Executive Director – Edmonton

Primary Care Alberta (PCA) is seeking a visionary and influential Executive Director, Edmonton Public Health, to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of population and public health services across the Edmonton zone. As part of Alberta's broader health system transformation, this position contributes to building a modern, integrated, and person-centered health care system that empowers frontline teams, improves health outcomes, reduces pressure on acute care services, and ensures Albertans receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

Working collaboratively with health care providers, municipalities, Indigenous partners, community organizations, government, and other health system stakeholders, the Executive Director fosters strong partnerships that strengthen coordination across the continuum of care. The role leads performance improvement initiatives, drives evidence-informed decision-making, supports sustainable service delivery models, and ensures public health services are responsive to the evolving needs of Edmonton's diverse communities.

The successful candidate will be a strategic systems thinker and transformational leader with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex environments, inspire high-performing teams, and advance initiatives that improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities while contributing to the long-term sustainability of Alberta's health system.

The Executive Director is accountable for a significant annual operating budget, including oversight of contracts and partnerships with external organizations. The Executive Director leads a diverse workforce of more than 1,000 professional and support staff across multiple Public Health sites and programs. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Executive Director is responsible for aligning operations, resources, and workforce capacity with organizational priorities and provincial health objectives.

The role provides overall accountability for financial stewardship, strategic planning, operational performance, and service excellence, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to achieve measurable outcomes and sustainable results. The Executive Director drives a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance population health outcomes.

This position requires a demonstrated ability to lead in a complex healthcare environment, balancing strategic priorities, organizational capacity, and emerging community needs to ensure responsive, efficient, and impactful public health services for the populations served.

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in a healthcare profession, healthcare management or business administration is required.
• 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.
• A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development and a proven track record of success in health leadership.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong organizational skills, customer-focused orientation, and commitment to provide quality service.
• Excellent leadership skills with decision-making, coaching, and teaching abilities.
• Ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex issues.
• Ability to foster cooperation and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, boards, committees, and other partners.
• Innovative and creative in problem-solving, engaging diverse audiences and building strategic partnerships.
• Ability to negotiate, mediate, and drive organizational goals and health outcomes.
• Thrive in complex environments, manage competing priorities with integrity, and demonstrate sound judgment and ethical conduct.

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.