Director - FInancial Policy, Operations, Grants and Contracts

Job Information

Job Title:Director - FInancial Policy, Operations, Grants and Contracts

Job Requisition ID:86327

Ministry:Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location:Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:Full Time

Hours of Work:36.25hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope:Open Competition

Closing Date: August 7, 2026

Classification:Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/year)

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.

For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director the Director, Financial Policy, Operations, Grants & Contracts provides strategic leadership and oversight for ministry-wide financial policy and operations, procurement, contract management, grant administration and related governance functions.

The Director serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on complex financial, contractual, procurement and grant-related matters. The position is accountable for developing and maintaining effective governance, accountability, and oversight frameworks that support ministry priorities while ensuring compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory requirements.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction for ministry-wide procurement, contracting, grant administration and financial policy functions.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, guidelines, and governance frameworks that strengthen accountability, transparency and stewardship.
• Providing expert advice and recommendations to executive leadership on complex procurement, contracting, grant, financial policy and operational issues.
• Leading ministry-wide oversight of grant and contract management practices to ensure compliance with legislation, policy, trade agreements and government directives.
• Providing strategic leadership and oversight for the Ministry's Contract Review Committee and related governance processes.
• Identifying emerging organizational, financial, contractual, and reputational risks and developing mitigation strategies for senior leadership consideration.
• Building strong relationships with Treasury Board and Finance, Legal Services, Service Alberta, program areas and external stakeholders to support ministry objectives.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness, accountability, risk management and service delivery.
• Supporting executive decision-making through analysis, briefing materials, recommendations and strategic advice.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

APS Competencies

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.

Agility

• Ability to deal with competing/changing demands and priorities in a fast past environment; with flexibility, accuracy, timeliness and professionalism.

Drive for Results

• Commitment to ensuring high quality deliverables with consistency and according to established evolving guidelines and direction.

Develop Self and Others

• Commitment to supporting staff engagement and mentorship/training with respect to processes, standards and operations.

Build Collaborative Environments

• Finding common ground and opportunities for collaboration for complex issues that may not have a clear answer or landing place.

Develop Networks

• Ability to quickly and effectively establish rapport and relationships across the division/Ministry to ensure a responsive network.

Systems Thinking

• Overall awareness of government priorities, and how these relate to and impact divisional work and initiatives.

Creative Problem Solving

• Ability to determine next steps and actions where there is no clear or obvious solution for issues that require a timely response, connecting to find positive ways forward and thinking outside of the box as necessary.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in Business, Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Law, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related discipline supplemented by 7 years of experience.
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets:

• Professional designations such as SCMP, CPA, PMP, or a related professional credential.
• Experience within the Government of Alberta or broader public sector environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of government procurement, contract management and grant administration practices.
• Knowledge of Government of Alberta legislation, Treasury Board directives, trade agreements, governance frameworks and accountability requirements.
• Experience leading contract review, procurement governance, risk management or compliance functions.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder issues in politically sensitive environments.
• Experience supporting executive committees, governance bodies or senior leadership teams.
• Experience with Government of Alberta systems and tools related to procurement, grants, contracts or financial operations.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of Work:

36.25 hours per week (Full-time)

8:15am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

1 permanent position

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your experience aligns with the behavioral competencies of the role you are applying for. This cover letter may be used to assess your communication abilities.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. All costs associated with the recruitment process including documentation fees and travel expenses are the candidate’s responsibility. If documentation is requested from an applicant, out-of-province applicants can obtain the documents requested from the province they reside in.

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To Apply

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 PSC.FTA@gov.ab.ca.

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