Lead - Strategic Capital & Business Planning

Covenant Health; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Lead, Strategic Capital & Business Planning to shape major capital projects, including redevelopment, new construction, and land development. You will collaborate with senior leaders, Finance, operations, and external partners to build robust business cases and ensure sound financial decisions.

Reporting to the VP Growth & Development, you will drive capital budgeting, funding submissions, and lifecycle cost assessments, while supporting strategic planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• Diploma with accounting designation or CPA program enrollment/completed coursework.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years supporting capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial cases and models for major redevelopment, construction, or land development.
• Provide financial oversight, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support procurement reviews, due diligence, and governance reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Capital project funding

Project management

Change management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Diploma with accounting designation or CPA program enrollment/completed coursework

Tools

Oracle

Budgeting software

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Covenant Health is growing and evolving, and we are looking for a Lead, Strategic Capital & Business Planning to help support the projects and investments that will shape our future. Reporting to the Vice President, Growth & Development, you will play an important role in planning and supporting major capital projects, including redevelopment, new construction, facility expansions, and land acquisition. In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders, Finance, operational teams, and external partners to assess opportunities, develop business cases, and support sound financial decisions. Your work will help ensure capital projects are well planned, resources are used responsibly, and investments align with Covenant Health’s priorities and long-term needs. This is an opportunity to bring your financial and analytical expertise to work that has a lasting impact on our organization. Along with supporting major capital initiatives, you will contribute to strategic planning, business improvement, and organizational growth while working with a team committed to building a strong future for Covenant Health.

Description:

The position supports the development and implementation of Covenant Health’s capital planning framework, multi-year capital plans, and investment strategies. This includes preparing financial analyses, business cases, feasibility studies, funding submissions, and investment assessments for major redevelopment, construction, facility expansion, infrastructure renewal, and land development initiatives. The role provides financial oversight of capital projects through budget development, cash flow forecasting, expenditure monitoring, variance analysis, and reporting on project performance. It evaluates project costs, financing options, lifecycle expenses, return on investment, and financial risks to support informed decision-making and ensure the effective use of organizational resources. The position supports annual capital budgeting, forecasting, funding agreements, and financing arrangements, while working closely with Finance to maintain appropriate financial controls and meet fiduciary, accounting, and governance requirements. It also participates in procurement evaluations, financial due diligence, contract reviews, and value-for-money assessments, including the review of cost estimates, project schedules, risk management approaches, and proposed construction methodologies. The role prepares financial reports and presentations for executive leadership, the Board, and project governance committees, and works collaboratively with operational leaders, project teams, government partners, developers, consultants, contractors, and financial institutions. In addition, the position provides financial and business support for departmental planning, performance reporting, operational requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is non-unionized.

• Classification: Lead
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Growth & Development
• Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $40.95
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $61.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field is required. A business-related diploma combined with an accounting designation, or current enrolment in a CPA or equivalent program with completed coursework, meets the educational requirements. A minimum of 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience is required, including 3 to 5 years of experience supporting capital projects, construction projects, infrastructure development, or land development initiatives.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience developing financial models and business cases for large capital investments, along with experience working collaboratively with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and project management teams. Strong project management and change management skills, with the ability to promote teamwork, collaboration, and effective partnerships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and leadership abilities, and strong knowledge of financial and statistical practices. Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, diplomacy, and tact in all interactions. High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, as well as accounting and budgeting software; knowledge of Oracle is an asset. Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Financial designation relevant to the position is preferred. Education in project management, real estate development, construction management, or infrastructure planning is an asset. Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital budgets in healthcare, government, construction, real estate, infrastructure, or the public sector. Understanding of Covenant Health's mission, vision, and values, and knowledge of capital planning and long-term financial and operational planning.