Executive Director

Executive Director – Surgery and Women’s Health Alberta Health Services – Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) The Executive Director (ED) reports to the Senior Operating Officer (SOO) and leads a high‑quality, dynamic, and innovative patient care team at PLC. The ED is responsible for planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Surgery and Women’s Health teams, site and system‑based initiatives, and supports the vision, mission, and business plan of Alberta Health Services and PLC. The role requires strong collaboration with physician partners, key stakeholders, and leaders to provide operational leadership and oversee all related programs and services. The ED champions Patient and Family‑Centred Care, AHS Values, and People Strategy at the site. Responsibilities Lead collaboratively with physician partners and PLC operational teams for inpatient and ambulatory services related to Surgery and Women’s Health. Provide direct support and expert counsel to the SOO, Facility Medical Director, and Senior Management Team on all portfolio aspects. Lead efficient management and stewardship of human and fiscal resources. Engage and consult multiple stakeholders, including patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and the community. Establish and maintain positive relationships with local and provincial colleagues, representatives, and health‑care stakeholders. Ensure PLC operations embrace and support zone and provincial service delivery models, priorities, values, guiding principles, and vision of Alberta Health Services and the Calgary Corridor. Collaborate with physician colleagues on strategic program planning, quality improvement initiatives, and service delivery implementation & evaluation. Promote an environment of continuous improvement, supporting innovation, research, education, and a culture of safety for patients, staff, and physicians. Continuously improve health & safety performance through risk management, incident reporting, hazard assessment, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and safe work practices. Classified Information Classification: Executive Director Union: Exempt Unit and Program: PLC Surgery and Women's Health Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2025 Date Available: 01-DEC-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in Weeks: 4 Shifts per Cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $55.74 Maximum Salary: $98.04 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications University degree in health services. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in an operational leadership role in a large, complex, and diverse health care organization. Additional Required Qualifications Clear pattern of professional and personal development. Progressive senior leadership experience (5‑10 years) in clinical services or healthcare operations. Leadership skills: decision making, coaching, mentoring, teaching, inspiring, and building confidence in others. Ability to foster teamwork and achieve organizational goals within a large, diverse organization, including union‑ized environments. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills and client‑focused orientation. Demonstrated commitment to Patient & Family‑Centred Care. Practical experience in strategy, policy development, and project / program management. Knowledge and application of business planning, modelling concepts, and program/project management theories, principles, & practices. Strategic thinker with long‑term perspective and ability to assess options and implications. Ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Ability to manage diverse human, financial, and physical resources in a changing, multifaceted environment. Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree would be preferred. Proven ability to foster partnerships and achieve organizational goals within a large/diverse, union‑ized organization. Ability to foster a climate of cooperation and build solid relationships with the public. Financial and analytic acumen, able to interpret information to determine priorities and performance analysis. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alberta Health Services by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr