Director

Your Opportunity:

Recovery Alberta is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as Director, Contracted and Funded Services. This role will lead an enterprise-wide approach to the oversight, performance, and accountability of contracted services and funded programs, supporting evidence-based decision-making, effective resource allocation, and improved outcomes across the organization. Contracted service providers and funded services play a vital role in delivering safe, timely, and high-quality addiction and mental health services across Alberta. Working together, we are building a recovery-oriented system of care that improves access, quality, and outcomes for Albertans.

Description:

Reporting to the Senior Operating Officer, Operational Support Services, the Director will work closely with leaders in Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, Evaluation, and Health Shared Services to strengthen organizational oversight of contracts, funding agreements, and performance. The Director will establish and lead frameworks, governance structures, and processes to assess, monitor, and evaluate contracted and funded services. Key areas of focus include service quality, return on investment, compliance, risk management, performance measurement, and system-level outcomes. The role will ensure clear accountability, effective coordination across corporate functions, and consistent approaches to performance and funding oversight. The Director will support operational leaders with the tools and supports needed to manage provider relationships, funding agreements, and service delivery expectations. The position will also advance transparent review processes, long-term planning, and informed decision-making to support Recovery Alberta's strategic priorities. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and results-oriented leader to help shape the future of addiction and mental health services in Alberta.

• Classification: Director
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Contracted and Funded Services, Operational Support Services
• Primary Location: Southport
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: \1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 26-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: $57.07
• Maximum Salary: $100.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in health, business, policy, social sciences, or a related field; master’s degree preferred. A minimum of five years’ experience leading the oversight of contracted services, grant administration, or program planning and delivery in a complex health care setting. Demonstrated experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to executive leadership. Proven leadership in financial management, team development, performance management, and mentorship. Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex information, identify trends and risks, and translate findings into practical, effective solutions. Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results within established timelines. Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and strengthen collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, process optimization, and innovation. Demonstrated success leading transformational change and fostering organizational innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of leading practices in dynamic environments.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification/education in health systems leadership, change management, finance, contract management, procurement, project management, or program/service planning. Experience leading, providing, or supporting addiction, mental health, or correctional health services. Working knowledge of Recovery Alberta programs, policies, and processes.

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Job Details
Job Description: Director
Classification: Director
Union Description: Exempt
Job Posting: Nov 9, 2026
Closing Date: Nov 16, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Your Opportunity (1900 Character Limit): Recovery Alberta is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as Director, Contracted and Funded Services. This role will lead an enterprise-wide approach to the oversight, performance, and accountability of contracted services and funded programs, supporting evidence-based decision-making, effective resource allocation, and improved outcomes across the organization. Contracted service providers and funded services play a vital role in delivering safe, timely, and high-quality addiction and mental health services across Alberta. Working together, we are building a recovery-oriented system of care that improves access, quality, and outcomes for Albertans.
Required Qualifications (1300 Character Limit): Bachelor’s degree in health, business, policy, social sciences, or a related field; master’s degree preferred. A minimum of five years’ experience leading the oversight of contracted services, grant administration, or program planning and delivery in a complex health care setting. Demonstrated experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to executive leadership. Proven leadership in financial management, team development, performance management, and mentorship. Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex information, identify trends and risks, and translate findings into practical, effective solutions. Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results within established timelines. Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and strengthen collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, process optimization, and innovation. Demonstrated success leading transformational change and fostering organizational innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of leading practices in dynamic environments.
Additional Required Qualifications (1500 Character Limit): A demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development.
Preferred Qualifications (500 Character Limit): Certification/education in health systems leadership, change management, finance, contract management, procurement, project management, or program/service planning. Experience leading, providing, or supporting addiction, mental health, or correctional health services. Working knowledge of Recovery Alberta programs, policies, and processes.