Senior Lead, Integrated Planning and Contract, ALA

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial healthcare organization in Canada seeks an Integrated Planning, Contract and Performance Leader to drive system capacity planning and contract management across long-term care services. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in healthcare administration and demonstrated leadership abilities. This role offers the opportunity to influence change and improve care access. Competitive salary range from $71.32 to $131.08 per hour, with a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in planning, performance management, or contract oversight within a healthcare environment.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Advanced certification in project management or healthcare leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and development of contracts within the Continuing Care function.
• Oversee system capacity planning and contract management for long-term care.
• Foster relationships with internal teams and government partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project management

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or public health

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Your Opportunity

Influence change on a large scale and impact the lives of people who rely on long-term care! Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solver to serve as its Integrated Planning, Contract and Performance Leader. In this role, you’ll drive system capacity planning and ensure continuity of long-term care across Alberta. You will report to the Chief Program Officer and play a critical role in ensuring contracting practices are aligned with provincial frameworks, promoting regional coordination of resources, supporting transparent and outcomes-driven contract management, and efficient resource use while upholding high-quality service delivery. This is a provincial role with a negotiable location within Alberta. ALA is a newly established provincial organization under the oversight of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) and is committed to transforming Alberta’s Continuing Care system. The system includes continuing care, home care, and community care, and focuses on providing wraparound supports to ensure all Albertans can access the care they need, when and where they need it. ALA’s mission is to enable Albertans to live and age with dignity in environments that best support their health, independence, and well-being. By addressing systemic challenges such as long wait times, limited access for individuals with complex needs, and healthcare system pressures, ALA seeks to deliver timely, integrated, and innovative care solutions. Read on for full details and apply below!

Description

As the Integrated Planning, Contract and Performance Leader you will lead the strategic planning and development of contracts within the Continuing Care CPSM function, ensuring alignment with provincial frameworks and regulations, standards, and organizational goals, supporting transparent and outcomes-driven contract management and efficient resource use. This includes overseeing the commissioning, bid tendering processes, and negotiation of contracts for long-term care, assisted living, and home care services. Reporting to ALA’s Chief Program Officer, you will oversee system capacity planning, the Continuing Care Contracts, Procurement & Supply Management (CC CPSM) functions, performance reporting, and provincial care flow planning and regional coordination to ensure high-quality service delivery. In alignment with Health Plans, Operational Plans, and ALA’s strategic goals, the Leader will articulate short- and long-term service needs, assets, and necessary investments as you anticipate future care demands and system-level challenges, optimizing resource allocation. You will provide active stewardship through ongoing monitoring of contract performance, promptly addressing any identified risks or issues. You will foster a collaborative, high-performing culture of innovation by identifying and implementing leading practices in capacity planning, contract management, and performance optimization. In addition, you will build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, government partners, service providers, and other external leaders – including Alberta’s Assistant Deputy Minister for Financial Services – to drive system-wide alignment between provincial contracting frameworks and regional execution and achieve shared goals.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Senior Lead
• Union: Exempt Executive
• Unit and Program: Assisted Living Alberta
• Primary Location: North Petroleum Plaza
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Date Available: 20-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $71.32
• Maximum Salary: $131.08
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of 7 years of experience in planning, performance management, or contract oversight within a healthcare environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Advanced certification in project management, performance management, or healthcare leadership an asset (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent).

Additional Required Qualifications: Experience with system capacity planning, performance management, and financial stewardship. Experience with engaging multiple partners and maintaining relationships within an interdisciplinary and multi-layered organization.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Alberta’s healthcare system, funding models, and regulatory frameworks. Experience in continuing care, assisted living, or long-term care environments. Proven experience in building and developing a team within a new or evolving organizational structure. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multiple diverse partners to deliver integrated planning, contract, & performance solutions.