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Your Opportunity:
Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is seeking a Program Manager, Medical Affairs Operations to provide operational leadership and support the effective delivery of Medical Affairs services across the organization. In this role, you will oversee day to day operational functions, including budget monitoring and reporting, project design and execution, and coordination of risk and issues management activities. You will work closely with ALA medical leadership to support stakeholder engagement across the broader health sector and within ALA’s operational environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Program Manager collaborates regularly with partners across ALA and with external organizations such as Government of Alberta ministries, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and the Alberta Medical Association. The role is accountable for managing an annual budget of approximately $2.5M in physician contracted services and ensuring resources are aligned with organizational priorities. Occasional travel may be required. Assisted Living Alberta provides Albertans with a comprehensive assisted living system that includes medical and non-medical supports, continuing care homes, home care, community care, and social services. ALA is committed to delivering care more effectively and consistently across the province by strengthening home and community services, improving access to supportive living and continuing care environments, and ensuring Albertans and their caregivers have the information they need to make informed decisions.
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Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Program Manager Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Medical Affairs Primary Location: Southport Tower Location Details: As Per Location Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-JUL-2026 Date Available: 23-JUL-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $45.23 Maximum Salary: $77.51 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Education in business or health administration/management or a front-line clinical discipline is required. A minimum of five years’ experience of physician services including knowledge of scopes of practice, compensation methods, and methods of engagement with the health system. Equivalencies of education, experience and skills may be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience managing budgets. Knowledge of physician service, scopes of practice and compensation methods. Experience with project and change management.
Preferred Qualifications:
A master’s degree in business or health administration/management is preferred. ProSCI training is considered an asset.
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About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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About the role
Your Opportunity:
Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is seeking a Program Manager, Medical Affairs Operations to provide operational leadership and support the effective delivery of Medical Affairs services across the organization. In this role, you will oversee day to day operational functions, including budget monitoring and reporting, project design and execution, and coordination of risk and issues management activities. You will work closely with ALA medical leadership to support stakeholder engagement across the broader health sector and within ALA’s operational environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Program Manager collaborates regularly with partners across ALA and with external organizations such as Government of Alberta ministries, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and the Alberta Medical Association. The role is accountable for managing an annual budget of approximately $2.5M in physician contracted services and ensuring resources are aligned with organizational priorities. Occasional travel may be required. Assisted Living Alberta provides Albertans with a comprehensive assisted living system that includes medical and non-medical supports, continuing care homes, home care, community care, and social services. ALA is committed to delivering care more effectively and consistently across the province by strengthening home and community services, improving access to supportive living and continuing care environments, and ensuring Albertans and their caregivers have the information they need to make informed decisions.
Description:
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Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Program Manager Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Medical Affairs Primary Location: Southport Tower Location Details: As Per Location Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-JUL-2026 Date Available: 23-JUL-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $45.23 Maximum Salary: $77.51 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Education in business or health administration/management or a front-line clinical discipline is required. A minimum of five years’ experience of physician services including knowledge of scopes of practice, compensation methods, and methods of engagement with the health system. Equivalencies of education, experience and skills may be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience managing budgets. Knowledge of physician service, scopes of practice and compensation methods. Experience with project and change management.
Preferred Qualifications:
A master’s degree in business or health administration/management is preferred. ProSCI training is considered an asset.
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About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.