The Senior Consultant supports the Provincial Pathways Unit (PPU) by leading the development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of clinical and patient pathways across Alberta. Reporting to the Director, Specialty Access & Provincial Pathways Unit, the role provides expert consultation, leads complex change initiatives, and supports pathway adoption across the health system. Working independently and as part of a collaborative team, the Senior Consultant facilitates provincial co-design teams and stakeholder working groups, provides coaching and mentorship, and contributes to the continued growth of the PPU. The position works closely with primary care, specialty care, operational leaders, academic institutions, and patient and family advisors to ensure pathways are evidence-based, patient-centred, and aligned with provincial priorities. As a key member of the PPU, the Senior Consultant develops innovative solutions that enhance healthcare quality, access, safety, integration, and patient experience. The role supports the PPU vision of standardized, accessible pathways that promote consistent care across Alberta. Provincial pathways help patients, families, and caregivers better understand and navigate their care while enabling providers to access centralized, evidence-based resources that support timely clinical decision-making. Through a coordinated provincial approach, pathways reduce duplication, improve access to specialty services, decrease variation in care, and strengthen integration between primary and specialty care across the health system.
- Classification: Senior Consultant
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Clinical Services Integration & Patient Flow Supports - Provincial Pathways Unit
- Primary Location: Southport
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 04-AUG-2026
- Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 26-FEB-2028
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $38.73
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $66.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Clinical experience/training with current or past registration with professional body. Masters’ degree in a health-related field preferred. University degree in a health profession or in health services administration. Equivalencies may be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 3 years of progressive project leadership experience in a healthcare environment of significant size, complexity and diversity. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality improvement and change implementation of large scale projects. Formal training in change management, such as PROSCI , or quality improvement. A demonstrated clear pattern of personal and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Primary Care and knowledge of Alberta’s healthcare system, specialty access, and quality improvement. Strong leadership, facilitation, coaching, change management, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build partnerships, engage patients and stakeholders, and communicate complex issues effectively. Committed to patient-centred care, innovation, and continuous improvement.
