Senior Program Lead

Senior Program Lead (Clinical Operations) Join to apply for the Senior Program Lead role at Alberta Health Services. Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) is recruiting for its next Senior Program Lead (SPL), Clinical Operations. A member of the CCA Executive Leadership Team, the SPL is a key executive role providing strategic direction and operational oversight for CCA’s clinical programs. A strategic and visionary leader, the incumbent leads and supports the translation of CCA strategy and priorities into action, setting direction consistent with the overarching strategy to deliver state‑of‑the‑art cancer services. This role has significant provincial and organizational impact and holds accountability for establishing, monitoring and supporting the development of strategies to improve performance and clinical outcomes across CCA, and integration with care partners. Responsibilities Accountable for integrated cancer services and programs across Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), including the planning, delivery and evaluation of clinical cancer services and programs, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational priorities of CCA. Lead clinical operational planning initiatives in collaboration with operational and medical leadership to support the organization’s strategic direction and desired outcomes. Ensure alignment with the annual operational plan, the cancer roadmap and the cancer strategy plan. Provide input and recommendations to Executive Leadership Team on all aspects of service delivery that impact the overall CCA budget and the achievement of the operational plan. Utilize executive‑level discussions to explore complex health system problems, opportunities and direction setting. Advise the Managing Director and Executive Leadership on transformative strategies to proactively address future or imminent organizational, client and patient challenges. Support the effective alignment of resources and services with the strategic direction of CCA. Identify challenges and opportunities, providing leadership and direction to support the development of innovative and strategic approaches that enable the achievement of operational goals and strategic vision. Foster a highly effective workplace with strong commitment to knowledge generation and translation, quality improvement, and patient‑centred care. Required Qualifications Graduate degree in healthcare management, business administration or a related healthcare field. A minimum of 7-10 years of current and relevant experience in a senior leadership role involving management of a large and diverse range of functions in a health care setting. Senior leadership experience in a healthcare environment, including experience in a senior management role of clinical service or operations. Additional Required Qualifications Extensive practical experience in strategy, policy development, leadership and program management. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision‑making responsibilities, coaching/teaching and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Demonstrated ability to use strategic thinking, considering long‑term goals, assessing options and implications. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills. Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within a large diverse organization and managing with a unionised sector. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions. Preferred Qualifications As required. Employment Details Classification: Senior Program Lead Union: Exempt Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza (hybrid, Alberta) Negotiable Location: Provincial Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 01‑DEC‑2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Salary: $69.77 – $125.53 per hour Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alberta Health Services by 2x. Get notified about new jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr