Background The Chiropractic Association of Alberta was launched on December 1, 2021, as part of Bill 46 with the separation from the Chiropractic College of Alberta. Our purpose is to elevate chiropractic care, and we need a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic problem-solver to help us integrate chiropractic into the healthcare ecosystem!
The Association provides leadership in chiropractic care. We do this by:
- Providing members with business resources, clinic resources, insurance support and more
- Advocate with the provincial government on matters that advance and sustain the profession
- Collaborate with other health profession organizations in the advancement of patient care
- Represent the profession in critical discussions with insurance providers and the WCB
- Promote awareness of chiropractic care and the benefits of chiropractic treatments
- Educate the public on chiropractic care and good health
A key area of focus for the Association is creating and sharing tools and resources for members and organizations that will advance chiropractic care in Alberta and expand chiropractic knowledge into the integrated healthcare setting.
The Position
Location: In Office or remotely in Alberta
This position supports the leadership of special projects, including integrating chiropractic into primary care, a patient safety strategy in chiropractic, and developing an Electronic Health Record for Alberta chiropractors. It combines excellent technical skills, a customer service attitude, and robust project management skills. It is working closely with the Strategy in executing all Chiropractic Association of Alberta activities.
The ability to travel within Alberta is required (and potentially nationally).
Education and Experience The successful candidate has a related degree such as business administration, public health, health policy,
health information technology or administration from a recognized institution; at least three to five years of experience initiating and leading projects, improving the efficiency and quality of delivery output/healthcare services, and managing budgets and contracts. Required competencies include being well-versed in project management, leadership, critical thinking, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and planning and execution skills. A Project Management certificate or designation is an asset.
Responsibilities and Activities
- With and through the CEO, lead and develop all special projects and programs for members, including integrating chiropractors into primary care and developing an EHR for Alberta chiropractors.
- Ensure the Association engages in innovative projects that will drive the profession forward
- Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, including defining scope, objectives and deliverables; developing proposals, plans, timelines, budgets and contracts; coordinating resources; and overseeing implementation
- Monitor project progress, milestones, budgets, risks and issues, taking corrective action or escalating concerns as required to keep projects on time and within budget
- Presentation and key meetings with Primary Care Networks, Government and the Board
- Seek to fully understand member priorities and communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
- Evaluate project outcomes, document lessons learned,
and support the transition of successful initiatives into ongoing Association operations
- Maintain awareness of environmental scanning – scan and review literature, websites, and news related to chiropractic care
- Contribute to advancing chiropractic care and maintaining the image of the Chiropractic Association of Alberta
Additional Skills & Attributes
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and self-directed manner
- Ability and willingness to work on all phases of project management (including organizing meetings, recording of minutes, developing contracts; monitoring deliverables, presenting to critical internal and external audiences, as well as preparing public reports for a website)
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, detailed work
- Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals
- Outcomes oriented
- Strategic thinker
- Proven leadership skills
- Sense of energy and commitment
The Why This is your opportunity to come and work in a start-up environment with a fun and fast-paced attitude. We are here to modernize members' experience and provide a cutting-edge experience. We will push the limits of what is possible. There is low bureaucracy and high autonomy to make things happen! Our favourite word is YES!
Compensation The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000, with a comprehensive benefits package and RRSP contribution.
The closing date is October 25th, 2026. Interested candidates should forward a complete resume and cover letter to: Jill Kaufman at
[email protected]
📌 Project Manager (Alberta)
🏢 Chiropractic Association of Alberta
📍 Alberta