Senior Consultant

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote retention allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie is seeking a Senior Consultant, Transformation to guide site-based change initiatives at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. You will translate strategic priorities into practical operational improvements, focusing on patient flow, discharge planning, surge capacity and ED flow.

Collaborating with clinicians, leaders and external partners, you will shape design, governance and performance reporting to deliver sustainable improvements and a culture of

Qualifications

• Master’s or graduate degree in health care, management, business or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of senior management experience within a complex public or private organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based transformation initiatives aligned with AHS priorities.
• Provide leadership, consultation and strategic support to advance transformational change at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
• Translate organizational priorities into practical, sustainable operational improvements.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, clinicians, physicians, programs and external partners.
• Support performance reporting, data analysis and budget monitoring.

Skills

Senior leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Education

Master’s or graduate degree in health care/management/business

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and innovative leader to join the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital team as a Senior Consultant, Transformation. Reporting to the Senior Operating Officer, this unique leadership role is a key component of the Hospital Based Leadership model and will support the development and implementation of change initiatives aligned with AHS strategic priorities.The Senior Consultant will lead site-based transformation initiatives focused on areas such as patient flow, morning discharge, surge capacity, emergency department flow, EHS offload, space optimization, service planning and collaborative culture development. Working closely with operational leaders, clinicians, physicians and internal and external partners, you will translate strategic priorities into practical and sustainable operational improvements.The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreation, parks, golf courses, arts and culture, live theatre, dining and shopping opportunities. Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is an important health hub for northwest Alberta, providing an opportunity to work alongside interdisciplinary teams dedicated to delivering high-quality care.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

The Senior Consultant, Transformation is responsible for supporting site-based transformation at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital and advancing AHS strategic priorities. Reporting to the Senior Operating Officer, the position leads the development and implementation of site change plans and detailed operational strategies aligned with Hospital Based Leadership performance expectations. As the Senior Consultant, Transformation, you will provide leadership, consultation and strategic support to advance transformational change at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. Reporting to the Senior Operating Officer, you will lead the development of site change plans and help translate organizational priorities into practical, sustainable operational improvements.You will lead and support initiatives related to patient flow, morning discharge, surge capacity, emergency department flow, EHS offload, space optimization, service planning, site design and collaborative culture development. Drawing on your knowledge of acute care operations, change management and stakeholder engagement, you will work collaboratively with operational leaders, clinicians, physicians, programs, departments and external partners.You will provide recommendations on complex operational issues, identify and implement innovative solutions, contribute to strategic and service planning, and support performance reporting, data analysis and budget monitoring. You will also represent the site on committees and initiatives and support communication and engagement related to transformation.This role provides the opportunity to influence significant site-wide improvements and contribute to sustainable transformation in health care delivery in Grande Prairie.

• Classification: Senior Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Clinical Operations
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Senior Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Clinical Operations
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Master’s or graduate degree in health care, management, business or a related field.Minimum of 5–7 years of senior management experience within a complex public or private organization.

Additional Required Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading complex operational, strategic and transformational initiatives.Strong consultation, stakeholder engagement and change management skills, with demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with operational leaders, clinicians, physicians, programs, departments and external partners.Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on project scope, timelines, organizational priorities and intended outcomes.

Please note

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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