Senior Project Manager

Recovery Alberta; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives advancing strategic priorities in mental health, addiction, and correctional health services across Alberta. You will partner with the COO, senior leaders, government partners, and clinical teams to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with our vision.

The role requires strong governance, risk and change management, and exceptional communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of project management in a complex healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and change management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in risk management and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact initiatives.
• Provide governance, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including executives and partners.
• Drive organizational change to improve outcomes.
• Ensure projects are on time and within scope.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Risk management

Negotiation

Education delivery

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in social sciences

Undergraduate degree in health profession

Undergraduate degree in management or business

Master's degree preferred

Project Management certification

Prosci certification

Lean or Six Sigma certification

Health professional designation & registration

Job description

As the Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Operating Officer and Operations Leadership Team in advancing Recovery Alberta's strategic priorities and operational goals. You will lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional initiatives that support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of recovery-oriented mental health, addiction, and correctional health services across the province.In this senior project leadership role, you will provide project governance, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination to ensure key organizational initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with Recovery Alberta's vision and strategic direction. Working closely with senior executives, government partners, clinical leaders, and operational teams, you will facilitate decision-making, manage risks, oversee working groups, and drive organizational change that improves outcomes for Albertans.This position requires a collaborative and strategic leader with exceptional project management, communication, and relationship-building skills. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, balancing competing priorities while leading initiatives that support the transformation and delivery of accessible, patient-centered mental health and addiction services throughout Alberta.

Description:

The Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives that support Recovery Alberta's strategic priorities and operational objectives. Working closely with senior leaders, clinical teams, government partners, and key stakeholders, you will drive projects that enhance service delivery and advance recovery-oriented mental health, addiction, and correctional health services across the province.The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership in project governance, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, change management, and performance monitoring to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals. You will facilitate collaboration across diverse teams, establish effective governance structures, and provide strategic recommendations to support informed decision-making and successful outcomes.The successful candidate is a collaborative and results-driven leader with strong project management expertise, exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to navigate complex priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment. Through effective leadership and partnership, you will contribute to transformational initiatives that improve operational effectiveness, strengthen service delivery, and enhance outcomes for Albertans.

• Classification: Senior Project Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Chief Operating Office
• Primary Location: Southport
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• 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 Project Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Chief Operating Office
• Primary Location: Southport
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 16-NOV-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: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in social sciences, health profession, management and or business is required.Certification/education in:Project managementChange managementQuality improvementBusiness or Healthcare AdministrationProfessional designation in Project Management (e.g. Project Management Professional designation)Prosci certifiedAIW, Lean or Six Sigma certifiedHealth professional designation and registration with the appropriate college if applicableA minimum of five years’ experience in project management in a complex health care setting or an organization of significant size.A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development.

Additional Required Qualifications:

The incumbent will possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas:Specialized expertise in planning methodologies, including quality improvement, project management and change management,Coordination experience in project planning, execution, reporting, monitoring and evaluation,Significant experience in problem solving, risk mitigation, concerns resolution, conflict resolution and negotiation,Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with leading a team, making decisions, coaching and teaching, and inspiring and building confidence in others,Demonstrated ability to engage and foster relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders,Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influencing skills, interpersonal skills, client-focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services,Ability to develop and deliver education to transfer knowledge,Experience in formal report development,Demonstrated ability to facilitate significant change.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the fields of addiction and/or mental health.Extensive knowledge of clinical areas, groups and professions and the processes that support changing clinical practice/processes.Master's degree in social sciences, health profession, management and/or business is preferred.