Executive Director, Edmonton Public Health

Primary Care Alberta; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 89,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Care Alberta seeks an Executive Director for Edmonton Public Health to lead population health strategy and service delivery across the Edmonton zone.

The role requires strategic thinking, transformational leadership, and a proven ability to navigate complex health systems, align resources, and partner with municipalities, Indigenous communities, and government to improve health outcomes while ensuring sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a healthcare profession, healthcare management or business administration.
• 8–10 years of management experience in a large, complex healthcare organization.
• Proven track record in health leadership and strategic change.

Responsibilities

• Lead population and public health strategy for Edmonton Public Health.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and partnerships with external organizations.
• Drive performance improvement and evidence-informed decision making.
• Foster collaboration with stakeholders to improve health outcomes.

Education

Master’s degree in a healthcare profession, healthcare management or business administration

Job description

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.

Description

The Executive Director, Edmonton Public Health 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. Through effective leadership, change management, and evidence-informed decision-making, the Executive Director drives service transformation, quality improvement, and operational excellence.

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.

• Classification: Executive Director
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Integrated Community & Public Health
• Primary Location: ATB Place
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• 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 Hourly Salary: $64.94
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $116.89
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

A master’s degree in a healthcare profession, healthcare management or business administration is required for this position. 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. The successful candidate also possesses a demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development and have a proven track record of success in health leadership.

Additional Required Qualifications

The Executive Director is experienced in strategic planning and execution. They communicate effectively (verbal and written) and possess strong organizational skills, customer-focused orientation and commitment to provide a quality service. They demonstrate excellent leadership skills through ability and comfort with decision-making, coaching and teaching with an ability to inspire and build confidence in others. In addition to a demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues, the successful candidate has an ability to manage resources in a complex environment. Furthermore, they possess an ability to foster cooperation amongst and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, boards, committees, and other partners. Innovative and creative in problem-solving, they can effectively engage diverse audiences and build strategic partnerships, to negotiate, mediate, and drive organizational goals and health outcomes. They thrive in complex environments, manage competing priorities with integrity, and demonstrate sound judgment and ethical conduct. A combination of education, skills and experience may be considered.

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.