Physician Affairs Team Leader
Your Opportunity:
Are you a detail-oriented leader with a passion for financial precision, operational excellence, and collaborative problem-solving? Alberta Health Services is seeking a Physician Affairs Team Leader to support the Department of Pediatrics in managing physician contracts and remuneration processes within a fast-paced, high-impact clinical environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely, and policy-compliant contract and payment administration, while contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement. As a key member of the department, you will lead a small team using a coach-like approach that fosters growth and accountability. You’ll provide training and guidance to administrative staff, manage complex and competing priorities under pressure, and serve as a trusted liaison between physicians, internal departments, and external partners. With a strong focus on financial stewardship and a deep understanding of organizational policies, you’ll help optimize workflows, support physician onboarding and privileging, and drive innovation in service delivery. If you thrive in a detail-driven environment and excel at building trusted relationships, we invite you to apply.
Description:
This leadership role within the Department of Pediatrics is responsible for managing physician contracts and remuneration processes in a dynamic and high-volume clinical environment. With a strong focus on financial stewardship, the Leader ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all aspects of contract administration and payment workflows. The role demands exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. Advanced financial management skills - including budgeting, HR and payroll systems, and data analysis - are essential to support strategic planning, reporting, and continuous improvement. The Leader manages a small team using a coach-like approach that fosters growth, accountability, and collaboration. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, managing competing priorities under pressure and on time, and guiding administrative teams on vendor setup, payment procedures, and database use. The role also serves as a liaison with physicians, Medical Affairs, Accounts Payable, the University of Calgary, and government agencies. Experience working with academic physicians and navigating complex organizational structures is highly valuable in this role.
- Classification: Consultant
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Department of Pediatrics
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 18-AUG-2025
- Date Available: 01-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $30.90
- Maximum Salary: $53.08
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Minimum of two years’ experience in a management capacity, with demonstrated leadership in team development and performance oversight. Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, payroll and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle systems. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance; significant related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Strong leadership skills with comfort in decision-making, coaching, and mentoring in a dynamic environment. Ability to manage complex, time-sensitive, and competing priorities under pressure. Demonstrated discretion, tact, and diplomacy when handling sensitive and confidential matters. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and recommend effective solutions. Experience working with academic physicians in a healthcare setting.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Ability to interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures in a complex administrative environment. Experience providing training and guidance to administrative staff on financial and contract-related processes. Familiarity with physician onboarding, privileging, and contract lifecycle management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Experience in change management and leading process improvement initiatives. Certification in Project Management, or significant and demonstrated experience managing complex projects.
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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