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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.
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Job Information
Job Title: Capital Planner
Job Requisition ID: 59851
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: Open until Filled
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment $ 2,626.89 to $ 3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year).
Reporting to the Director or Manager, the Capital Planning Analyst is responsible for providing planning support to Corporate and Capital Planning Branch including:
- In a collaborative team approach work with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Infrastructure to support the development of project business cases and programming studies. Ensure projects are in alignment with Ministry priorities, goals, objectives, and strategic directions.
- Analyze capital plans, master plans, service plans, needs assessments, business cases and programming studies. Prepare recommendations for the approval of project business cases and programming studies.
- Support the Directors and Managers in the planning of projects and preparing the health submission into the government capital planning process.
- Provide support, as needed, preparing documentation for project announcements, news releases, government correspondence, capital plan announcements, requests for additional project funding and other similar events.
- Participate on project committees and sub-committees, and management teams to ensure compliance with health policy, standards, and guidelines.
- Monitor and report on projects in the planning stages. Identify issues and recommend solutions to advance the projects.
- Provide effective communication in a team environment involving a wide variety of stakeholders to resolve project issues.
- Prepare briefings and written responses to Action Requests.
- Manages or supports the management of capital grants and or contracts.
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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
- Systems Thinking - The position requires broad understanding of the health system, heath trends, health infrastructure standards, government capital planning processes, and the intersections between ministries, health authorities, and other key stakeholders.
- Creative Problem Solving - Position will encounter questions and situations without precedence in previous projects. The ability to analyze and adapt to questions, processes and policy changes is required.
- Build Collaborative Environments - The position requires daily interaction with multiple stakeholders to exchange information on urgent issues. Relationships and collaboration will be key to the success of this position.
Qualifications
University degree preferably in Planning, Business, Architecture, Health administration, public administration or related field and 2 years’ experience in systems planning, policy development, health care management and/or facilities development.
Assets
- Knowledge of the provincial health system, its organizations, programs and operations.
- Knowledge of the Ministry business plan goals, program initiatives, and capital planning priorities.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques for formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- A familiarity with the legislation, policies and practices of the department.
- Experience working on health capital planning is an asset.
- Stakeholder consultation or engagement experience.
Notes
Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities as vacancies arise in the location you apply to. Should you qualify, your resume is added to a qualified list for consideration for other opportunities at the same or lower classification levels.
As a Qualified Candidate:
You were successful in the interview (pending reference and other pre-employment checks) but were not selected.
You may be considered for future opportunities in the same or a lower classification for a period of six (6) months.
If you are contacted regarding other opportunities, it will be your decision whether to pursue these.
If you choose to pursue these opportunities, the recruitment process may involve further assessments specific to the position.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- 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
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.
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.
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 an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Abhishek Sharma at [email protected] .