Business Partner, Care Delivery Innovation

Employment Status: Full-time / 4 Year Term
Location: Edmonton, Bell Tower

Work Model: Hybrid

The Opportunity

As a Business Partner, Care Delivery Innovation, you will support the advancement of innovative models of care across Alberta's health system. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, delivery, coordination, and evaluation of programs and partnerships that improve health outcomes and drive system transformation.

As a key member of the Health Innovation team, you will work closely with healthcare providers, government partners, industry representatives, researchers, and other stakeholders to support program execution, performance measurement, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives that enable innovation in care delivery across the province.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for duties that will include:

Program & Project Delivery and Coordination

• Support the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of programs and partnerships within the Care Delivery Innovation portfolio.
• Lead and manage assigned projects from initiation through implementation and completion.
• Coordinate program and project activities, ensuring timelines, milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements are achieved.
• Provide administrative and operational support to portfolio initiatives while delivering exceptional client and stakeholder service.
• Facilitate consistent and efficient processes across multiple projects and programs.
• Monitor project progress and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Data Collection, Analysis & Performance Reporting

• Implement qualitative and quantitative data collection processes, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other evaluation tools.
• Engage stakeholders to gather feedback and insights that support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Analyze data and information using trend analysis, benchmarking, and other analytical methods.
• Support the development and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and performance reporting tools.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports that provide actionable insights and support decision-making.
• Contribute to measuring program impact and outcomes through evidence-based evaluation practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Support

• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Alberta's healthcare innovation ecosystem.
• Collaborate with industry, government, health system partners, and academic stakeholders to support shared objectives.
• Provide advice, information, and recommendations that contribute to program and portfolio success.
• Stay current on healthcare innovation trends, emerging practices, policy developments, and economic factors that may influence the health system.
• Support strategic and operational planning through research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by helping identify opportunities to strengthen program effectiveness and impact.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (health sciences, public health, economics, health informatics, etc.)
• 5 years of experience in a related field
• Experience with and knowledge of Alberta’s Health System
• Proven ability to implement and coordinate collaborative projects with diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with Alberta’s health and economic priorities
• Experience working with government and industry across multiple sectors, including innovative technology development and program support
• Superb interpersonal networking, client and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, industry colleagues and government representatives to facilitate collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively convey complex concepts and information to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in project coordination and project delivery.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in change management associated with complex corporate activities
• High attention to detail professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Who We Are

Alberta Innovates is the province’s most comprehensive research and innovation agency. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta’s innovation engine. We foster and accelerate research and innovation to support entrepreneurs and drive economic growth for the benefit of Albertans.

InnoTech Alberta is Alberta's leading research and technology organization providing innovative solutions to global challenges facing industry, business and the public sector. With world-class researchers, leading-edge facilities, and strategic investments, InnoTech paves the path of innovation that grows Alberta's economy.

What We Offer

Alberta Innovates offers a total rewards package designed to support both professional growth and personal wellbeing. Depending on employment status, this may include:

• Competitive compensation aligned with internal classification and pay bands
• Comprehensive benefits, including health and dental coverage and pension benefits
• Vacation starting at three weeks, plus paid time-off programs that support balance
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• A respectful, inclusive work environment that values collaboration and diverse perspectives
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally feasible

(Benefits do not apply to casual roles.)

You will work in a professional, collaborative environment where accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued, and where your work supports outcomes that matter to Albertans.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume
• Any additional supporting documents that demonstrate suitability for the role

This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

Privacy Statement

The personal information collected in the application process is for recruitment and hiring purposes only. This collection is authorized under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act.

Employment Equity

Alberta Innovates is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

This recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

If you are selected for an interview, please note that recording the interview or using AI tools or assistance during the interview is not permitted.

The minimum salary for this position is $77,500 annually. The final salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. We are committed to offering competitive compensation that reflects the value and expertise each individual brings to our team.