Executive Director

Bring your passion, dedication, and expertise to the role of Executive Director for Cardiac Sciences within the University of Alberta Hospital portfolio at Alberta Health Services (AHS). The University of Alberta Hospital is one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centers, renowned for its research, innovation, education, and patient-centered care. In this critical leadership role, you will provide strategic and operational oversight for the cardiac program at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and the CK Hui Heart Centre. This portfolio oversees ambulatory care and procedural care through to Cardiac Rehabilitation. Building on a strong foundation of excellence, teamwork, and compassion - you will work to foster a culture where patient care, inclusion, diversity, innovation, quality improvement, and research thrive. The ability to leverage new and developed partnerships to achieve shared goals will be critical to your success. This position is located in Alberta’s capital city of Edmonton, which offers vibrant urban amenities, a thriving arts and culture scene, world-class education, professional sports, and the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America. In a refocused healthcare system, AHS plays an integral role in delivering high-quality acute care services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as to residents of other provinces and territories when required. We are a nation-leading hospital-based service provider operating 106 facilities across the province and we are dedicated to excellence in patient care. Showcase your leadership skills at AHS, where we strive to foster an environment where patients, clients, and staff feel safe, healthy, valued and supported. Apply now and take the next step in your career. Reporting to the Senior Operating Officer for the University of Alberta Hospital, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and Kaye Edmonton Clinic, the Executive Director (ED) works in partnership with physician leaders to provide strategic and operational leadership for cardiac clinical teams and programs across the continuum of care. As a key member of the Senior Leadership team, the ED will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic and operational plans, enhancing patient experience and outcomes, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and vision. As the ED, you will also lead the effective stewardship of financial, human, and capital resources in a dynamic and complex environment, while promoting a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement for staff, physicians, volunteers, patients, and families. This encompasses twelve (12) direct reports, a portfolio of over 1,000 staff, and managing a budget of approximately $165 million annually. As a builder of high-functioning teams, you will lead transformational change by championing engagement, collaboration, and innovation at all levels within the portfolio. You will foster strong relationships with site, community, academic, and provincial partners to continuously improve and advance excellence in service delivery, quality, accessibility, and sustainable person-centered cardiac care. The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare profession and possess a clinical background in acute care. A minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a senior leadership or director level position in a comparable healthcare organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity is essential. A successful record of achievement as an operational leader, demonstrating strategic planning and service delivery in a large and diverse organization. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Proven experience in leading and managing teams within the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework, demonstrating strength across its five domains: Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation. Shows a clear pattern of commitment to personal and professional development, continuous learning, and quality improvement. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, client-focused orientation, and commitment to providing long term quality services. The ability to foster internal and external partnerships to develop high-performing teams and achieve organizational goals within a large and complex organization. A graduate degree in health services leadership, business administration, or evidence of working toward completion of such a degree or certification is preferred. Canadian College of Healthcare Leaders Certified Health Executive designation or similar an asset. Experience as an Executive Director or Director leading operational zone or provincial programs is an in an acute care setting. Experience leading Cardiac Sciences programs in a comparable academic setting is also preferred.