Senior Analyst, Education and Outreach 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 of Primary and Preventative 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; health system planning and capital infrastructure planning; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system.

The Public Health Delivery Division is responsible for the operational oversight, strategic implementation, and frontline delivery of public health services across Alberta. The division’s mandate is to protect and promote the health of Albertans by ensuring rigorous health standards are enforced, communicable diseases are managed effectively, and health protection strategies are integrated across the province. The Health Protection Branch develops and applies policies and standards that safeguard Albertans. The Protection for Persons in Care Unit is responsible for administering the Protection for Persons in Care Act.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting vulnerable adults and promoting the prevention of abuse. Your expertise in education, outreach, training, and change management will help prevent and address abuse in care and support settings across Alberta. Reporting to the Strategic Policy Manager, the Senior Analyst, Education and Outreach develops and delivers education, outreach, and training initiatives for the Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) Unit. The position works with internal and external stakeholders to promote awareness of the PPC program and understanding of legislative requirements and operational policies and procedures. You will also support stakeholder engagement, contribute to policy development and improvement, and apply adult learning and change management principles to promote consistent program delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver outreach initiatives to raise awareness of the PPC program and promote understanding of legislative requirements.
• Support the development and refinement of operational policies and procedures to improve program effectiveness and service delivery.
• Design and deliver training and change management initiatives for staff and contracted service providers to support consistent implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate stakeholder engagement activities to inform program design and delivery.
• Contribute to strategic policy and legislative initiatives aimed at preventing abuse and protecting vulnerable adults receiving publicly funded care or support services.

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. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following Alberta Public Service competencies:

• Develop Networks – You build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, seek diverse perspectives, and actively gather input to inform policy development, outreach initiatives, and program improvements.
• Build Collaborative Environments – You engage stakeholders, encourage open communication, and work collaboratively to address challenges, resolve conflicts, and achieve shared program goals.
• Develop Self and Others – You promote continuous learning by sharing knowledge, developing training resources, and creating opportunities for staff and service providers to strengthen their understanding of policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Drive for Results – You take accountability for deliverables, use available resources effectively, and prioritize work to achieve timely, high-quality outcomes aligned with government priorities and the protection of vulnerable adults.
• Agility – You adapt to changing priorities, identify alternative approaches, anticipate challenges, and support stakeholders through change while maintaining focus on program objectives and effective service delivery.

Qualifications: University graduation in a related field, such as Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Legal Studies, Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, Education, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, or Health Sciences, plus 4 years of progressively responsible related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Equivalency: One year of experience for one year of education OR One year of education for one year of experience.

The following experience is considered as assets:

• Supporting stakeholder engagement and strategic, legislative, and regulatory initiatives.
• Supporting the development and refinement of operational policies and procedures.
• Identifying risks, challenges, and opportunities and developing audience-specific solutions.
• Experience in project management and developing training resources.

Notes: Hours of work are 08:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week in downtown Edmonton or Calgary Southland Park.

Application Requirements: As part of the application process, you are required to complete all pre-screen questions. A cover letter is required. Please outline why you are interested in the role and how your experience relates to the qualifications. Writing quality of your cover letter and resume will be assessed as part of the screening process. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be invited to complete a written assessment and/or deliver a presentation.

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.