Senior Consultant, Governance and Policy

Employment Type: Permanent FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Work Schedule: Weekdays - Dayshift Summary of Position Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking an experienced, hands-on professional to provide governance and policy advice, analysis and implementation support across a range of organizational priorities. Working within a small, collaborative team, the Senior Consultant will contribute at every stage of the work, from assessing complex or evolving issues and developing practical recommendations to preparing board materials, coordinating governance processes, drafting policies and completing detailed follow-through. This role is well suited to someone who exercises sound judgement, brings structure to loosely defined work and is equally comfortable thinking critically and completing the detailed work needed to move priorities forward. Key Responsibilities Governance and Board Support * Provide governance research, analysis, advice and operational support to the Boards of Directors, committees and senior leadership * Prepare agendas, briefing notes, decision materials, presentations, minutes and other sensitive corporate records based on high-level direction * Coordinate board and committee activities, including timelines, meeting materials, decisions, action items, records and follow-up * Anticipate governance and information requirements, identify emerging issues or gaps and recommend, address or escalate them as appropriate * Maintain accurate, accessible and organized governance documents and records Analysis, Advice and Policy * Bring structure and clarity to assignments where the objectives, requirements or approach may not be fully defined * Conduct independent analysis to identify issues, risks, gaps, dependencies, root causes and opportunities * Synthesize information from multiple sources, identify key themes and develop concise, actionable recommendations for decision-makers * Present complex information clearly, including relevant background, analysis, risks, options, implications and recommended action * Draft and update policies, frameworks, procedures and supporting tools in collaboration with subject-matter experts * Identify duplication, inconsistencies and implementation barriers, and recommend practical improvements * Support the implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of approved initiatives and changes Projects, Committees and Operations * Lead or support assigned committees, small-to-medium projects and organizational initiatives from planning through implementation * Translate organizational priorities and decisions into practical workplans, timelines, deliverables, responsibilities and follow-up activities * Monitor progress, address barriers and escalate material risks or issues with a concise summary of implications and recommended action * Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, templates, trackers and other materials required to support organizational priorities * Coordinate meetings, information requests and stakeholder follow-up while maintaining accurate records, action logs and workplans * Identify opportunities to streamline recurring processes and strengthen organizational effectiveness * Provide hands-on governance, policy and project support during periods of change, competing priorities or increased workload * Build productive working relationships with physicians, board and committee members, senior leaders, partners and colleagues Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Ability to combine strategic thinking and sound judgment with detailed, hands-on execution * Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to bring structure to complex, evolving or loosely defined assignments * Ability to understand the broader organizational context, anticipate implications and identify issues, risks, gaps and dependencies * Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and develop practical options and recommendations * High degree of initiative, accountability and follow-through, with the ability to independently progress work from assessment through completion * Ability to carry approved recommendations and solutions through implementation * Ability to determine when to act independently and when consultation, collaboration, escalation or formal approval is required * Strong organizational and priority-management skills, including the ability to balance recurring, emerging and longer-term work * Excellent analytical and written communication skills, including the preparation of concise board- and executive-level materials * Strong project, meeting and committee coordination, facilitation and stakeholder-engagement skills * Ability to build effective working relationships with physicians, board and committee members, senior leaders, partners and colleagues * Willingness and ability to complete the detailed drafting, coordination, documentation and follow-up required to deliver results * Sound judgment, tact and discretion when handling sensitive information * Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn and work effectively with unfamiliar systems Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, governance, health administration, policy or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered. * Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in governance, operations, policy, project delivery, business analysis, consulting or a comparable role * Demonstrated experience providing analysis, recommendations and implementation support on complex organizational issues * Experience independently progressing complex or loosely defined assignments from assessment through implementation * Experience preparing executive and/or board-level briefing notes, policies, proposals, reports, presentations or recommendations * Experience coordinating meetings, committees, projects or recurring corporate processes, including agendas, minutes, records and follow-up * Experience in primary health care, the broader health system, or the public or not-for-profit sector is an asset * Training in governance, change management, business analysis or policy development is an asset Employment Requirements: * Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search Diversity & Inclusion * Our PCN strongly believes in sustaining an inclusive, respectful and equitable working environment that represents the communities we serve. We are committed to a merit-based selection process that ensures all candidates are considered. We invite people of all ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation, ages, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disabilities to apply for positions within our PCN. Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation * As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation and supporting Indigenous communities, we actively uphold Call to Action 23 [https://nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada-calls-to-action/] of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing the recruitment and retention of Indigenous professionals across all levels of our organization, particularly in health and wellness roles and encourage individuals of Indigenous ancestry to apply. If your background matches the qualifications listed above and are looking for an opportunity with a dynamic organization that is making a difference in the community, please submit your resume and cover letter. Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, as well as districts 4, 5 and 6 of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

The Senior Consultant provides governance and policy advice, analysis, and implementation support to the Board of Directors and senior leadership. They are responsible for coordinating board activities, drafting policies, and managing organizational projects from planning through execution.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in governance, operations, or policy. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are required to navigate complex organizational issues.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Business analysisPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Governance
• Policy Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Business Analysis
• Report Writing
• Meeting Facilitation
• Risk Management
• Operational Support
• Microsoft 365
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Change Management
• Tactfulness
• Accountability
• Follow Through
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Research
• Reconciliation
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Consulting
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Disabilities
• Public Administration
• Leadership
• Operations
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Presentations
• Primary Care
• Primary Health Care
• Timelines
• Templates
• Coordinating
• Prioritization
• Information Synthesis
• Detail Oriented

• Consulting
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Policy Governance Manager
• Management Consulting Partner
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Management Analysts

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week