Your Opportunity:The Communications Advisor is a key position reporting directly to the Executive Director of Access Improvement. In alignment with the Alberta Surgical Initiative (ASI) goal to ensure all Albertans receive scheduled surgery within clinically appropriate targets, the position supports the change management through the implementation of the Specialty Access elements, including Specialty Advice, Referral Pathways, Clinical Pathways and Central intake and Distribution of surgical referrals. The Advisor must be extremely organized and able to contribute to the efficient and professional operations within the team to ensure priorities are met. They must be adaptable to competing priorities and ensure strict timelines are maintained. The Advisor will effectively monitor multiple initiatives and provides portfolio support when required. The Advisor works with and supports Zone Senior Consultants, FAST Operations, Specialty Access Communications, Primary Care providers and Specialists with initiatives that impact workflow, processes, technology, and roles. They will focus on the people side of change to support and facilitate adoption and usage of the process change. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external key partners in order to provide effective and safe quality care. The Advisor must have strong writing and editing skills to edit or prepare documents for senior level reports, briefing notes, speaking notes, presentations, and other correspondence as required. Key responsibilities include office administrative support, issue and risk management, reporting processes and documentation, and supporting initiatives implementation. The Advisor will deal with highly complex or sensitive issues while balancing diverse needs and interests of project partners.

Proficient in use of computer technology and applications including but not limited to MS Office. applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, eReferral, Connect Care, Tableau, OneNote, Visio and SharePoint.

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field. Critical thinking, high attention to detail, strong judgment and innovative problem-solving skills Self-directed, enthusiastic, and independent. Strong self-directed approach to managing a dynamic, high-volume workload. Able to set priorities and meet firm deadlines. Strong interpersonal, teamwork, public relations, conflict management, organization, and communication skills. Effective communicator with exemplary verbal and business writing and presentation skills.