Review, evaluate, interpret, and support the implementation of Indigenous community health programs and policies within the department's mandate.
- Identify and analyze complex, sensitive, and emerging issues affecting primary health care, health system partners, government ministries, and the broader Federal, Provincial, and Territorial landscape.
- Lead and facilitate committees, meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements.
- Research and prepare briefing materials, reports, recommendations, presentations, and decision-support documents on a variety of Indigenous health issues/initiatives for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with PPHS's four pillar agencies,



including Primary Care Alberta, to support program and policy implementation.
- Work collaboratively with First Nations, and Métis partners to assist in integrating community priorities with broader health system priorities as part of system planning.
- Represent the division on Indigenous primary and community strategic initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommending enhancements to branch processes, tools, and practices.
- Provide backup support to the Manager, as required.

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.

- Systems Thinking: Uses strategic analysis and a broad understanding of Indigenous health priorities, policies, programs, and stakeholder relationships to identify issues, risks, and opportunities and develop effective solutions.
- Agility: Adapts to changing priorities, emerging Indigenous health issues, and evolving stakeholder needs while managing multiple projects and delivering high-quality results in a energetic environment.
- Build Collaborative Environments: Establishes and maintains strong relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, government partners, and internal stakeholders to support engagement, collaboration, and shared outcomes.
- Drive for Results: Leads and supports project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation activities to achieve program objectives and advance Indigenous

📌 Senior Program Analyst (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton