Your Opportunity:
Are you a detail-oriented leader with a passion for financial precision, operational excellence, and collaborative problem-solving? Alberta Health Services is seeking a Physician Affairs Team Leader to support the Department of Pediatrics in managing physician contracts and remuneration processes within a fast-paced, high-impact clinical environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely, and policy-compliant contract and payment administration, while contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement. As a key member of the department, you will lead a small team using a coach-like approach that fosters growth and accountability. You’ll provide training and guidance to administrative staff, manage complex and competing priorities under pressure, and serve as a trusted liaison between physicians, internal departments, and external partners. With a strong focus on financial stewardship and a deep understanding of organizational policies, you’ll help optimize workflows, support physician onboarding and privileging, and drive innovation in service delivery. If you thrive in a detail-driven environment and excel at building trusted relationships, we invite you to apply.
Description:

This leadership role within the Department of Pediatrics is responsible for managing physician contracts and remuneration processes in a dynamic and high-volume clinical environment. With a strong focus on financial stewardship, the Leader ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all aspects of contract administration and payment workflows. The role demands exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. Advanced financial management skills - including budgeting, HR and payroll systems, and data analysis - are essential to support strategic planning, reporting, and continuous improvement. The Leader manages a small team using a coach-like approach that fosters growth, accountability, and collaboration. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, managing competing priorities under pressure and on time, and guiding administrative teams on vendor setup, payment procedures, and database use. The role also serves as a liaison with physicians, Medical Affairs, Accounts Payable, the University of Calgary, and government agencies. Experience working with academic physicians and navigating complex organizational structures is highly valuable in this role.

• Classification: Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Department of Pediatrics
• Primary Location: Alberta Children’s Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time

• Classification: Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Department of Pediatrics
• Primary Location: Alberta Children’s Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Tim