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# Sr. Quality Initiative Lead (2026-0902) at Carewest Innovative Healthcare

- **Company:** Carewest Innovative Healthcare
- **Location:** Calgary, Canada
- **Employment:** part-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/carewest/fc1fa965-5094-4af4-b9a9-c2b875f3cccb

## Job description

Position Details Position Status: Regular Part Time Location: Southport, LTC Clinical Leadership BW Hours: 62.00 FTE: 0.80 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: Non Union Professional Rate of Pay: $46.81 - $63.35  PCN: SPTQPSNPL04

Date Competition Closes: September 11, 2026

The Opportunity

Position Summary: The Sr. QI lead promotes excellence in Carewest with advanced knowledge in evidence-based practice within clinical care, systems leadership and advancement of professional practice, evaluation and research.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Quality, Safety & Transformation, the Sr. QI Lead will work alongside the physicians and care teams at Carewest to understand, inform and lead guideline and protocol development and implementation for best client outcomes. They will review cases, workflows and best practice while consulting with appropriate stakeholders both internal and external to Carewest on system change, following through with planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives.

Program summary: This role will work with all teams within Carewest to identify quality and safety opportunities for sustainable improvements.

Qualifications & Experience: Required: •Completion of a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of Quality improvement experience. •PROSCI Change Management certification or modules. •AIW Fundamentals or other continuous improvement methodology training. •Familiarity with AHSecure, ethics governance, and privacy legislation (HIA, ATIA, POPA). •Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and team-building skills. •Demonstrated ability in planning, implementing and leading change from an evidence-based perspective. •Experience in group facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and multidisciplinary collaboration. •Strong communication skills (written and verbal). •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Connect Care, RLS. •Experience in data analysis, quality improvement, and accreditation processes. •Ability to lead change, manage multiple priorities, and work independently and interdependently. •Knowledge of evidence-based practice, safety methodologies, and knowledge translation. •Connect Care, RLS proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications: •Completion of a bachelor's Degree in a clinical discipline (Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy). •Registration with an appropriate professional college in good standing. •Completion of a Masters such as business, quality, health informatics. •Previous leadership experience in a complex organization. •Indigenous Awareness and Sensitivity training or certificate. •Project management experience. •Alberta Health Services Improvement Way (AIW) Green Belt certification.

## About Carewest Innovative Healthcare

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Carewest Innovative Healthcare is a non-profit public healthcare provider based in Calgary, Alberta, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, recovery services, and community programs for seniors and adults of all ages.
- **Entity Type**: Public non-profit (wholly-owned subsidiary of Assisted Living Alberta; no equity funding or ticker)
- **Headquarters**: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- **Founded**: 1961
- **Founders**: Not applicable (established as a public health authory)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Healthcare services – continuing care, rehabilitation, and community health
- Target customers: Patients and residents across the lifespan (seniors, adults with complex needs, mental health, rehabilitation clients); B2C (individuals) and B2G (funded by Alberta Health Services)
- Mission: To provide excellent, person-centered care that promotes choice, independence, and quality of life in a safe and compassionate environment.

## Products & Services
- **[Long-Term Care Services]**: 24/7 nursing care and support for residents at 14 sites across Calgary. Type: Healthcare service.
- **[Rehabilitation & Recovery Services]**: In-patient and out-patient programs including musculoskeletal, geriatric mental health, and complex continuing care. Type: Healthcare service.
- **[Community & Day Programs]**: Day hospitals, social/leisure activities, and support for seniors living at home. Type: Community service.
- **[Complex Mental Health Care]**: Specialized units for adults with complex behaviours and mental health conditions, including a harm reducton program. Type: Healthcare service.
- **[Operatonal Stress Injry Clinic]**: Support for veterans and first responders affected by occupational stress injuries (locations in Calgary and Red Deer). Type: Outpatient clinical service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (non-profit public provider)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $100M–$500M (LinkedIn estimate); employs ~2,600–3,000 staff (company website & Linkedin)
- **Notble Investors/Partners**: Publicly funded through Alberta Health Services; parent organization Assisted Living Alberta
- **Growth Signals**: +8.8% headcount growth year-over-year (LinkedIn); new Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care Centre in development; expanding community-based programs

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated continuum of care** – from long-term care to rehabilitation to community day programs, all under one system.
- **Not-for-profit status** ensures reinvestment in patient care and staff support rather than shareholder returns.
- **Deep local presence** – 14 facilitys across Calgary, over 950 long-term care residents and 350 rehabilitation beds served annually.
- **Recognized top employer** – named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for work/life balance, benefits, and team environment.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of continuing care capacity** with new builds (e.g., Bridgeland Riverside Centre).
- **Enhance of specialized mental health and harm reducton services** (Complex Mental Health/Harm Reducton Program).
- **Investent in workforce** – continuing education, committee partipation, and employee well-being initiatives.
- **Adoption of technology in care delivery** (AI in hiring processes, digital scheduling – implied by Lever careers portal use).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: emphasis on caring, relationships, exellence, accountability, and teamork. Staff are encouraged to bring heart to work.
- **Work Environment**: All roles are on-site (in-person care delivery). Shifts include full-time, part-time, and casual positions.
- **Benefits**: Competitive wages, medical/dental coverage for regular part-time (30+ hours bi-weekly) and full-time staff.
- **Professional Development**: Internal training, educational opportunites, committee involvement, and growth across disciplines. Notable per: “We hire for attitude and heart as much as skill.”
- **Recognition**: Alberta’s Top Employer – highlights strong work/life balance and collaborative environment.
- **Volunteer Opportunites**: ~500 volunteers contribute 10,000+ hours annually, integrated into care teams.

## Sources
1. [carewest.ca – Our History](https://carewest.ca/our-history/)
2. [carewest.ca – Working at Carewest](https://carewest.ca/working-at-carewest/)
3. [carewest.ca – Careers](https://carewest.ca/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/carewest-innovative-health-care](https://linkedin.com/company/carewest-innovative-health-care)
5. [jobs.lever.co/carewest – Current openings](https://jobs.lever.co/carewest)

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