Strategy Implementation Lead

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. This position has an expectd end date of December 31, 2027. Location - This role is fully remote. The University of Alberta Department of Family Medicine is a top school for family medicine in Canada. As a department, we are responsible for educational innovations and research that have been adopted across Canada and internationally. We are innovative and creative thinkers, producing high-quality work. We are a learning organization, constantly seeking to improve how we do what we do for our learners, patients and communities. The Strategy Implementation Lead provides strategic leadership and implementation support for the Innovating Integrated Supports for Alberta’s Family Caregivers Strategy and Action Plan, a government-funded initiative led by Dr. Jasneet Parmar at the University of Alberta. This role operates at a systems level, driving alignment and integration across acute care, primary care, post-secondary institutions, and community sectors to advance a coordinated, caregiver-centred vision for Alberta. The incumbent is accountable for driving cross-sector implementation by cultivating high-impact partnerships with key stakeholders, influencing practice, and ensuring alignment with provincial health system priorities. The role is accountable for translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, overseeing implementation progress, and ensuring delivery of measurable outcomes across complex, multi-partner environments. The Strategy Implementation Lead champions innovation and continuous improvement by integrating education, workforce development, policy, research, and evaluation initiatives into a cohesive approach that strengthens supports for family caregivers. This role requires sophisticated system navigation, executive-level engagement, and the ability to lead through influence to achieve sustainable, province-wide impact. The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide. Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more. At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns. The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler. The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors. Apply To This Job