Executive Associate

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks an Executive Associate to advise the Senior Provincial Director, Health Information Management, on strategic priorities and organizational initiatives. You will provide enterprise-level insights, support financial forecasting, and guide modernization of HIM across Alberta.

You will build relationships with clinical, operational, financial, and digital stakeholders to drive performance and transformation, while ensuring rigorous governance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Diploma (minimum two-year post-secondary program) in Health Information Management, Health Services Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, preferably within healthcare or the public sector.
• Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders and executives.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, business planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Experience supporting organizational transformation, modernization initiatives, and change management activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and support to the Senior Provincial Director and HIM leadership team on priorities, risks, emerging issues, and organizational initiatives.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, reports, executive correspondence, strategic communications, and decision-support materials.
• Analyze complex issues and develop recommendations to support executive decision-making and organizational objectives.
• Lead financial analysis, forecasting, business planning, and performance reporting for a $149M provincial portfolio.
• Translate operational and financial data into actionable insights and identify opportunities to improve performance and optimize resources.
• Support alignment across provincial programs, strategic priorities, governance structures, and enterprise initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clinical, operational, corporate, financial, and digital stakeholders to advance organizational goals.
• Support the modernization of Health Information Management through strategic planning, service transformation, process improvement, and digital innovation.
• Monitor healthcare, HIM, and digital health trends to identify opportunities that improve service delivery and support future growth.
• Support change management activities related to new technologies, processes, and ways of working.
• Lead and support strategic projects and special initiatives on behalf of the Senior Provincial Director.
• Monitor outcomes, identify risks, and contribute to continuous improvement, accountability, and organizational excellence.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Financial analysis

Change management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Diploma in Health Information Management

Background in Health Services Administration or Public Administration

Job description

Make a Meaningful Impact Across Alberta's Health System.Health Shared Services Data and Digital Health are seeking a highly strategic and influential Executive Associate to join the Office of the Senior Provincial Director, Health Information Management (HIM).This is a unique opportunity for an experienced advisor and leader who excels in complex environments and is passionate about shaping provincial healthcare priorities through strategic analysis, financial stewardship, executive decision support, and organizational transformation.As a trusted advisor to the Senior Provincial Director, you will play a key role in supporting the ongoing modernization of Health Information Management across Alberta. Working closely with provincial leaders and stakeholders, you will help advance strategic initiatives that strengthen digital capabilities, enhance information governance, optimize service delivery models, and position HIM to meet the evolving needs of a modern healthcare system.This is not an administrative support role. As the principal strategic advisor to the Senior Provincial Director, you will operate with a high degree of independence, providing enterprise-level insight and recommendations that influence provincial program direction, operational performance, and organizational effectiveness. You will work within one of Alberta's largest provincially integrated programs, supporting a workforce of more than 2,400 employees and advising on a portfolio budget of approximately $149 million.

Description:

What You Will DoAmong many other exciting things, you will:Provide strategic advice and support to the Senior Provincial Director and HIM leadership team on priorities, risks, emerging issues, and organizational initiatives.Prepare briefing notes, presentations, reports, executive correspondence, strategic communications, and decision-support materials.Analyze complex issues and develop recommendations to support executive decision-making and organizational objectives.Lead financial analysis, forecasting, business planning, and performance reporting for a $149M provincial portfolio.Translate operational and financial data into actionable insights and identify opportunities to improve performance and optimize resources.Support alignment across provincial programs, strategic priorities, governance structures, and enterprise initiatives.Build strong relationships with clinical, operational, corporate, financial, and digital stakeholders to advance organizational goals.Support the modernization of Health Information Management through strategic planning, service transformation, process improvement, and digital innovation.Monitor healthcare, HIM, and digital health trends to identify opportunities that improve service delivery and support future growth.Support change management activities related to new technologies, processes, and ways of working.Lead and support strategic projects and special initiatives on behalf of the Senior Provincial Director.Monitor outcomes, identify risks, and contribute to continuous improvement, accountability, and organizational excellence.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Executive Associate
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Health Information Management
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Within South Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 07-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $31.64
• Maximum Salary: $54.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Executive Associate
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Health Information Management
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Within South Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 07-NOV-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: $31.64
• Maximum Salary: $54.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Diploma (minimum two-year post-secondary program) in Health Information Management, Health Services Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

7-10 years of progressive experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, preferably within healthcare or the public sector.Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders and executives.Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, business planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.Experience supporting organizational transformation, modernization initiatives, and change management activities.Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable recommendations.Proven ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.Experience leading projects, initiatives, or strategic priorities with competing timelines and deliverables.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive briefings, presentations, and reports.Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage sensitive or confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; Change Management certification considered an asset.Knowledge of HIM, data governance, and information lifecycle practices.Experience with KPI development, dashboards, and performance reporting.Strong writing skills, including executive briefings and presentations.Knowledge of Alberta's healthcare system and experience supporting leaders in virtual, provincially dispersed environments.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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