Primary Care Alberta (PCA) is seeking a visionary and influential Executive Director, Edmonton Public Health, to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of population and public health services across the Edmonton zone.As part of Alberta's broader health system transformation, this position contributes to building a modern, integrated, and person-centered health care system that empowers frontline teams, improves health outcomes, reduces pressure on acute care services, and ensures Albertans receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.Working collaboratively with health care providers, municipalities, Indigenous partners, community organizations, government, and other health system stakeholders, the Executive Director fosters strong partnerships that strengthen coordination across the continuum of care. The role leads performance improvement initiatives, drives evidence-informed decision-making, supports sustainable service delivery models, and ensures public health services are responsive to the evolving needs of Edmonton's diverse communities.The successful candidate will be a strategic systems thinker and transformational leader with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex environments, inspire high-performing teams, and advance initiatives that improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities while contributing to the long‑term sustainability of Alberta's health system.

Description:

The Executive Director, Edmonton Public Health is accountable for a significant annual operating budget, including oversight of contracts and partnerships with external organizations,



the Executive Director leads a diverse workforce of more than 1,000 professional and support staff across multiple Public Health sites and programs.As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Executive Director is responsible for aligning operations, resources, and workforce capacity with organizational priorities and provincial health objectives. The role provides overall accountability for financial stewardship, strategic planning, operational performance, and service excellence, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to achieve measurable outcomes and sustainable results.The Executive Director drives a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance population health outcomes. Through effective leadership, change management, and evidence-informed decision‑making, the Executive Director drives service transformation, quality improvement, and operational excellence.This position requires a demonstrated ability to lead in a complex healthcare environment, balancing strategic priorities, organizational capacity, and emerging community needs to ensure responsive, efficient, and impactful public health services for the populations served.





- Classification: Executive Director
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Integrated Community & Public Health
- Primary Location: ATB Place
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
- Date Available: 07-NOV-2026
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $64.94
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $116.89
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

- Classification: Executive Director
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Integrated Community & Public Health
- Primary Location: ATB Place
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
- Date Available: 07-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 Hourly Salary: $64.94
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $116.89
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

A master’s degree in a healthcare profession, healthcare management or business administration is required for this position. A minimum of 8-10 years in a management capacity in a healthcare setting in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity is also required. The successful candidate also possesses a demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development and have a proven track record of success in health leadership.

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