Director Operations and Special Projects

Government of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

2d • CA$134,135 - CA$170,332 • Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.The Department of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment; and providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system. For further information, visit the Ministry website.This position resides in the Ministry of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services under the Finance and Capital Planning Division.

Requirements

• A university degree in a field related to the position assignment (Business Administration), supplemented by seven (7) years progressively responsible experience.
• Extensive experience in health care procurement, supply chain management, or related operational and strategic environments, including leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects involving diverse stakeholder groups such as physicians, nursing leadership, executive teams, frontline clinical staff, policy professionals, and senior decision-makers.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contracting practices, including sourcing strategies, vendor management, contract development, and contract lifecycle management within public sector or health care settings.
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical products and health system supply chains, including market trends, procurement approaches, and operational factors affecting cost, availability, and service delivery.
• Knowledge of local, national, and global supply chain environments, including emerging risks, market disruptions, and challenges impacting health care operations and procurement.
• Proven ability to apply strategic and analytical thinking to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and executive decision-making in complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship management skills, with experience leading large multidisciplinary committees, working groups, and stakeholder engagements to achieve consensus and advance organizational priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Systems Thinking - Understands how divisional operations, capital planning, governance, and stakeholder activities are interconnected and consider the broader organizational impact when making decisions.
• Drive for Results - Takes initiative and accountability to deliver complex projects, achieve divisional priorities, and produce high-quality results within established timelines and resources.
• Creative Problem Solving - Identifies operational challenges, analyzes complex issues, and develops practical, innovative solutions to support effective decision-making and project outcomes.
• Develop Self and Others - Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, shares knowledge and expertise, and supports the growth and development of colleagues to strengthen organizational capacity and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for divisional priorities, capital planning initiatives, and complex projects.
• Lead and coordinate high-impact cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with ministry goals, timelines, budgets, and governance requirements.
• Support senior leadership by providing strategic advice, briefings, analysis, and recommendations on operational priorities, risks, and emerging issues.
• Strengthen capital planning and project governance practices through effective monitoring, reporting, risk management, and accountability frameworks.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across government, facilitating cross-ministry coordination and issue resolution.
• Drive operational excellence by improving business processes, reporting frameworks, project management practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent the Division on committees, working groups, and strategic initiatives to support effective decision-making and organizational performance.

Benefits

• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior