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HSAA is seeking a knowledgeable and reputable professional with strong union values to lead the Union in its next chapter and play a key role in the continued implementation of the current strategic plan. This is an out-of-scope position that reports to the Executive Officers and the Board of Directors.

Deadline for applications: Open until a suitable candidate is found

The Organization:

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) is a progressive union representing over 30,000 paramedical, professional, and technical members. HSAA’s staff are committed to delivering high-quality services to our members.

HSAA’s mission is to advocate for the rights and promote unity of its diverse membership of health-care professionals as they care for people and enhance the well-being of our communities.

Within this context HSAA invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director (ED).

The position:

Reporting to the Executive Officers and the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead the Union in its next chapter and play a key role in the continued implementation of the current strategic plan. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Senior Management Team, staff, and membership, the ED will navigate the complexities of labour relations in Alberta’s healthcare sector. The ED will work to ensure that HSAA provides exemplary labour relations services, champions workers rights, and advocates for universal publicly funded healthcare to enhance the well-being of HSAAs member’s, the individuals they care for, and the communities they serve.

The ED will build strong, trusting, and collaborative working relationships with staff, Board Members and affiliates, and they will cultivate a professional, supportive and engaging workplace culture that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and innovation. The ED will provide advice to the Executive Officers and the Board on operational strategies to achieve the goals of the strategic plan, as well as political strategies for action that affect HSAA members and healthcare. As the key operational leader, the ED will oversee the Union’s operations in accordance with the policies, strategic plan and operating budget established by the Board, and the Union’s values and mission. The ED will manage the Union’s resources relative to the provision of membership services including but not limited to negotiations, employer compliance with collective agreements, organizing of local units, membership disability claims, member education program, occupational health and safety, and member communications.

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate, you understand how to enable, empower, and transform organizations, and operationalize strategic initiatives. You have progressive experience in senior leadership roles, preferably within a union, not-for-profit, or similar mission driven organization. Candidates must have a commitment to publicly funded universal healthcare. You have a proven track record of operations experience, including budgeting. Experience working with and/or reporting to a Board of Directors is an asset. You demonstrate commitment to labour movement values, have deep knowledge of labour relations principles and practices, and are capable of championing HSAA’s core values and vision. You can navigate complex political environments, understand the dynamics around the relationship between employer bodies, government bodies, and the Union, and are comfortable advocating for and representing the interests of healthcare professionals. As a leader, you build and foster an open and collaborative workplace culture and have demonstrated experience promoting and advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Your communication skills inspire trust, allowing you to build and sustain strong relationships with colleagues and allies at all levels and advance effective communication pathways. You are committed to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethics. You have proven change management experience, with the ability to establish goals, develop implementation plans, monitor progress and ensure effective accountability and strategic alignment. A post-secondary degree is an asset.

Location: This role is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

How to Apply:

To apply or explore this key leadership opportunity with HSAA, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton, Partner (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Robin Noftall, Principal (robin@griffithgroup.ca), or visit: https://griffithgroup.ca/hsaa-executive-director/.

HSAA is an equal-opportunity employer, celebrates diversity, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. HSAA welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities, and members of other equity-deserving groups.

HSAA and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and assessment processes.

Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.