Clinical Planner

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Clinical Planner for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre redevelopment. The role supports the PMO with direction over planning activities to align with project vision and RDRHC clinical operations.

Two positions are available, with hybrid work options in Alberta. The Clinical Planner collaborates with clinical teams, site operations, and external stakeholders to develop detailed design and operational plans, manage risks, and ensure readiness across all

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in health care discipline or related field.
• 5–10 years in complex healthcare environments with leadership experience.
• Experience in design/operational planning for healthcare programs and facilities.
• Proven ability to manage change and deliver on project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate working groups with operational clinical teams and stakeholders.
• Bridge clinical operations planning with facilities planning and development.
• Lead design and operational planning across project stages: programming, design, construction, readiness, commissioning, occupancy.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in healthcare planning/administration

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) Redevelopment and Expansion, with a budget of $1.8 billion, is a fast-paced Major Capital Project (MCP) involving the concurrent design and construction of a new inpatient tower within the existing hospital site, alongside the development of a new ambulatory care building situated near the hospital. Upon completion of the new tower, extensive renovations will occur to the existing hospital. The overall project, which exceeds the complexity and scale of a typical healthcare MCP, is expected to be completed over the next 8 – 10 years. The project’s primary goal is to enhance and increase healthcare services for the citizens of central Alberta. The Clinical Planner is a key planning role within the RDRHC Project Management Office (PMO) team and will report directly to the Program Clinical Lead. This is a full-time position, directly involved in the facility and operational planning for AHS throughout the life cycle of the capital project. This position is responsible and accountable for providing the direction and organization over the planning activities for specified areas within the project to support the vision, mission of the project and RDRHC clinical operations. There are 2 positions available.

Description:

The Clinical Planner will coordinate various working group activities with operational clinical teams and collaborate with key project staff and community stakeholders to develop detailed design and operational plans and standards for the areas to which this position has been assigned. This position will also work closely with RDRHC Site / Zone Operations to identify and manage impacts to Zone and RDRHC programs and services with the redevelopment of the RDRHC. The Clinical Planner will work closely with the clinical teams in all stages of the project, including but not limited to functional programming, design, construction, operational planning and readiness, commissioning, occupancy, and post evaluation. The Clinical Planner will provide a bridge between AHS operational planning and facility planning and development. The Clinical Planner is expected to work both independently and in collaboration with other members of the project team to support the goals of the project. The Clinical Planner will need to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, physicians, volunteers, students, patients, families, and visitors. This position will also liaise with Patient and Family advisors, Clinical Leaders, and other members of the RDRHC operational teams.

Transition Company: Health Shared Services

Classification: Planner

Union: Exempt

Unit and Program: Redevelopment Project Management Office

Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital

Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 12-OCT-2026

Date Available: 09-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $38.73

Maximum Salary: $66.42

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a Health Care Discipline, Health Care Planning, Project Management, Administration, Operational Management, or any other Health Professional field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

5-10 years' experience working in a complex health care environment, with a portion of that time spent in a leadership role. Experience in design and operational planning with health care programs and services. Experience with new or renovated healthcare facilities. Experience working in large complex matrix organizations with multi-location teams and/or multi-vendor teams. Strong facilitation, communication and /or coordination experience in project planning, execution, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation Ability to manage change and create innovative solutions on complex issues. Ability to deliver work products to a specified schedule. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Proven experience in the identification, management, and mitigation project risks. Strong communication skills at all organizational levels. Strong engagement skills and an ability to bring teams to consensus on the implementation of best practices and embracing the vision of the RDRHC redevelopment project. Strong group facilitation, presentation, and engagement skills. Ability to create positive work environments in complex setting. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prosci Change Management Certificate. Project Management Professional.