Director
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Executive Director, BAS Clinical Operations, the Director, Business Advisory Services (BAS) serves as a strategic leader responsible for guiding a team of finance professionals in delivering high‑quality financial stewardship, analysis, and advisory support to the Clinical Operations portfolio primarily across Alberta’s southern corridors. This role plays a critical part in enabling evidence‑informed decision‑making, ensuring fiscal accountability, and supporting operational leaders in navigating complex financial and operational challenges. The Director collaborates extensively with internal partners across the organization as well as external stakeholders, including other health entities within Alberta’s continuum of care, contracted service providers, and various agencies. This position is open to qualified candidates from anywhere in Alberta and requires a leader who can operate effectively in a dynamic, geographically dispersed environment.
Description:
The position contributes to Alberta Health Services’ strategic direction, mission and goals by providing accurate, timely and complete financial support, information and analysis to assist in decision making. The position is primarily responsible for providing support to Finance Leadership and Senior Operational Leaders in working towards achieving AHS’ goals and objectives. The position is responsible for leading a group of Managers and other finance professionals to perform the following activities at a detailed and strategic level: -Perform analysis on financial and statistical data, -Provide information for executive decision making and control -Provide problem solving on complex issues, initiate, communicate and manage change, plan, deliver and evaluate financial and budgeting information for operational areas -Work with other BAS and Finance teams to coordinate and develop common and consistent practices with similar operational areas, and work closely with Operational Leadership in the development of business cases and plans including financial scenarios, forecasts, and reporting. The position is also accountable for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and other leaders throughout the organization. In addition, the position is responsible for developing a high functioning and forward thinking team establishing goals and direction for the team to work within. The Director, BAS should have exemplary leadership and mentorship skills and set a positive work atmosphere for the team to work within emphasizing AHS core values.
- Classification: Director
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Finance
- Primary Location: AHS Michener Bend
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-JAN-2026
- Date Available: 16-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $55.74
- Maximum Salary: $98.04
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
A recognized Accounting Designation (CPA), MBA, or a post‑graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Economics, or a related discipline. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial planning, or financial advisory roles, including at least 3 years in a formal leadership capacity. Experience working within the health care or broader public/government sector, with an understanding of its financial, regulatory, and operational complexities. Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and solve unique and complex financial and operational problems. Demonstrated leadership capability, including experience guiding teams through organizational change and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Strong commitment to team‑based work environments, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others toward shared goals. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. Experience presenting complex financial information to audiences at all levels of an organization, including senior and executive leadership.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous, fast‑paced environment, supported by strong time‑management, prioritization, and organizational skills. Ability to consistently demonstrate strong and effective critical thinking skills. Demonstrates longstanding leadership skills and ability to manage staff through challenging circumstances. Proven ability to build effective coalitions with others.
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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