Senior Program Director, Strategy, Innovation & Transformation , ALA
- Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification: Senior Program Director
- Union: Exempt Executive
- Unit and Program: ALA Executive
- Primary Location: North Petroleum Plaza
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-OCT-2025
- Date Available: 27-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $71.32
- Maximum Salary: $131.08
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
A graduate/master’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, public health, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 3 years in senior leadership roles. At least 5 years’ experience in strategy, transformation, or innovation-focused roles within healthcare, social services, or related sectors. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives, including organizational start-ups, operational readiness, and change management. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that drive measurable outcomes and align with organizational goals. Strong track record of fostering innovation and implementing creative solutions to complex challenges in healthcare or social care settings.
Additional Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate brings proven experience in strategic visioning and execution, aligning an organization’s immediate priorities with long-term goals in a dynamic, evolving environment. You have demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and monitoring performance to enhance organizational outcomes. You have proven success in leading complex transformational change, managing resistance, and fostering adaptability and resilience across teams. With strong relationship management, negotiation, and engagement skills to support alignment across internal and external partners, you possess political acuity and a deep understanding of Alberta’s health governance, enabling navigation through complex political and partner systems to advance strategic goals. Capable of identifying emerging trends and implementing innovative, root-cause solutions that drive systemic transformation. With excellent communication and presentation skills, you can convey complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leaders, government, and community partners. Proficient in designing and implementing efficient systems and processes to support organizational goals, you are committed to advancing equitable access to care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an inclusive culture that reflects Alberta’s diversity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in assisted living, long-term care, or community-based healthcare environments. Recognized expertise in healthcare innovation, digital health, or organizational transformation. Certification in project management, change management, or related disciplines (e.g., PMP, Prosci). Provincial or national leadership experience in healthcare or social services transformation.
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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