Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, Southport Tower

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Leadership - Executive 

REC00002926

14 minutes ago

Your Opportunity:

We are excited to announce the search for an innovative Executive Director, Psychiatry & Mental Healthcare Outpatient Services - a transformative role that is vital in shaping the future of addiction & mental healthcare in Alberta. This strategic leader will work in close partnership with operational & medical leadership to execute key priorities that align with provincial program strategies & Recovery Alberta's ambitious vision. You will oversee the integration of essential psychiatry & mental healthcare outpatient services, including child/youth, adult, rural remote & day/hospital, day/treatment programs. Your leadership will ensure these services work synergistically enhancing care while fostering collaboration across Recovery Alberta. You will be at the forefront of strategic planning & innovation partnering with clinical teams to develop & implement cutting edge service that prioritize patient centered care. Establishing an operational framework to optimize efficiency will ensure that our programs lead the way in improving client care & safety. Building empowering relationships will be key! As a connector with internal & external stakeholders you will cultivate strategic partnerships that drive shared goals & influence provincial strategy development for healthcare delivery. Resource management is crucial! You will oversee budget allocations, human resources & operational strategies to create an inclusive environment for all staff to thrive. By embracing a culture of continuous improvement, you will ensure that our services not only meet standards but set new benchmarks for excellence. Join us on this exciting journey to revolutionize community health, make a lasting impact & help build stronger healthier communities. Your leadership can ignite change, apply today & be part of this extraordinary mission.

Description:

The Executive Director, Psychiatry and Mental Healthcare Outpatient Services, is a key leader in collaboration with operational and medical leadership to execute strategic priorities aligned with provincial program strategies and Recovery Alberta’s comprehensive plans. This role oversees the integration and management of essential psychiatry and mental healthcare outpatient services including Child/Youth, Adult, Rural Remote, and day hospital/day treatment programs while fostering crucial partnerships within Recovery Alberta. Collaboration is paramount as the Executive Director works closely with other leaders to ensure that integrated programs enhance client care and effectively engage with provincial teams to inform and shape strategy development and implementation. This position requires establishing an operational framework to support service delivery and developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic service redesigns and clinical programs in partnership with physicians and management, ensuring ongoing alignment with Recovery Alberta’s objectives. The Executive Director will also lead policy development to support service delivery and foster innovation by cultivating strong relationships across programs and with leadership. Resource management is crucial; the Executive Director will partner with operational and medical leadership to direct clinical operations, manage HR matters, and oversee succession planning. They will ensure the effective deployment of human resources in a safe, inclusive workplace while responsibly allocating fiscal and capital resources and managing budgets. In relationship management, the Executive Director will build strong connections with both internal and external stakeholders including community officials and advisory councils while maintaining strategic partnerships with RA leadership to advance shared objectives.

• Classification: Executive Director
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Executive Leadership, Community Outpatient
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 03-JUN-2026
• Date Available: 03-JUL-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $64.94
• Maximum Salary: $116.89
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. A minimum of seven years in a management role in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Progressive leadership experience in primary healthcare over the past seven years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the area of Primary Health Care preferred. A master’s degree in a health discipline Preferred.