Chief Program Officer

Your Opportunity:

Health Shared Services (HSS) – Alberta is seeking a Chief Program Officer (CPO), Capital Management, to provide strategic vision, executive leadership, and operational oversight for provincial capital management programs and services in support of HSS business and operational priorities. Reporting to and providing expert counsel to the Executive Lead, Finance & Corporate Shared Services, the CPO will advise on all aspects of capital management and participate in HSS senior management committees, and external committees related to capital management services. This role is accountable for building and sustaining effective relationships with local, provincial, and national representatives, as well as health care stakeholders, to advance capital management priorities across the province. The Capital Management portfolio includes Project Management, Facilities Maintenance and Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Real Estate, Space Integration, Furnishing and Equipment Planning, Property Management, Sustainability and Energy Management, Parking Services, and related capital support services. The CPO will establish objectives and lead the implementation, management, monitoring, and evaluation of capital management programs, solutions, and services across HSS.

Description:

In this key leadership role the CPO, Capital Management is responsible and accountable for the design, implementation, and renewal of the province-wide Capital Management Operational Plan and facilitates the prioritization of Capital Management activities and investments in alignment with HSS business and operational priorities. The CPO provides direct support to the Executive Lead, Finance & Corporate Shared Services on complex, Project Management, Facilities Maintenance and Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Real Estate, Space Integration, Furnishing and Equipment Planning, Property Management, Sustainability and Energy Management, Parking Services, and related capital support. In this role, you will ensure that HSS Capital Management supports HSS vision, mission, values and priorities in the short and long term, setting the goals, outcomes, and key performance indicators (KPI) for Capital Management services. The CPO will Identify key challenges and opportunities and provides leadership to support the development of innovative and strategic approaches in ways that enable the achievement of strategic vision and long-term goals. A strong communicator, you will provide leadership and influence the direction of major organizational initiatives both internal and external to HSS that impact the delivery of healthcare to Albertans. You will build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in support of organizational goals. The CPO contributes to formal HSS budget planning, and plans, allocates, and manages resources within the Capital Management department, ensuring the security, integrity, and effective stewardship of HSS capital assets.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Chief Program Officer
• Union: Exempt Executive
• Unit and Program: Capital Management
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 07-NOV-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: $93.18
• Maximum Salary: $142.55
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

A degree in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, and/or Technical, Trade School or a related discipline. Ten (10) years of experience in a Senior Capital/Facility Management Position with at least three (3) years in the healthcare industry or working in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity. Demonstrate a clear record of personal and professional development.

Additional Required Qualifications

Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities. Proven ability to manage diverse human, financial, and physical resources. Effective communicator with the ability to foster effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including public agencies, government, boards, committees and other partners. Fosters team development by coaching and teaching, with the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Strategic thinking, taking into account long-term goals while assessing options and implications. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues.

Preferred Qualifications

At least ten (10) years progressive senior leadership experience in a capital management or related environment, including ten (10) years of experience in a senior management role, with a successful track record of achievement in those areas. Business knowledge of the healthcare industry is an asset, with experience in engaging, communicating, and working closely with government departments at the Deputy and Assistant Deputy Minister levels.