Information Policy and Governance Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us

The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information.

For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link:

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 49993

Ministry:
Health

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date
:
January 2, 2024

Classification:
Program Services 4 Market Adjustment

Salary:
$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)

Role Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about policy? Do you have proven ability to support information governance while delivering results, we want to hear from you

The Health Information Act (HIA) Policy, Privacy, & Security Unit is looking for an experienced information policy and governance advisor to support protecting health information while sharing information for improved health service delivery.

You will be responsible for providing guidance on information sharing priorities and where necessary work to develop implementation strategies.

You will consult and provide policy advice and direction with internal and broad external stakeholders on matters related to information and data sharing within the health sector for broader purposes.

Responsibilities:

Development of policies at the provincial level to support the health sector.
Provides coordination and support functions for the Health Information and Data Governance Committee and other health information policy and data stewardship governance activities and associated working groups.
Providing support and policy guidance on research and use of health information beyond the provision of care. Support appropriate legislative and policy changes to HIA and its Regulations related to information sharing / data sharing initiatives.

Minimum Recruitment Standards (MRS):

University graduation in a related field (Social Science, Health Policy, Law, Health, Health Sciences, Health Administration, Library and Information Science or related discipline is required) and a minimum of
four (4) years of progressively

responsible related experience is required; or equivalent as described below.

Required experience includes:

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Policy focused roles, including policy analysis, development, and review.
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Working with legislation related to information sharing and/or information privacy

Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Related experience:

Policy analysis and project development
Experience working within the health sector with legislation and policy research and development
Proven ability to establish positive working relationships with a broad variety of clients
Demonstrated success in managing complex issues within short timelines.
Strategic, analytical and conceptual thinker with exceptional writing ability.
Good knowledge of general and healthspecific access and privacy legislation and principles and applicable policy in Alberta

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is
required.

This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week.

A cover letter is
required.

In your cover letter, please provide information that clearly demonstrates how your qualifications meet the advertised requirements for this position.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Pension plans:
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Leadership and mentorship programs
Professional learning and development
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements

Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
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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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Drive for Results:Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles

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Build Colloborative Environments:Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes
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Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning
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