Our Background
The University Hospital Foundation is dedicated to a powerful, singular purpose: to continuously seek, inspire and support bold solutions to seemingly insurmountable challenges and ignite new discoveries in health. Responsible for raising and managing funds to advance innovation in prevention, research and patient care, the Foundation strives to transform and redefine health in the Edmonton area, throughout Alberta and around the world so everyone can live a longer, healthier life.
In the past ten years, generous donations from individuals and our corporate and strategic partners have contributed nearly $220 million to advance world-leading patient care at the University of Alberta Hospital, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and Kaye Edmonton Clinic, as well as groundbreaking research at the University of Alberta.
As an outcome-focused organization, UHF offers a flexible work environment where employees have the opportunity to work remotely. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.GiveToUHF.ca and if you have a keen interest in being a part of the future of healthcare in Alberta, please consider applying today!
Your Purpose
Reporting to the Executive Director, Prevention & Primary Care, the Program Development Officer is dedicated to advancing the Foundation's Prevention & Primary Care priorities through program leadership, project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement within a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
The Officer serves as a key connector between healthcare partners, government, community organizations, researchers, clinicians, and Foundation teams to ensure the successful planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic initiatives. This role provides operational leadership across multiple concurrent initiatives, establishes disciplined project management practices, identifies opportunities to strengthen partnerships, expand impact, and advance business development objectives. This role operates within a highly cross-functional, matrixed environment, requiring coordination across internal Foundation teams and external partners.
Working within a complex and evolving healthcare ecosystem, the Officer ensures initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with Foundation’s priorities while fostering collaborative relationships that contribute to long-term sustainability and growth.
Specific Accountabilities
Program Delivery & Strategic Execution
- Support the Executive Director in implementing the Prevention & Primary Care strategic roadmap.
- Lead the planning and execution of initiatives aligned with the Foundations priorities.
- Develop and optimize operational processes to enhance consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve program delivery and operational effectiveness.
- Support the development of business cases, briefing materials, presentations, and strategic recommendations.
Project Management & Operational Delivery
- Develop and manage project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, governance, and performance measures.
- Oversee multiple concurrent initiatives within a complex healthcare environment.
- Monitor project progress through dashboards, milestone tracking, risk management, and status reporting.
- Monitor budgets, resource allocation, interdependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration within a mixed environment and facilitate project collaboration and stakeholder meetings, ensuring clear documentation and action tracking.
Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare partners, government, community, academic institutions, clinicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary operational liaison for Prevention & Primary Care partnerships.
- Support the development and administration of partnership agreements, MOUs, and collaborative initiatives.
- Align diverse stakeholders with Foundation priorities and represent the Foundation in external forums.
- Support the Executive Director in cultivating strategic relationships that advance organizational priorities.
Business Development
- Identify and assess potential opportunities aligned with Prevention & Primary Care priorities and strategic objectives.
- Conduct environmental scans and stakeholder analysis to inform program and partnership development.
- Support the development of proposals, partnership concepts, and business development opportunities.
- Contribute to long-term planning and sustainability strategies for Prevention & Primary Care programs.
Reporting, Governance & Compliance
- Develop reports, presentations, and briefing materials for leadership, partners, and stakeholders.
- Monitor performance metrics and program outcomes and impact measurement activities.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, agreements, reporting obligations, and governance requirements.
- Maintain accurate records related to partnerships, projects, contracts, and program activities.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in Health Administration, Business, Project Management, Health Sciences, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in program delivery, project management, partnership development, business development, or healthcare operations.
- Experience working within a complex healthcare ecosystem, including government, healthcare providers, community organizations, academic institutions, or non-profit organizations is considered an asset.
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Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and stakeholder groups simultaneously.
- Experience developing and maintaining strategic partnerships.
- Experience supporting business development initiatives, partnership opportunities, and organizational growth.
- Experience in prevention, population health, primary care, or health system transformation considered an asset.
Applicants
We respect and value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
To apply for this posting, please visit https://givetouhf.ca/careers, and attach your cover letter and resume into one PDF. We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Information Check.
https://givetouhf.ca/careers
Closing date for this posting is August 7, 2026.
Compensation Information
Salary: $73,800 – $92,250 annually
