Manager, Intergovernmental Relations

Job Information

Job Title:

Manager, Intergovernmental Relations

Job

Requisition

Ministry:
Hospital and Surgical Health Services

Location:

Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
January 22, 2026

Classification:
Manager Zone 2

Salary: $3,806.46 to $5,122.39 bi-weekly ($99,349 - $133,694/year)

The Ministry of Hospital and Surgical 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;

planning capital infrastructure; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and funding the health system.

The Department of Hospital and Surgical Health Services 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.

For further information, visit the ministry website at  .

Role Responsibilities
A highly skilled and strategic policy professional is sought to provide leadership, advice, and expert support on federal, provincial and territorial health policy and issues management. The Manager, Intergovernmental Relations will lead the identification, assessment, and coordination of strategic responses to complex health issues, and provide strategic policy and coordination support for the Conference of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Health.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including counterpart officials across federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions, to gather intelligence and effectively position Alberta’s interests at Conferences of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Health.

Lead the development of federal, provincial and territorial initiatives by analyzing interprovincial and departmental policy documents, preparing high‑quality briefing materials, and providing policy advice and strategic direction to the Minister and Deputy Minister.

Oversee the coordination and preparation of briefing materials for Ministers’ and Deputy Ministers’ meetings and teleconferences, providing clear direction to program areas on briefing processes, Alberta position development, common briefing submissions, and managing tight timelines.

Provide leadership in the review, approval, and execution of intergovernmental agreements, including those involving Alberta Health Services (AHS); oversee internal reviews from program, legal, and intergovernmental perspectives; and collaborate with Executive Council to ensure compliance with Government of Alberta policies, legislation, and execution processes.

APS Competencies

Build Collaborative Environments:  Actively foster strong, inclusive working relationships, engaging a broad range of stakeholders and sharing resources to achieve shared outcomes. Resolve conflict through coaching and constructive discussion, and motivate others through enthusiasm and influence.

Systems Thinking:  Apply strategic insight, integrating broader trends and context into planning and decision‑making, and consider political environments, risks, and interdependencies when evaluating options.

Agility:  Respond effectively to change, proactively incorporate change into processes, and adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining focus and objectivity under pressure.

Drive for Results:  Deliver outcomes, forecast and address project and operational challenges, and remove barriers to collaboration and achievement of goals.

Creative Problem Solving:  Enable innovation by working in open, collaborative teams to share…