Senior Advisor

Acute Care Alberta (ACA) is seeking an experienced and strategic professional to join the Acute Care Service Delivery Oversight (ACSDO) team, as Senior Advisor for Executive Operations. The Executive Office for ACSDO consists of four areas: Quality Management & Improvement, Operational Oversight & Coordination, Contracting & Commissioning Oversight, and Acute Care Strategy & Planning. This position plays a key role in supporting the Executive Lead and ensuring the effective coordination, operation and advancement of portfolio priorities. Reporting to the Executive Lead, the Senior Advisor provides senior-level operational, administrative and portfolio coordination support within a complex and fast-paced healthcare environment. The role works collaboratively with leaders across ACA, the CEO Office, service providers, partner agencies and ministries to coordinate priorities, support governance activities, facilitate communication and advance strategic and operational commitments. This is an opportunity for a professional who excels at managing competing priorities, navigating complex environments, building strong relationships and supporting the successful execution of organizational priorities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to operational excellence and high-performing leadership.

The Senior Advisor is responsible for providing senior operational, administrative and coordination support to the Executive Lead for Acute Care Service Delivery Oversight (ACSDO), including Acute Care Strategy and Planning, Operational Coordination and Oversight, Contracting and Commissioning Oversight, and Quality Management and Improvement. The role supports the effective management of portfolio priorities, commitments, issues and accountabilities. The role is accountable for executive office management, issues management, portfolio coordination, governance support, relationship management, project and initiative coordination, and oversight of key portfolio deliverables and commitments. The role supports the Executive Lead in managing competing priorities, coordinating briefings, correspondence and communications, monitoring action items and commitments, and ensuring timely follow-through on operational and strategic priorities. The incumbent serves as a central point of coordination across the portfolio, facilitating communication, collaboration and alignment among leaders, teams and stakeholders. The role supports the planning, implementation and monitoring of portfolio initiatives, ensuring deliverables, timelines, risks, dependencies and commitments are effectively managed and communicated. Working collaboratively with leaders and stakeholders, the Senior Advisor facilitates issue resolution, supports implementation activities and contributes to the successful execution of portfolio objectives. The Senior Advisor develops and coordinates executive materials and correspondence for senior leadership audiences. The role supports governance processes, decision implementation, progress monitoring and reporting activities, while contributing to the achievement of portfolio goals and objectives.