Senior Program Director, Strategy, Innovation & Transformation , ALA
Your Opportunity:
Step into your legacy! Lead ALA through its defining transformation. Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to serve as its Senior Program Director (SPD), Strategy, Innovation & Transformation. Reporting to ALA’s Chief Provincial Planning & Excellence Officer, this senior-level position provides a rare opportunity to drive strategic innovation and lead a comprehensive transformation journey for ALA. You will spearhead the creation and execution of transformative initiatives, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure the successful operationalization of ALA’s mandate to deliver integrated, patient-centered care solutions across the province. ALA is a newly established provincial organization under the oversight of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) committed to transforming Alberta’s continuing care system. This system includes both Continuing Care and Home & Community Care and is focused on providing wraparound supports to ensure all Albertans can access the care they need, when and where they need it – regardless of age, diagnosis, or duration of need. ALA’s mission is to enable Albertans to live and age with dignity in environments that best support their health, independence, and well-being. By addressing systemic challenges such as long wait times, limited access for individuals with complex needs, and healthcare system pressures, ALA seeks to deliver timely, integrated, and innovative care solutions. If you are a visionary leader with a track record of driving transformative change, championing innovation, and maintaining deep collaborative relationships with community and government partners, we invite you to join us to lead bold, system-wide transformation to shape the future of Alberta’s continuing care system. This location of this position is negotiable within the province of Alberta.
Description:
The Senior Program Director (SPD), Strategy, Innovation & Transformation will serve as a key architect of ALA’s future, providing leadership and operational oversight for the organization’s innovation and transformation agenda. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer (CPO), Provincial Planning, Contracting & Excellence, and partnering with the broader team and Commissioner’s Office, this role will provide transitional and transformational leadership and support ALA as it grows from a brand-new entity to a fully mature and actualized agency. A champion for innovation and change, the SPD will work across ALA’s leadership team and the province’s diverse corridors to design bold solutions, elevate organizational performance, and lead system-wide change that advances the future of continuing care in Alberta. This role develops and leads comprehensive change management strategies to guide the organization through transformation, ensuring seamless adoption of new initiatives, processes, and technologies. By focusing on partner engagement, you build critical and long-lasting relationships with internal and external service partners, including government, healthcare providers, community organizations, and patient advocates, to align with ALA’s future direction, accelerating innovation across the Continuing Care system. In addition to monitoring performance, the SPD provides expert advice to the CPO on matters related to strategy, innovation, and transformation. You identify potential risks and challenges related to ALA’s transformation journey, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure organizational resilience in the face of evolving demands and complexities. This role leads a high-performing team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- 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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