Are you looking to make a lasting impact on surgical care for Albertans? Acute Care Alberta (ACA) is a new provincial health agency dedicated to overseeing the governance and coordination of high-quality, timely and compassionate acute care services across the provinces when Albertans need it most. By bringing together specialized care providers, ACA will speed up access to high-quality care, reduce wait times and make sure every patient's journey through the acute care system is efficient and effective across the province. Surgical Care Alberta (SCA) is a new provincial program within ACA that serves as a provincial hub for surgical expertise, standardization, planning and innovation. In the role of Senior Consultant in SCA, you will be a pivotal member of the team.
Surgical Care Alberta (SCA) is seeking a forward thinking and experienced Senior Consultant to play an important role in advancing surgical optimization in Alberta, directly aligned to Alberta’s Acute Care Action Plan and top health system priorities. As a member of the Surgery Allocation & Wait Times team the Senior Consultant will support provincial surgery access and system-level planning and monitoring, as well as programmatic functions and initiatives that support surgery waitlist management and reduction of surgical service wait times. This role is highly collaborative, working across SCA and ACA teams, Health Service Providers, Health Shared Services, and other partners with shared goals tied to improving surgical access. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of surgical systems and structures in Alberta, clinical knowledge, a commitment to equity and excellence, and the ability to navigate complex organizational environments with clarity and purpose.
- Classification: Senior Consultant
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Surgery Allocation & Wait Times
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-JUL-2026
- Date Available: 24-AUG-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:
A post-secondary degree with health care experience (e.g., nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, epidemiology). Masters preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Formal training in change management, quality improvement, implementation science, engagement, project management.
