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This position has an end date of December 31, 2027.

Location- This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The Department of Family Medicine is one of the top schools of family medicine in Canada, responsible for educational innovations and research that have been adopted across Canada and internationally. We work hard, but always within an environment of professionalism and respect. Fun is encouraged. As an educational institution, we strongly promote skills and knowledge improvement for our staff, as well as the continuous improvement of our work. Innovation is expected.

This position provides strategic leadership and independent oversight for Caregiver-Centered Care Growth & Partnerships initiatives across Alberta and nationally, with an emphasis on Rural Alberta. The role exercises significant initiative, judgment, and autonomy to advance multi-institutional projects, ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, and support long-term sustainability. The incumbent acts as a primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, develops standardized practices, and contributes at a senior level to planning, reporting, and knowledge dissemination activities.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

Strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Alberta and Canada.
• Identify and advance new partnership and collaboration opportunities aligned with organizational and provincial priorities.
• Represent the initiative in discussions with regulatory bodies, professional associations, and partner organizations.
• Communicate with stakeholders through clear, professional written and verbal communication.

Project leadership and growth

• Oversee Growth & Partnerships projects, including planning, timelines, deliverables, communications, and progress tracking.
• Develop and maintain project management tools, frameworks, and reporting processes.
• Monitor risks, identify issues, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Contribute to long-term sustainability and growth planning

Regulatory, accreditation, and standards coordination

• Liaise with regulatory bodies and professional associations to support compliance and accreditation requirements
• Help develop and implement consistent standards of practice across participating Alberta institutions
• Track and support reporting, submissions, and applications related to professional discipline accreditation

Governance and operational coordination

• Support governance and organizational processes for Growth & Partnerships initiatives
• Coordinate documentation, follow-up, and action tracking for advisory and steering committee meetings.
• Maintain core program and project documentation that supports accountability and informed decision-making.

Knowledge mobilization and program support

• Collaborate with Education, Research, and Design Leads on educational materials, conference abstracts, presentations, and scholarly outputs.
• Prepare reports, executive summaries, briefing notes, and presentation materials for diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Contribute to strategic professional development and knowledge dissemination activities.

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in health, social sciences, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• 2 years+ experience with project coordination or project management in a health, community, academic, or related setting
• Knowledge of Alberta’s healthcare system, including experience working with rural healthcare and/or community care systems
• Experience working with professional regulation, governance, accreditation, or standards-based environments
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of independence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred

• Familiarity with Alberta’s Caregiver-Centred Care initiative
• Experience supporting multi-institutional or cross-sector partnerships
• Experience contributing to reports, manuscripts, conference abstracts, or presentations
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research
• Proficiency with SPSS and/or NVivo

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package*.*

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.