Executive Associate

Acute Care Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acute Care Alberta is seeking an Executive Associate to provide senior administrative management services for the Office of the CEO, enabling effective support for executive leadership and strategic initiatives.

You will draft briefing notes, manage portfolio processes, coordinate projects and committees, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders while supporting recruitment and personnel management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health care management, business administration or related health care field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in health care or another public sector environment.
• Equivalencies of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the CEO Office and support strategic planning.
• Draft briefing notes, proposals and speaking notes as required.
• Lead and direct work on behalf of the leader and executive team.
• Manage projects with system-wide impact and coordinate committees.
• Develop strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring and personnel management.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Creative problem solving

Change management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health care management, business administration or related health care field

Job description

Would you enjoy working in a fast-paced and future-oriented environment that contributes to the healthcare of Albertans? In this dynamic environment, you will support the Chief Executive Officer of Acute Care Alberta . The Executive Associate is responsible for providing senior administrative management services for the Office of the CEO. This position acts on behalf of executive leadership in fulfilling operational accountabilities and assisting in managing a wide scope of responsibilities in accordance with priorities for ACA, and provides professional services in office management, issues management, committee support, project management, stakeholder liaison and executive administrative support. This position assists in overseeing corporate activities and builds collaboration within the Office of the CEO and organizationally and provides strategic advice to leaders on issues related to admin. management and organizational matters. Working with members of the executive team, this position will achieve the goals and objectives of the portfolio and assist in managing a wide range of sensitive and complex issues. It is an exciting time to join the organization, as the province works to re-imagine and re-organize healthcare administration and delivery. Acute Care Alberta is the provincial health agency that is responsible for and oversees hospitals, urgent care centres, cancer care, organ transplantation and emergency medical services across Alberta. We work with partners across the health system to coordinate care and drive improvements in areas that matter most to patients. This position is on-site and is negotiable within Edmonton or Calgary Zone.

Description:

Executive Support and Strategic Planning: Provides advice, counsel, options, recommendations and perspectives on office, portfolio or Acute Care Alberta matters, projects or issues. Responsible for the administrative coordination and management of the portfolio policy, programs and processes. Provides leadership for other executive administrative personnel within the portfolio. Assists with recruitment, hiring, and personnel management. Is responsible for setting and creating planning timelines and guidelines based on portfolio priorities. Issues Management: Is responsible for the effective administration and coordination and management of information, correspondence, facts and data. Prepare recommendations in the form of briefing notes, proposals and other required documentation as required. Project Management and Committee Support: Manages complex projects with system-wide impact including the development of comprehensive project plans, communication with key stakeholders and monitoring outcomes and results. Is responsible for the administration, coordination and management of portfolio and Acute Care Alberta committees. Relationship Management/Liaison: Develops strategic alliances with key internal and external stakeholders and engages a variety of partners in collaborative planning. Creates and builds commitment to the Acute Care Alberta vision by enabling effective communication strategies. Financial Management: Supports oversight on portfolio budgets, and resources.

• Classification: Executive Associate
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: CEO Office
• Primary Location: Telus House
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 19-OCT-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

• Classification: Executive Associate
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: CEO Office
• Primary Location: Telus House
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 19-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: $31.64
• Maximum Salary: $54.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in health care management, business administration or related health care field. At least 5 years’ experience in health care or another public sector environment. Equivalencies of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications

Ability to gain extensive knowledge of Acute Care Alberta’s strategic direction, operating requirements, as well as policies and procedures. Ability to lead and direct work on behalf of the leader and executive team. Proven ability for drafting documents, preparing speaking notes and writing. Proven ability to work within a team as a contributing member. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Creative problem solving and the desire to create new processes. Proven ability to work collaboratively with other team members from other areas of expertise, and with the most senior management within the organization. Results orientation and client/ customer service focus. Effective change management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced with agility. A proven record of engaging in ethical conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional training or experience in project management and change management is an asset

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