Senior Consultant

Your OpportunityAre you looking to make a lasting impact on surgical care for Albertans? Acute Care Alberta (ACA) is a new provincial health agency dedicated to overseeing the governance and coordination of high-quality, timely, and compassionate acute care services across the province when Albertans need it most. By bringing together specialized care providers, ACA will speed up access to high-quality care, reduce wait‑times and make sure every patient’s journey through the acute care system is efficient and effective across the province. Surgical Care Alberta (SCA) is a new provincial program within ACA that serves as a provincial hub for surgical expertise, standardization, planning and innovation. In the role of Senior Consultant in SCA, you will be a pivotal member of the team. Reporting to the Program Manager, Surgical Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation, the focus of this position is on improving the quality and sustainability of surgical care in Alberta however, we work as a team across SCA therefore, you may be called upon to support other important work. As this is a provincial program, this position’s location is negotiable and may be eligible for a remote/hybrid work arrangement. It is an exciting time to join the organization and SCA, as the province works to re‑imagine and re‑organise healthcare administration and delivery. This is a unique career opportunity with the ability to play a significant role in building and shaping the foundation for a new provincial surgical program. This position will be part of Acute Care Alberta effective April 1 2025. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Acute Care Alberta.DescriptionSurgical Care Alberta is seeking a forward‑thinking and experienced Surgical Consultant to support the development of a province‑wide surgical quality and sustainability program that is in alignment with the broader ACA quality system. This role will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction and operational framework of the initiative, with a focus on improving surgical outcomes, enhancing patient safety, and promoting sustainable practices across Alberta’s surgical services. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, health system partners, data experts and others to define surgical outcome and process indicators, design supports for evidence‑based interventions and foster a culture of continuous improvement. In addition to the primary focus on quality and sustainability, the Surgical Consultant may also contribute to initiatives aimed at improving access to surgical care. This could include supporting system‑level planning, and identifying barriers and facilitators to timely care. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of surgical systems and structures in Alberta, clinical knowledge, a commitment to equity and excellence, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments with clarity and purpose.Transition Company: Acute Care AlbertaClassification: Senior ConsultantUnion: ExemptUnit and Program: Surgical Care Alberta, Surgical Quality, Sustainability and InnovationPrimary Location: AHS Michener BendLocation Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within AlbertaNegotiable Location: ProvincialEmployee Class: Regular Full TimeFTE: 1.00Posting End Date: 21‑NOV‑2025Date Available: 08‑DEC‑2025Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in Weeks: 2Shifts per Cycle: 10Shift Pattern: DaysDays Off: Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $37.82Maximum Salary: $64.86Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired QualificationsA minimum of an undergraduate degree in the healthcare field. Extensive knowledge of the health system and a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading and implementing provincial or large‑scale initiatives. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development.Additional Required QualificationsExperience working within a public agency or health care environment. Demonstrated ability to develop organization strategy and planning, leveraging and modeling innovation, and strong communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage change to achieve positive results and identify risk and effective mitigation strategies. Demonstrated leadership abilities, including comfort with decision‑making and exercising sound judgement. Ability to influence, negotiate, and mediate resolutions to complex situations. Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and to foster partnerships with key stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. A proven record of engaging in ethical conduct.Preferred QualificationsSurgery clinical experience and expertise in quality improvement programs and methods. #J-18808-Ljbffr