Chief Executive Officer – Edmonton, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Acute Care Alberta

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Type: Full-time Executive Appointment
Term: Permanent
Compensation: Competitive executive-level salary and benefits

About Us

Our client, a newly established provincial health authority, is responsible for the delivery and oversight of acute hospital services across Alberta. As part of a historic transformation of the province’s health system, we will drive modernization, integration, and innovation in acute care, improving health outcomes for millions.

Role Overview

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will serve as the inaugural leader, responsible for shaping and operationalizing the organization’s strategic vision. This is a rare opportunity to design and lead a province-wide acute care system during one of the most significant healthcare reforms in Alberta’s history.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and implement strategic priorities and long-term vision.
• Build and lead a high-performing executive team aligned with our mission.
• Drive system-level change, clinical integration, and innovation in acute care delivery.
• Lead the organizational design, operational frameworks, and clinical structures.
• Collaborate with government ministries, clinicians, health partners, and the public.
• Ensure compliance, fiscal responsibility, and transparency in all operations.
• Act as the principal representative and public voice across health, political, and community forums.

Candidate Profile

Required Experience:

• Executive leadership experience (CEO or equivalent) in healthcare, public sector, or system transformation contexts.
• Proven track record in leading large, complex, multi-stakeholder organizations.
• Expertise in healthcare governance, fiscal management, and public service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage strategic change and foster collaboration across diverse partners.

Preferred Credentials:

• Master’s degree in Health Administration, Public Policy, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience within the Canadian healthcare system; familiarity with Alberta’s health system is a strong asset.
• International or cross-jurisdictional leadership experience welcomed.

Key Competencies

• Visionary and strategic leadership
• Public sector governance and accountability
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Organizational development and systems thinking
• Inclusive leadership with a focus on transformation agility

Additional Details

• Primary location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Work permit support may be available for qualified international candidates
• Appointment made by and accountable to Alberta’s Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services

How to Apply

Send resume & documents to the provided email addresses. Include details relevant to your executive leadership experience, including the scope of responsibilities and achieved outcomes.

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