Oncology Operations Leader (Associate Manager)

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Care Alberta is seeking an Associate Manager to join the leadership team at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. This role provides day-to-day operational leadership for inpatient and ambulatory oncology services, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will oversee staffing, patient flow, and quality improvement initiatives, coach staff, and partner with physicians and operations to deliver coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or health-related field.
• Current professional registration in good standing.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in healthcare.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for inpatient and ambulatory oncology services.
• Lead staffing, patient flow, and access management.
• Oversee resource coordination, performance management, and quality improvement.
• Coach staff and develop a resilient workforce.
• Collaborate with physicians and teams to implement practice changes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Change management

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Health Related field

Job description

Cancer Care Alberta is seeking an Associate Manager to join the leadership team at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. This role provides day-to-day operational leadership for inpatient and ambulatory oncology services, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will oversee staffing, patient flow, and quality improvement initiatives, coach staff, and partner with physicians and operations to deliver coordinated care.