Consultant-Medical Affairs
About the role
The Consultant, Alternate Care Provider Services (ACPS) provides strategic leadership and expert management of the alternate care provider portfolio, including both employees and contracted professionals. This position drives program development and implementation through in-depth analysis, policy interpretation, and recommendation of system-wide improvements to the ACPS framework. The Consultant serves as the primary subject matter expert on Medical Staff Bylaws and Roles and Responsibilities documents as they pertain to alternate care providers, making authoritative recommendations to clinical leaders and the Manager, ACPS regarding the redesign and implementation of modified programs and services that align with operational plans of the clinical areas and department. Working collaboratively across the department, the Consultant develops data-driven insights to inform workforce planning, manages complex contract and performance processes, and ensures alignment with organizational policies. The role requires specialized knowledge of healthcare regulations, provider management, and financial implications of coverage models, positioning the Consultant to lead continuous improvement initiatives within the ACPS portfolio while providing strategic counsel to senior leadership on provider utilization, performance management, and program effectiveness to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. The Consultant will work closely with site operational and medical leaders to ensure quality care and service hours are delivered. This is position is on-site at Misericordia hospital. May be eligible for 40% remote work in the future. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Consultant
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Medical Affairs- Acute Care Coverage
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2025
- Date Available: 01-NOV-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $39.99
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $59.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Baccalaureate with a Health-related focus, Business Administration, or related field. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, physicians, and administrative personnel. Proven ability to maintain the highest levels of diplomacy, confidentiality, and professional integrity in complex situations. Advanced conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience mediating sensitive.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Five (5) years progressive experience in healthcare administration with demonstrable expertise in provider management and strategic program oversight. Demonstrated experience managing complex service contracts and performance management frameworks. Experience leading and supervising administrative staff, including conducting performance evaluations and professional development. Proven ability to analyze financial data, understand budgetary implications, and make sound recommendations that balance clinical needs with fiscal responsibility. Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and service improvement initiatives. provider-related matters. Superior project management capabilities with demonstrated success in leading cross functional initiatives. Advanced computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, healthcare information systems, and data analysis tools. Exceptional organizational abilities with demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in nursing or relevant healthcare masters. 4 to 6 years supervisory experience. Experience in healthcare facility operations with knowledge of physician and alternate provider services. Familiarity with the personnel management and payment systems. Advanced proficiency in data analysis, report generation, and presentation development. Strong critical thinking and strategic insight.
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
Consultant-Medical Affairs
About the role
The Consultant, Alternate Care Provider Services (ACPS) provides strategic leadership and expert management of the alternate care provider portfolio, including both employees and contracted professionals. This position drives program development and implementation through in-depth analysis, policy interpretation, and recommendation of system-wide improvements to the ACPS framework. The Consultant serves as the primary subject matter expert on Medical Staff Bylaws and Roles and Responsibilities documents as they pertain to alternate care providers, making authoritative recommendations to clinical leaders and the Manager, ACPS regarding the redesign and implementation of modified programs and services that align with operational plans of the clinical areas and department. Working collaboratively across the department, the Consultant develops data-driven insights to inform workforce planning, manages complex contract and performance processes, and ensures alignment with organizational policies. The role requires specialized knowledge of healthcare regulations, provider management, and financial implications of coverage models, positioning the Consultant to lead continuous improvement initiatives within the ACPS portfolio while providing strategic counsel to senior leadership on provider utilization, performance management, and program effectiveness to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. The Consultant will work closely with site operational and medical leaders to ensure quality care and service hours are delivered. This is position is on-site at Misericordia hospital. May be eligible for 40% remote work in the future. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Consultant
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Medical Affairs- Acute Care Coverage
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2025
- Date Available: 01-NOV-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $39.99
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $59.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Baccalaureate with a Health-related focus, Business Administration, or related field. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, physicians, and administrative personnel. Proven ability to maintain the highest levels of diplomacy, confidentiality, and professional integrity in complex situations. Advanced conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience mediating sensitive.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Five (5) years progressive experience in healthcare administration with demonstrable expertise in provider management and strategic program oversight. Demonstrated experience managing complex service contracts and performance management frameworks. Experience leading and supervising administrative staff, including conducting performance evaluations and professional development. Proven ability to analyze financial data, understand budgetary implications, and make sound recommendations that balance clinical needs with fiscal responsibility. Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and service improvement initiatives. provider-related matters. Superior project management capabilities with demonstrated success in leading cross functional initiatives. Advanced computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, healthcare information systems, and data analysis tools. Exceptional organizational abilities with demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in nursing or relevant healthcare masters. 4 to 6 years supervisory experience. Experience in healthcare facility operations with knowledge of physician and alternate provider services. Familiarity with the personnel management and payment systems. Advanced proficiency in data analysis, report generation, and presentation development. Strong critical thinking and strategic insight.
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.