Full Job Description
The Acute Care Demand, Capacity and Surgical Planning Team supports provincial priorities related to patient access, acute care capacity, patient flow, and surgical services. Working closely with the Executive Director and team members, the Senior Consultant provides leadership and expertise in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of strategic and operational initiatives aimed at improving system performance across Alberta's acute care network.
The Senior Consultant leads complex projects and initiatives that support demand and capacity planning, surgical access improvement strategies, patient flow optimization, and the achievement of provincial performance objectives. The incumbent is accountable for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, developing project plans, monitoring key performance indicators, analyzing system trends, identifying risks, and advancing evidence-informed solutions to improve service delivery and patient outcomes. This role requires strong clinical operational background, analytical, strategic planning, and relationship management skills, and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders, physicians, operational teams, and external stakeholders in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Senior Consultant will contribute to system-wide change initiatives, foster collaboration across programs and services, and support decision-making through data-driven recommendations. The position requires sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timelines. Provincial travel may be required. Other duties as assigned.
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