Provincial Director

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for the Provincial Director, Patient Relations, a strategic leadership role within the Quality portfolio. This position leads the PR staff, drives education and communication plans related to patient feedback, and collaborates with ED and senior leaders to align with legislative standards for the PCRP.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Patient Relations, the director will guide quality improvement initiatives, develop education plans for staff and

Qualifications

• Healthcare-related degree with active registration in a health-related profession.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• May consider a combination of related education and experience.
• Master’s degree in healthcare or leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Patient Relations staff to provide quality service and comply with legislation.
• Contribute to development and implementation of PR operational plan with ED and PR leadership.
• Represent PR in provincial committees and collaborate with UHS leadership on quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Education

Healthcare degree with active registration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Provincial Director, Patient Relations (Provincial Director) is a politically sensitive, strategic leadership position in the Quality portfolio of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and reports directly to the Executive Director, Patient Relations (ED). The Provincial Director engages with various internal and external stakeholders including government departments and internal executive leaders to support and sustain the direction of AHS as it pertains to Patient Relations. This role is instrumental in providing direct input to the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement processes, education, and communication plans related to patient feedback involving the provision of services provided by AHS. Operationally, the Provincial Director is responsible to provide leadership and direction for the Provincial Patient Relations team. The Patient Relations Department is responsible for the management of all aspects related to the AHS Patient Concerns Resolution Process (PCRP) at a local and provincial level and is a key contributor to the development, evaluation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the AHS PCRP so that learning can be utilized to ensure patient concerns programs meet legislative standards and regulations; the Patient Relations vision aligns with and supports the overall AHS vision; Patient Relations business processes support the achievement of the mission, goals, defined outcomes and performance measures identified by the department. This is a mandatory process legislated by the Patient Concerns Resolution Process Regulation 28/2016 under the authority of the Alberta Ombudsman.

Description

Accountable to strategically lead the Patient Relations (PR) staff to provide quality service delivery and uphold the legislated concerns management process in collaboration with the ED, the PR leadership team and AHS operational leadership. Responsible to contribute to the development and implementation of the PR operational plan in conjunction with the ED and other PR leadership. Liaises with key Patient Relations stakeholders within AHS such as Zone Medical Directors, the AHS Legal and Privacy departments, site and zone Leadership and Quality Health Improvement leadership. Provides input into the development, implementation, and evaluation of an education plan for the PR department, AHS staff, leadership and physicians to provide educational strategies, resources and tools. Provides input to the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of communication planning which targets internal and external public messaging concerning the PCRP and accessibility to the service. Provides leadership through effective communication, ethical decision making, and commitment to achieving established goals and objectives, and contributes to the establishment and achievement of defined performance measures. Fosters a high-quality workplace with a strong commitment to quality and process improvement and patient and family centered care. Collaborates with quality improvement experts to identify, develop, and lead innovative PR initiatives. Lead and participate in provincial committees and working groups which contribute to process improvements and establishes working partnerships. Accountable to ensure that the Patient Relations Department adheres to the provincial acts/regulations (Patient Concerns Resolution Process / Ombudsman Act) at all times.

Classification

Classification: Director Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Quality and Healthcare Improvement Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Negotiable Location: Provincial Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Date Available: 05-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: $45.23 Maximum Salary: $77.51 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

• A healthcare related degree with credentials and active registration in a health-related profession.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• May consider a combination of related education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Required Skills and Competencies: Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within a large, diverse organization. Uses strategic thinking (assessment and organizational implications). Ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Ability to continually analyze effectiveness of strategies and implement quality and process improvements. Familiarity with the principles and strategies for advancing the practice of Patient and Family Centered Care throughout the organization. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, client focused orientation and commitment to providing long-term quality services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in healthcare with credentials and active registration in a health-related profession or a healthcare background with a master’s in education, Business Administration, Health Administration or Leadership.
• Advanced education or certification related to concerns management.
• Leadership in patient concerns management.