Senior Consultant
Your Opportunity:
Do you want to make a lasting difference and contribute to improved health outcomes related to opioid poisonings? If so, the Harm Reduction Services team may be a great fit! We are seeking an enthusiastic & dedicated Senior Consultant with strong communication and relationship building skills to provide context, oversight and quality assurance for the Provincial Naloxone Program (PNP) with a focus on Edmonton and area. This role supports Alberta-based agencies, organizations, programs, medical first responders and community pharmacies in accessing and distributing naloxone kits. The role involves close collaboration with the HRS team & partners to develop, update, and disseminate public health resources, as well as the delivery and/or coordination of education and training focused on the prevention, recognition, and response to opioid poisoning. A key responsibility of this role is to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external partners. Active participation in working groups and steering committees is essential. Applying a population health approach, the Senior Consultant will contribute to the development, implementation, and sustainability of provincial initiatives that enhance the capacity of healthcare providers & communities to deliver health promotion, disease prevention, and harm reduction as part of the Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC). This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to & will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.
Description:
The Senior Consultant, reporting to the Program Manager of Harm Reduction Services, is a leadership role responsible for providing oversight, context, and quality assurance for the Provincial Naloxone Program (PNP), with a focus on Edmonton and surrounding area. This position supports Alberta-based agencies, organizations, medical first responders, and community pharmacies in accessing and distributing naloxone kits to individuals at risk of experiencing or witnessing an opioid poisoning. This role leverages surveillance data and local partnerships to ensure effective and efficient distribution of naloxone kits and related supplies. The Senior Consultant collaborates closely with the HRS team as well as internal and external partners to develop, update, and disseminate public health resources, and to coordinate education and training on opioid poisoning prevention, recognition, and response. The Senior Consultant is expected to be well-versed in Health Promotion as well as the Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC), including harm reduction. Strong relationships with community-based organizations and partners including Recovery Alberta (RA) and other departments within Primary Care Alberta (PCA) are essential to this position. Using a population health approach, the Senior Consultant contributes to the development, implementation, and sustainability of provincial initiatives that enhance the capacity of healthcare providers and communities to deliver health promotion, disease prevention, and harm reduction services as part of the recovery-oriented system of care (ROSC). This role supports Edmonton-specific initiatives by recognizing local strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
- Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
- Classification: Senior Consultant
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Harm Reduction Services
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2025
- Date Available: 11-AUG-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-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: $37.82
- Maximum Salary: $64.86
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Self-directed professional who demonstrates initiative & works with a high level of independence. Apply critical and systems thinking to identify, lead and complete complex projects as well as develop evidence-informed solutions -informed by data analysis, literature & quality assurance practices. Strong communication skills, including proficiency in literature reviews and report writing. Process oriented, focused on achieving high quality outcomes. Effective time management, with proven ability to navigate competing priorities and complex partnerships while meeting timelines and deliverables. Strong relationships with community-based organizations & partners including Recovery Alberta & other departments within Primary Care Alberta (PCA) are essential to this position. Collaborate closely with partners to ensure health promotion principles are integrated into both new and existing Edmonton specific initiatives while recognizing local strengths, unique challenges, and opportunities.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of a master’s degree in health promotion, public or population health, health education or a related field. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in health promotion, disease prevention and/or addiction and mental health with demonstrated expertise. Experience in completing literature reviews and environmental scans to identify emerging trends that inform and advance best practices and contribute to key messaging. Skilled in developing impactful programming and high-quality deliverables (e.g., reports, work plans, presentations, briefs). Demonstrated ability to identify best format and/or technology to convey messaging/ health information to partners and target populations. Extensive experience developing and managing complex initiatives with the ability to be flexible and work independently in a dynamic and changing environment. Experience in project management and associated methods, approaches and tools. Demonstrated history of creating environments of collaboration and cooperation, fostering consensus and building capacity. As well as, promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion through informed, intentional practice. Experience with mentoring and coaching to full-scope professionals and other staff. Working knowledge of Alberta’s health care system including relevant RA and PCA programs across the continuum of care. Knowledge of the resources that serve equity denied populations in Edmonton Area.
Preferred Qualifications:Skills in navigating and analyzing surveillance dashboards, interpreting public health data and generating insights. Proficiency in Microsoft office tools, including Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Teams, Power BI and Sharepoint. Familiarity with Tableau for data visualization with the ability to interpret, visualize and communicate data trends to diverse audiences.
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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