Consultant

This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Reporting to the Manager, the Provincial Initiatives Consultant (PIC) will support the planning and coordination of the identified initiatives related to the development and implementation of the high-priority project/legislation Compassionate Intervention (CI), in the areas of policy, accreditation, and patient safety. The PIC is a professional position supporting complex initiatives and projects within Recovery Alberta. They work with a high degree of independence and are responsible for leading, consulting, and organizing activities related to policy, accreditation, and patient safety. Via extensive knowledge of evidence informed health services planning and delivery, experience with senior management priorities, and understanding of stakeholder needs, this position develops high level strategies, reports and frameworks, and delineates plans that address operational needs and improve service quality at the provincial and geographical areas. The incumbent will demonstrate proven experience in project management and change management. They must possess strong critical thinking skills to appraise situations and determine the best plan of action for developing and recommending solutions and implementation strategies. Significant leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort in making decisions, communicating effectively by adapting to their audience and effectively facilitating difficult conversations are also required. The incumbent will need a robust understanding of the AMH clinical practice environment.

A Master’s degree in a Health, Business or Social Science field. Registration with the appropriate regulatory college. Experience leading patient safety, policy and/or accreditation in a complex healthcare environment. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. Awareness of the Compassionate Intervention Legislation. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

Five or more years experience in addiction and mental healthcare (or a related field) planning and delivery with demonstrated clear pattern of professional development. The incumbent possesses a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Specialized expertise in evidence-informed methodologies, including accreditation, quality improvement, project management and change management. Extensive knowledge of clinical services, groups and professions and the processes that support changing clinical practice/processes. Coordination experience in project planning, execution, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. Significant experience in problem solving, risk mitigation, concerns and conflict resolution, and influencing and negotiation. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort making decisions, coaching and teaching, and inspiring and building confidence in others. Demonstrated ability to engage and foster relationships with internal and external partners. Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability and comfort to lead presentations. Excellent writing skills, with the ability to author formal documents and reports. Strong strategic and systems thinking, particularly at the provincial level.

Proficient with Microsoft Office. Proficient with Connect Care. Certification/education in: Patient Safety. Health systems leadership. Research and analytics. Quality improvement. Change management. Project management.