Managing Director

The Managing Director (the chief executive officer of the PHC as defined under the Alberta Public Services Agencies Governance Act) provides strategic leadership of emergency health services operations across the province. The Managing Director leads, influences, supports and directs the implementation of the emergency health services structure and operating model in Alberta. The Managing Director will develop the vision and strategic direction for the provincial health corporation and ensure plans are created to translate this vision into actionable strategies and tactics. The Managing Director will be responsible for shaping the corporation's direction, strengthening relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, healthcare and public safety partners, community leaders, while overseeing the delivery of high-quality emergency health services. The Managing Director will lead the establishment and maintenance of a high-performance culture and environment that is patient and community focused and is characterized by quality, accountability and transparency. The Managing Director will measure and report on performance indicators that credibly evaluate the Corporation performance.

The Managing Director requires strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and maintain a high-performance environment and team. Acute Care Alberta will rely on their knowledge, experience and competencies to lead in a multidisciplinary, dynamic environment with multiple and often conflicting demands. The successful candidate will bring a master’s level degree in leadership, business or public administration complemented by a minimum of 10 years leadership experience in a large complex organization, preferably in healthcare or public service.

If you are a superior communicator, an innovative systems thinker, a fantastic relationship builder and could earn and retain the respect of the healthcare and public safety community in Alberta, this position is the right one for you.

Please submit your resume in confidence to Lillian Wong, Director Executive Search, MNP at [email protected] by August 8, 2025.