Director Operations and Special Projects

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 86005

Ministry: Hospital and Surgical Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (2 years)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 4, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 to $170,332/year)

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.

The Department of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment; and providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system.

For further information, visit the Ministry website.

This position resides in the Ministry of Hospitals & Surgical Health Services under the Finance and Capital Planning Division.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for divisional priorities, capital planning initiatives, and complex projects.
• Lead and coordinate high-impact cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with ministry goals, timelines, budgets, and governance requirements.
• Support senior leadership by providing strategic advice, briefings, analysis, and recommendations on operational priorities, risks, and emerging issues.
• Strengthen capital planning and project governance practices through effective monitoring, reporting, risk management, and accountability frameworks.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across government, facilitating cross-ministry coordination and issue resolution.
• Drive operational excellence by improving business processes, reporting frameworks, project management practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent the Division on committees, working groups, and strategic initiatives to support effective decision-making and organizational performance.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking - Understands how divisional operations, capital planning, governance, and stakeholder activities are interconnected and consider the broader organizational impact when making decisions.
• Drive for Results - Takes initiative and accountability to deliver complex projects, achieve divisional priorities, and produce high-quality results within established timelines and resources.
• Creative Problem Solving - Identifies operational challenges, analyzes complex issues, and develops practical, innovative solutions to support effective decision-making and project outcomes.
• Develop Self and Others - Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, shares knowledge and expertise, and supports the growth and development of colleagues to strengthen organizational capacity and performance.

Qualifications

A university degree in a field related to the position assignment (Business Administration), supplemented by seven (7) years progressively responsible experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Required

• Extensive experience in health care procurement, supply chain management, or related operational and strategic environments, including leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects involving diverse stakeholder groups such as physicians, nursing leadership, executive teams, frontline clinical staff, policy professionals, and senior decision-makers.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contracting practices, including sourcing strategies, vendor management, contract development, and contract lifecycle management within public sector or health care settings.
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical products and health system supply chains, including market trends, procurement approaches, and operational factors affecting cost, availability, and service delivery.
• Knowledge of local, national, and global supply chain environments, including emerging risks, market disruptions, and challenges impacting health care operations and procurement.
• Proven ability to apply strategic and analytical thinking to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and executive decision-making in complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship management skills, with experience leading large multidisciplinary committees, working groups, and stakeholder engagements to achieve consensus and advance organizational priorities.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This competition will be used to fill one (1) temporary position with a term of two (2) years.

Hours of Work

• 7.25 Daily Hours
• 36.25 Weekly Hours
• 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)
• Location: TELUS House at ATB Place, 10020 - 100 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 0N6
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply

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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.ca.