Program Director, SVP, Corporate and Clinical Support Services

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking an experienced executive operations leader for the role of Program Director for its SVP, Corporate and Clinical Support Services office. As Program Director, your systems thinking and ability to analyze trends, anticipate challenges, and seize opportunities will be key. Acting as a primary liaison for the SVP’s office, you’ll provide insight into provincial operations and lead the development and evaluation of processes, procedures, and policies that drive organizational success. Politically astute and coalition-savvy, you know how to build partnerships that advance strategic goals. This is an in-person position located in Edmonton. In a refocused healthcare system, AHS plays an integral role in delivering high-quality acute care services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories. We are a nation-leading hospital-based service provider operating 106 facilities across the province and we are dedicated to excellence in patient care. Showcase your leadership skills at AHS, where we strive to foster an environment where patients, clients, and staff feel safe, healthy, valued, and supported.

Description:

The Program Director for the SVP, Corporate and Clinical Support Services Office supports AHS’s planning and strategic direction by providing expert advice on operational planning, risk, compliance, and performance. Reporting to the Senior Vice President the Program Director provides support and recommendations for opportunities and challenges associated with business and operational planning, policy, and program development. In this role, the Program Director offers insight, high-level analysis, guidance, identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities. This includes coordinating and leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects, policies, and initiatives that reflect evolving business needs and best practices. You will oversee issues management and ensure effective coordination of communications. A key member of the leadership team, you’ll act as a liaison for the SVP’s office and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government, regulatory bodies, public agencies, and industry partners. The Program Director will also lead a team of executive support professionals within the SVP’s office, promoting a high-performance, collaborative culture.

• Classification:
Director
• Union:
Exempt
• Unit and Program:
Corporate and Clinical Support Services
• Primary Location:
Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Negotiable Location:
Within Edmonton Zone
• Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
06-NOV-2026
• Date Available:
23-NOV-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:
$57.07
• Maximum Salary:
$100.39
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

The successful candidate will have a degree in health administration, public administration, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. They will possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in senior administrative, leadership, or Chief of Staff role, preferably within healthcare, continuing care, government, or a complex public sector environment. Additionally, the individual will have a proven track record in issues management, executive support, and operational integration across diverse organizational functions.

The successful individual has strategic vision and possesses expertise in building and managing teams, systems, processes, and structures. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are also required. Dedicated to achieving measurable outcomes and delivering value to stakeholders and is proficient in project management and office software. Demonstrated ability to implement processes, lead changes and foster resilience in dynamic, fast-paced, and rapidly evolving environments. In addition to being skilled in building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, the individual inspires and engages teams to reach organizational goals. The ideal candidate demonstrates clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills tailored to diverse audiences. Along with their ability to manage confidential matters, the successful candidate demonstrates political acuity and recognizes and appropriately responds to the political context in decision-making.

Familiarity with the unique challenges and opportunities associated with Alberta’s/Canada’s health care system. Demonstrated success in managing and leading personnel and projects within a growing, dynamic, and complex health agency is highly desirable.