Manager, Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Support in Edmonton

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. 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 Manager, Diagnostic Imaging - Clinical Support Programs provides strategic leadership for provincial clinical support programs, including diagnostic imaging, supporting the development of policies, standards, and initiatives that improve quality, access, and performance across Alberta’s health system. The role leads performance measurement and reporting, provides expert advice to senior leadership, and advances priorities aligned with ministry and government objectives. Working closely with the Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Acute Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, regulatory bodies, and other health system partners, the Manager drives collaboration on system-wide initiatives, oversees program improvement efforts, and supports integrated planning to enhance patient outcomes, service delivery, and the effective use of health care resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, oversight, and performance reporting of provincial clinical support programs, including diagnostic imaging.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve quality, access, patient outcomes, and system performance across Alberta's health system.
• Establish and monitor performance measures and reporting frameworks to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with health system partners and stakeholders to advance integrated, province-wide approaches to clinical support program planning and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support health system priorities and achieve shared outcomes.
• Lead complex projects, issues management, and strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment with government priorities and provincial health system goals.
• Represent the ministry on cross-government and health sector committees, providing expert advice and strategic recommendations.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and effective communication across divisions, partners, and stakeholder groups.

APS Competencies

• Systems Thinking – Anticipates impacts across Alberta's health system and develops strategic policy, legislation, and service delivery solutions that support long-term health outcomes.
• Agility – Adapts effectively to changing priorities, emerging health system needs, and complex policy environments while maintaining focus on results.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Fosters a culture of collaboration and partnership among diverse health system stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Develop Self and Others – Promotes continuous learning, mentors team members, and supports individual and organizational growth to achieve high performance.

Qualifications

• A university graduation in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Public Administration, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent) plus at least 4 years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• Experience leading complex policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation initiatives.
• Experience supervising staff, mentoring teams, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships and working effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Assets

• Master's degree in public administration, health or social sciences, or a related field.
• Project Management certificate or designation.
• Leadership experience in a health care environment.
• Knowledge of Alberta's health system, health care delivery, key stakeholders, and government priorities.
• Understanding of health system transformation, policy change, and complex health sector issues.

Notes

• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. 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.

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.