Senior Grant and Policy Advisor
Apply NowCompany: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Job Information
Job Title: Senior Grant and Policy Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 69726
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Salaried
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,968 - $94,069/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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities,and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centred, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. The ministry also provides oversight for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Community Partnerships and within the scope of legislative and government/departmental policy, the Senior Grant and Policy Advisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives related to improving Alberta's continuing care systems through grants. This position is responsible for for providing expert knowledge and information to support internal and external partners on grants. This position will also support the development of provincial strategic policy for home care, supportive living, and continuing care homes in Alberta. This position will provide critical support in the implementation priority initiatives, such as Continuing Care Transformation which responds to the Facility-based Continuing Care Review and includes the expansion of home and community care.
The Senior Grant and Policy Advisor brings a depth of research, analysis and policy development skill, combined with project management experience to enable the planning, research, development, implementation and monitoring of grant and provincial policies, legislation, strategies and projects.
The Senior Grant and Policy Advisor must have strong ability to critically synthesize and summarize complex issues and provide sound recommendations and analyze grant proposals and agreements to provide nuanced advice and actions to communities partners, branch colleagues, and leadership. The ability to successfully lead complex projects in a timely fashion, effectively engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, integrate continuing care practice and operational perspectives into activities, and take a systems- and future-based approach to planning is essential. Ideally, the Grant and Policy Advisor will also have some experience with, and be able to effectively research, identify and monitor/report on existing system-level performance measures.
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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
System Thinking - Integrates broader context into planning:
Creative Problem Solving - Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues:
Drive for Results - Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes:
Agility - Proactively incorporates change into processes:
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field (Health, Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration, Public Health), supplemented by 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
This position requires a few years experience in completing policy analysis and development in order to successfully manage projects which require analysis and the development of implementable recommendations. Continuing care or health system experience is preferred in order to understand the complexities of continuing care and develop multi-faceted solutions to policy issues.
Working knowledge of: the continuing care sector; health service delivery; economics; health care or business strategies; health legislation and regulation; the theory and practice of policy analysis; problem solving; team work or consensus building; government goals and decision making process; and, public consultation will be assets in this position.
The position requires knowledge of the government processes, grants and contracts, and program budgeting to support ability to manage grants and contracts.
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
This competition will be used to fill 2 temporary positions, location- Edmonton and Calgary.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication. An additional written assignment may be used as part of the screening process.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
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.
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 accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Milissa Gray at Milissa.Gray@gov.ab.ca.
Job Title: Senior Grant and Policy Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 69726
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Salaried
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,968 - $94,069/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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities,and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centred, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. The ministry also provides oversight for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Community Partnerships and within the scope of legislative and government/departmental policy, the Senior Grant and Policy Advisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives related to improving Alberta's continuing care systems through grants. This position is responsible for for providing expert knowledge and information to support internal and external partners on grants. This position will also support the development of provincial strategic policy for home care, supportive living, and continuing care homes in Alberta. This position will provide critical support in the implementation priority initiatives, such as Continuing Care Transformation which responds to the Facility-based Continuing Care Review and includes the expansion of home and community care.
The Senior Grant and Policy Advisor brings a depth of research, analysis and policy development skill, combined with project management experience to enable the planning, research, development, implementation and monitoring of grant and provincial policies, legislation, strategies and projects.
The Senior Grant and Policy Advisor must have strong ability to critically synthesize and summarize complex issues and provide sound recommendations and analyze grant proposals and agreements to provide nuanced advice and actions to communities partners, branch colleagues, and leadership. The ability to successfully lead complex projects in a timely fashion, effectively engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, integrate continuing care practice and operational perspectives into activities, and take a systems- and future-based approach to planning is essential. Ideally, the Grant and Policy Advisor will also have some experience with, and be able to effectively research, identify and monitor/report on existing system-level performance measures.
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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
System Thinking - Integrates broader context into planning:
- Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends
- Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions
- Supports organization vision and goals through strategy
- Addresses behaviours that challenge progress
Creative Problem Solving - Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues:
- Engages perspective to seek root causes
- Finds ways to improve complex systems
- Employs resources from other areas to solve problems
- Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks
Drive for Results - Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes:
- Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards
- Acknowledges even indirect responsibility
- Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted
- Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.
Agility - Proactively incorporates change into processes:
- Creates opportunities for improvement
- Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities
- Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions
- Proactively explains impact of change on roles, and integrates change in existing work
- Readily adapts plans and practices
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field (Health, Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration, Public Health), supplemented by 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
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.
This position requires a few years experience in completing policy analysis and development in order to successfully manage projects which require analysis and the development of implementable recommendations. Continuing care or health system experience is preferred in order to understand the complexities of continuing care and develop multi-faceted solutions to policy issues.
Working knowledge of: the continuing care sector; health service delivery; economics; health care or business strategies; health legislation and regulation; the theory and practice of policy analysis; problem solving; team work or consensus building; government goals and decision making process; and, public consultation will be assets in this position.
The position requires knowledge of the government processes, grants and contracts, and program budgeting to support ability to manage grants and contracts.
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
This competition will be used to fill 2 temporary positions, location- Edmonton and Calgary.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication. An additional written assignment may be used as part of the screening process.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate.
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.
- 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.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
- 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.
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 accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Milissa Gray at Milissa.Gray@gov.ab.ca.