Executive Director, Indigenous Health Programming – Government of Alberta

Job Title: Executive Director, Indigenous Health Programming

Location: Edmonton, AB

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Job Title: Executive Director, Indigenous Health Programming
Job Requisition ID: 65894
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open
Closing Date: January 17, 2025
Classification: Executive Manager 1About Us
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: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 services, planning capital infrastructure, supporting innovative information management and technologies, regulating health care and funding the health system.The Department of Health establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, public health concerns, monitoring and reporting health system performance, setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment, providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system.For further information, visit the ministry website atRoleReporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Indigenous Health, the Executive Director, Indigenous Health Programming will be responsible for managing the branch and team to coordinate Indigenous consultation and engagement activities for the department. The team will work together to consult health-related projects, policies, and regulatory changes. You will provide executive-level leadership, vision, and oversight for all aspects of the management and operation of the branch. You will work collaboratively with the directors and provide strategic oversight and direction. As Executive Director, you will collaborate with First Nations, Métis Settlements, other Indigenous communities, and organizations as well as stakeholders to build and sustain partnerships that facilitate an effective work environment, advance strategic initiatives, ensure effective information management, and training capacity. With your executive leadership approach, you will commit to partnering with Alberta’s Indigenous people in pursuit of reconciliation, inclusion, and opportunity. You will provide timely advice to the senior leadership team and work with the division and ministry to collaborate, develop and build strong relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations.QualificationsThe successful candidate will be a proven strategic leader with a systems-thinking approach along with significant senior leadership experience. You will have demonstrated strengths in developing strong relationships and successfully collaborating with internal and external government stakeholders, local Indigenous communities and other related associations and organizations. A proficient communicator, you will provide sound and timely advice and recommendations to senior leadership. You will build policy and leadership capacity to develop direct reports and ensure that the Indigenous perspective is represented in an appropriate, inclusive, and meaningful way. Additionally, you will support the vision of the whole unit and enhance policy and technical capacity with your team. Preference will be given to those with Indigenous cultural knowledge. A related degree is preferred.Salary
$5,082.46 – $6,679.30 bi-weekly ($132,652 – $174,329 annually)NotesFinal candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.How to Apply
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