Executive Director
Your Opportunity:
Primary Care Alberta (PCA) seeks a visionary Executive Director, Public Health, CDC & Screening, a key leadership role in transforming how population and public health is delivered across the Edmonton area. This role is part of a province-wide effort to build a modern, unified, and patient-centered health care system that empowers front-line professionals, reduces pressure on hospitals and emergency departments, and ensures Albertans receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. This role guides the development, integration, and oversight of public health programs and services, and collaborates with health care providers, community organizations, and system partners to strengthen care coordination, enhance patient outcomes, monitor performance, and support sustainability of the health system. This Edmonton-based role offers access to world-class facilities renowned for research, innovation, and specialized care. Enjoy vibrant city life, rich arts and culture, pro sports, and the largest urban parkland in North America. If you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for health system innovation and community impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of care in Alberta. Primary Care Alberta is a made-in-Alberta solution to improve access to the primary care services Albertans rely on. By delivering coordinated services, Primary Care Alberta enables healthcare providers to do what they do best -- care for Albertans. We meet Albertans wherever they live, work, play and learn, promoting prevention, supporting lifelong health journeys, and serving as a vital entry point to a complex network of care. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.
Description:
The Executive Director, Public Health, CDC & Screening provides strategic leadership and oversight for Public Health programs across designated areas of Edmonton. Reporting to the Executive Lead, Public Health, CDC & Screening, the Executive Director offers expert guidance on operational planning, risk management, compliance, and performance improvement and is accountable for developing, implementing, and evaluating both short- and long-term operational plans and initiatives. Overseeing a ~$75M annual operating budget, including contracts with external partners, and providing leadership to over 1,000 diverse professional and nonprofessional staff based at 34 Public Health and Community Health Centres, this position requires effective leadership in managing organizational resources, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared vision among teams. The Executive Director will strategically allocate operational funds, oversee budget planning and monitoring, and assess business needs and capacity to ensure optimal service delivery, outcomes and continuous improvement. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders is essential. The Executive Director will cultivate a climate of cooperation with executive leadership, senior management, government bodies, public agencies, committees, and community partners to advance organizational goals.
- Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
- Classification: Executive Director
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Public Health Edmonton, Public Health, CDC & Screening
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-OCT-2025
- Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $69.77
- Maximum Salary: $125.53
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
A master’s degree in a healthcare profession, healthcare management or business administration is required for this position. A minimum of 8-10 years in a management capacity in a healthcare environment in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity is also required. The successful candidate also possesses a demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development and have a proven track record of success in health leadership.
Additional Required Qualifications:
The Executive Director is experienced in strategic planning and execution. They communicate effectively (verbal and written) and possess strong organizational skills, customer-focused orientation and commitment to provide a quality service. They demonstrate excellent leadership skills through ability and comfort with decision-making, coaching and teaching with an ability to inspire and build confidence in others. In addition to a demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues, the successful candidate has an ability to manage resources in a complex environment. Furthermore, they possess an ability to foster cooperation amongst and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, boards, committees, and other partners. Innovative and creative in problem-solving, they can effectively engage diverse audiences and build strategic partnerships, to negotiate, mediate, and drive organizational goals and health outcomes. They thrive in complex environments, manage competing priorities with integrity, and demonstrate sound judgment and ethical conduct. A combination of education, skills and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Leadership and operational experience in Public Health is preferred. Canadian Health Executive certification from Canadian College of Health Leaders or equivalent certification is desired.
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.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy
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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
