Planner
Your Opportunity:
The Planner, Planning & Alignment, contributes to Primary Care Alberta’s (PCA) mission of delivering accessible, coordinated, and high-quality primary health care to all residents. As a key member of the Planning & Alignment team, this role supports the development and execution of integrated planning activities and system coordination efforts across the province. Reporting to the Program Lead within the Planning and Alignment division of the Planning and Quality Portfolio, the Planner assists in the creation of strategic and operational plans that reflect ministerial priorities. Using established planning frameworks and tools, the Planner helps ensure consistency across planning initiatives and provides support for multi-stakeholder projects in a dynamic health care environment. In supporting the Program Lead, this position involves collaboration with internal teams across the Planning & Quality portfolio and engagement with external partners such as Provincial Health Ministries, Provincial Health Agencies (PHAs), Regional Primary Health Care Networks (RPHCNs), professional associations, and community organizations.
Description:
This Planner will contribute to the development of core planning and reporting documents, including the Primary Care Alberta (PCA) Health Plan, Business Plan, Operational Plan, and Annual Report, under the guidance of the Program Lead. The Planner will assist in the coordination and implementation of provincial strategies and initiatives in partnership with government and other Provincial Health Agencies (PHAs). You will support the tracking of progress, adherence to standards, and timelines, helping to identify and address issues that may impact timely completion. The Planner will participate in post-implementation reviews and help document lessons learned to improve future planning processes. The Planner will prepare high-quality planning documents and presentations that align with organizational standards and principles. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.
- Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
- Classification: Planner
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Planning and Quality, Primary Care Alberta
- Primary Location: Southport
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
- Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $30.90
- Maximum Salary: $53.08
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
A minimum of three years' experience in strategic or operational planning, preferably within a health system or government environment. Demonstrated experience in supporting the planning process. Strategic and systems thinking, with the ability to translate complex ideas into practical action. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. High degree of initiative, accountability, and attention to detail in managing complex planning deliverables. Comfort with ambiguity, change management, and iterative planning in a dynamic organizational environment.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Alberta’s health system and primary care transformation is a strong asset. Undergraduate degree in a health administration, public health or business administration or equivalent experience.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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