Chief Administrative Officer and Financial Officer CAFO

Assisted Living Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 316,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edmonton seeks a Chief Administrative and Financial Officer to lead its administrative functions and drive strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in executive management, financial oversight, and healthcare experience. This transformative role aims to enhance service delivery and operational excellence within the continuing care sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience in administrative operations.
• At least 5 years in a senior executive role overseeing multiple functions.
• Proven track record in financial planning and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and shape strategic direction.
• Oversee and integrate core administrative services.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships.

Skills

Strategic planning

Resource optimization

Financial leadership

Operational integration

Healthcare experience

Education

Master’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you interested in leading transformative change in the continuing care sector? Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is seeking a results-driven and visionary executive to serve as its Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO). This executive role is critical to organizational alignment and operational excellence across all administrative functions within ALA.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CAFO is instrumental in the planning and strategizing of service delivery. They will oversee and integrate core administrative services while driving strategic initiatives that enable the delivery of high-quality care and services to Albertans.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role presents an opportunity to build and lead a high-performing administrative infrastructure that supports ALA’s long-term strategic vision. If you are a proven leader with a passion for operational excellence, collaboration, and service innovation, we invite you to consider this transformative opportunity.

ALA is a newly established provincial organization under the oversight of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) committed to transforming Alberta’s continuing care system. This system includes both Continuing Care and Home & Community Care and is focused on providing wraparound supports to ensure all Albertans can access the care they need, when and where they need it – regardless of age, diagnosis, or duration of need.

ALA’s mission is to enable Albertans to live and age with dignity in environments that best support their health, independence, and well-being. By addressing systemic challenges such as long wait times, limited access for individuals with complex needs, and healthcare system pressures, ALA seeks to deliver timely, integrated, and innovative care solutions.

Description:

The Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) will provide ALA with executive leadership, shaping its strategic direction and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role demands a visionary leader capable of driving innovation and excellence across all administrative functions, both through internal ALA functions and close partnership with the Shared Services Organization.

The CAFO will maintain and foster strategic partnerships to build and develop its administrative and back-office functions (e.g.: Communications, HR, Finance, IT, Legal) to strengthen ALA’s impact and reach, enabling it to deliver transformative Continuing Care to Albertans. In close partnership with ALA’s Chief Program Officer, Provincial Planning & Excellence, the CAFO will leverage clinical and operational data to enable innovative care delivery models which support system improvements and efficiencies. The CAFO will provide robust financial oversight, championing fiscal responsibility and sustainability to ensure the organization’s long-term financial health and resilience.

Additionally, the CAFO will have oversight of ALA’s Transition Service Agreements (TSAs), serving as a critical liaison and relationship owner with the Shared Services Organization. The CAFO will work in close collaboration with internal ALA teams to ensure the effective delivery of select services and seamless integration across functions.

The hiring range for this position is limited to a maximum of $372,410.

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, a or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively senior management experience in administrative operations, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role overseeing multiple corporate functions (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, Legal).
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, resource optimization, and operational integration across diverse organizational functions.
• Experience in the healthcare, continuing care, or public sector.
• Significant experience in financial leadership roles, with a proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation at a senior management level.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial oversight, ensure fiscal sustainability, and manage financial risks within a complex organization.
• Experience in managing compliance, governance, and risk frameworks in complex organizational environments.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• The successful candidate has experience and proven skills in administrative strategy and integration and has overseen internal corporate services with organizational priorities to ensure seamless, efficient, and scalable operations.
• You have provided executive oversight to functional leaders responsible for administrative areas (e.g.: Communications, HR, Finance, IT, Legal).
• Provides expert advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team on matters related to administrative operations, organizational risk, and strategic planning.
• The successful candidate has a track record of fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence across all levels of the organization.
• Additionally, you provide strategic direction and oversight to leaders driving technology strategies and digital solutions, ensuring operational efficiency, improved service delivery, and support for organizational growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Alberta’s continuing care system, including its regulatory frameworks, service delivery models, funding mechanisms, and evidence-based practices in care provision is an asset.
• Familiarity with innovative care models and technologies in the healthcare or social services sectors.
• Professional certifications in relevant fields (e.g., CPA, CHRL, PMP).
• Demonstrated success in fostering innovation and leveraging technology to improve organizational performance.

How to Apply:

Please visit our online job board to learn more and apply:

https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/chief-administrative-and-financial-officer-ala-526436