Team Lead

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Lead, Site Initiatives and Transformation for the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. The role drives complex change projects, aligns with provincial priorities, and partners with Capital Management to advance patient care and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include directing site programs, leading strategic plan components, and delivering change management for improvements in access, flow, space optimization, and service planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in health care, management or business-related field; Master’s preferred.
• Active registration with the applicable regulatory college.
• Minimum 5 years healthcare experience in specialized rehabilitation.
• Minimum 5 years leadership, change management and project experience.
• Experience in program planning, quality initiatives, and program evaluation.
• Strong analytical and data skills; proficient with spreadsheets/databases.
• Excellent communication, organizational, critical thinking and decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to programs and external partners to reach site goals.
• Lead Major Capital, IMP, and SSF initiatives with Capital Management.
• Develop and implement strategic plan components for the site.
• Lead site initiatives related to HBL, patient access, flow, and space optimization.
• Coordinate with patient advisors and clinicians; lead equipment planning and lifecycle.
• Oversee site performance reporting, briefs, and presentations.
• Support change management and adoption of improvements.
• Assist with short- and long-term strategic and business planning.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Data skills

Education

Master’s degree in health care/management/business

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH), Alberta’s only specialized rehabilitation facility, is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Lead, Site Initiatives and Transformation. This role supports complex, high-impact initiatives that advance patient care, and operational excellence across the site. Working independently and collaboratively, the Lead anticipates needs, solves complex problems, and contributes to strategic and operational success. This role is accountable for the development and implementation of change projects associated with AHS strategic priorities, with a key component of the Hospital Based Leadership (HBL) model.

Description:

The position provides direction to various programs and departments and external partners to achieve identified goals, exhibits leadership in change development and evaluation and development of site-based strategies. Operationally leads Major Capital, Infrastructure Maintenance Program (IMP), and Site Specific Funding (SSF) in close partnership with Capital Management. Leads the development and implementation of the components of the strategic plan which involves input into identifying the strategic priorities for the site, and ensuring alignment with provincial initiatives in priority areas. Leads initiatives strategic initiatives related to HBL, including patient access, patient flow (including morning discharges), space optimization, service planning, accreditation, and scorecard reporting. Leads site functions integral to providing exceptional clinical care and advancing clinical expertise. Works directly with patient advisors and clinicians. Provide leadership for equipment planning and lifecycle management, including capital equipment processes. Leads performance reporting. Conducts research, analysis, and benchmarking to support evidence-based decision-making. Collaborate with internal and external partners to support project goals and maintain positive stakeholder relationships. Communicate project progress and outcomes through reports, presentations, and briefing materials. Provide change management leadership to support adoption of improvements. Support strategic and business planning for short- and long-term needs. Co-leads educational supports for patients and caregivers.

Classification: Team Lead Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Administration Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp Location Details: As Per Location Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2028 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:

• Degree in a health care, management or business-related field (Master’s preferred).
• Active registration and good standing with the applicable regulatory college.
• Minimum 5 years recent healthcare experience in specialized rehabilitation.
• Minimum 5 years leadership, change management and project experience.
• Expertise in program planning, quality initiatives, and program evaluation.
• Strong analytical and data skills, including spreadsheet and database use.
• Excellent communication, organizational, critical thinking, and decision‑making skills.
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Additional Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to solve complex problems.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across programs, committees, and provincial teams.
• Demonstrated change management, communication, and engagement skills.
• Experience preparing briefing notes, reports, and presentations.
• Experience with budget monitoring and capital equipment processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rehabilitation environment experience.
• Knowledge of hospital operations/processes, process re-design, engagement and change management, project management, and quality improvement experience.
• Experience providing functional leadership to interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, outcomes focused.