Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! We are a growing city with close to 70,000 residents. In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses. Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. The new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) is bringing care closer to home for the nearly 400,000 Albertans living in the North Zone. With a state-of-the-art cancer care facility, increased bed capacity, and a robust referral center. Every day, you can deliver excellence in care in Grande Prairie alongside an interdisciplinary team of passionate and dedicated professionals. Come to northern Alberta, where the people are warm, you can expand your horizons, and experience the beauty of the North. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

Reporting to the Senior Operating Officer Area 9 & North Zone System Transformation, Quality, Safety & Performance, the Executive Associate is responsible for providing senior administrative management services to the Office of the Senior Operating Officer. The Executive Associate manages and coordinates issues and leads administrative activities affecting the portfolio, allowing the Senior Operating Officer to focus on strategic leadership and organizational matters. This position will build consistency and continuity within AHS within the context of the wider AHS organization, while providing background and strategic advice to the Senior Operating Officer of issues related to administrative management, policies and other organizational matters. The Executive Associate provides services in office management, issues management, strategic planning, committee support, project management, stakeholder and community liaison and executive support services, to build the strength and effectiveness of the executive office.

• Classification: Executive Associate
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Clinical Operations
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-JUL-2023
• Date Available: 24-JUL-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $28.56
• Maximum Salary: $49.05
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Post-secondary education with minimum of 5 years of administrative experience working at a senior level and preferably with a background in a healthcare environment; research background. Diplomatic and politically and socially aware. Possess highly effective communication and organizational skills. Considerable ability to stay focused, efficient and effective in managing multiple priorities within an environment of numerous arising demands. Considerable working knowledge of Alberta Health Services systems and processes and of the organization and programs. Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking. Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office software (including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and Adobe). Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment. Possess highly effective communication and organizational skills. Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex senior level meetings. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Ability to provide after hours and flexible support, as necessary. A high level of professionalism and positive image at all times and a solid work ethic.
Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in administration/health administration, preferred. Clinical background & training.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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