Government of Alberta
Location
Edmonton, AB | Canada
Job description
Job Information
Job Title: Program Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 53910
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 18, 2024
Pay Grade: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967.87- $94,068.83/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:
The Ministry of Health 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.
The Department of Health 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.
Under the direction of one of the members of the Continuing Care Capital Program management team, the Program Analyst is responsible for supporting the planning, development, delivery, evaluation and coordination of continuing care capital grant programs (CCCPs), facilitating the development of new continuing care capacity as well as the renovation and/or replacement of existing continuing care capacity in Alberta. This position will be responsible to help review and/or update program criteria, develop and administer the Request for Grant (RFG) process, liaise with prospective applicants regarding program agreements/amendments/assignments, maintain an electronic tracking system, process grant funds, conduct project analysis and manage project accountabilities.
This position will also be responsible for supporting health facility management functions on behalf of the Ministry including facility designation, registration, tracking and reporting. This position may leverage facility-based information to support facility capital planning activities and decisions as well as collect/incorporate Alberta Health Services' (AHS') bed survey information to respond to internal/external stakeholders who seek facility or bed capacity information for hospitals and/or continuing care facilities throughout the province.
The Program Analyst will be accountable for the following key activities:
• Supporting the development and delivery of CCCPs in all phases of the grant life cycle. Reviewing and updating program criteria in consultation with the Manager and other relevant parties. Preparing and implementing RFG processes as well as tracking status of submissions.Responsibilities for this position include:
• Writing briefings, letters, memos or draft emails, other correspondence, and preparing other information in plain language to address a variety of audiencesUniversity graduation in a field related (such as planning, policy, business, architecture, engineering, health/public administration) supplemented by four years related experience.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one year of education for one year of experience or vise versa. Equivalencies may be considered as follows:
• Related Diploma and 6 years related experience or
• Related Certificate and 8 years related experience
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Related experience:
• Project management experience
• Grant management experience as related to specific programs or projects
Preferences will be given to those with:
• Demonstrated experience using written communication on a daily basis
• Experience in debriefing management on the status of projects, issues, or overall progress of program implementation
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
The following are considered assets:
• Experience with Acts and Legislation - Continuing Care Act , Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act , Nursing Homes Act , Hospitals Act and the Alberta Building Code
• Experience in basic accounting, financial process, payment systems, forecasting and budgeting
This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Working location is ATB Place, 10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton; the position may alternatively be located in an assigned office space if the incumbent lives in Calgary.
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications outlined in this job ad .
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
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.
What the GoA has to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development -
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
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.
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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 (
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