Executive Director, Emergency Health Services

Job Information

Job Title: Executive Director, Emergency Health Services

Job Requisition ID: 87557

Ministry: Hospitals and Surgical Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open

Closing Date: September 25, 2026

Classification: Executive Manager 1

About Us

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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

The Ministry of Hospitals and Surgical Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care delivery system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health by delivering safe, person-centered, quality emergency and medical health services; procurement and contract management; supporting innovative information management and technologies; and regulating hospital and emergency health care.

For further information, visit the ministry website at  https://www.alberta.ca/hospital-and-surgical-health-services

 

 

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), you will serve as a key advisor to the ADM, Deputy Minister, and Minister on issues affecting Emergency Health Services (EHS). As Executive Director, EHS you will also strategically lead a branch responsible for: ground and air ambulance services; EHS communications and dispatch; licensing, investigations, and compliance of ambulance operators; and clinical governance and standards for EHS. Working collaboratively with Primary and Preventative Health Services, Assisted Living and Social Services, Mental Health and Addictions, Acute Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta, contracted ambulance operators, municipal partners, health care professionals, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders you will ensure Albertans have timely access to safe, high-quality, sustainable EHS. As the strategic lead you will oversee EHS policy development, planning, standards, funding, and operational oversight activities supporting government priorities and contributing to improved health outcomes for Albertans. You will also represent ministry interests with provincial organizations, municipalities, contracted service providers, and national health system partners. Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement, you will inspire the branch team to embrace innovation and modernization.

Qualifications

Success in this role calls for a progressive leader with a background that includes related senior management leadership experience in health care, emergency health services, public administration, or related experience in the public sector. You bring demonstrated experience leading complex strategic policy and planning, operational, or system transformation initiatives. Your background also includes an applied understanding of government decision-making, legislative frameworks, accountability processes and policy development mechanisms. A practiced relationship builder, you excel at engaging stakeholders in shaping and implementing high impact. Your capacity to inspire and empower change-agile teams will support you in delivering on key objectives. Preference will be given to those with experience working within government; current or past paramedic experience; and EHS management experience.

Bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree in health administration or health sciences is preferred.

Salary

$5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 - $202.256.21 annually)

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
• Pension plans:
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

 

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. POSITION Profile LINK

 

 

How to Apply

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Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:

https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

 

 

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.