Your Opportunity:

Are you passionate about transforming workforce culture and elevating the employee experience? AHS is seeking a Senior Advisor, EMS Retention to make an impact in shaping a dynamic, people-centered workforce. Reporting to the Program Lead, you will drive the objectives of the AHS Health Workforce Strategy. You’ll design and implement cutting-edge programs to retain and recognize the incredible efforts of our workforce as they work tirelessly to provide emergency patient care every day. This position offers a unique chance to shape the future of EMS in Alberta by spearheading innovative solutions that directly influence the well-being of our people. You’ll execute key priorities while collaborating closely with staff, leaders and others to achieve shared goals. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the EMS workforce and contribute to a stronger healthcare community. If you’re a visionary leader ready to drive change and growth in a collaborative, high-performing team, we encourage you to apply. AHS is organized into five geographic Zones. This is a provincial position with a negotiable work location within the five Zones. Outside Edmonton and Calgary’s major urban centres, the North, Central, and South Zone each offer bustling cities, charming small towns, diverse landscapes, and an excellent quality of life – choose your ideal setting! AHS is Canada’s first and largest fully integrated provincial healthcare system, serving over 4.4 million Albertans. Since 2017, we have been recognized as a top employer for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. These awards are a strong endorsement of the care provided to Albertans by our staff, physicians, and volunteers every day. Read on for full details and to apply!

Description:

The Senior Advisor, EMS Retention is dedicated to supporting and celebrating Alberta’s growing provincial EMS workforce. An essential member of the EMS Employee Programs team, you will use expertise to design, implement, and evaluate innovative retention strategies tailored to the unique needs of public safety professionals. Your work plays a vital role in sustaining a healthy and engaged workforce, directly impacting employee satisfaction and retention. Key responsibilities include: Identify, design, and manage targeted retention strategies to align with the career progression needs of public safety professionals; Develop and oversee formal and informal mentorship options to support career growth, leadership, and career coaching; Lead the design, implementation, and management of recognition programs such as award ceremonies and informal appreciation initiatives; Create and implement succession planning resources to support staff in achieving long-term career goals; Evaluate and enhance onboarding programs to ensure positive experiences for new recruits; Utilize or develop systems for gathering data through stay, transfer, and exit surveys, analyzing feedback to shape and improve initiatives; Leverage data and research expertise to evaluate the success of programs, report findings, and make informed recommendations for continuous improvement; Identify, design, and manage enrichment opportunities for front-line EMS practitioners to enhance their professional growth and job satisfaction; Collaborate with staff and leaders to tailor programs that reflect our priorities as well as individual and targeted needs; Partner with the EMS Employee Programs team to contribute to leadership excellence; Organize and manage large-scale retention initiatives across a geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring programs are delivered on time and within budget.