Clinical Ethicist
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- Corporate Professionals
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- COV00056018 Requisition #
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- 11 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? As one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. If you are passionate about developing a mission-inspired organizational culture for care partners and those we serve, you will find purpose here. Our team provides consultative leadership in clinical and organizational ethics to deepen ethical practice and strengthen quality across Covenant’s care environments. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Join Covenant today and help us build a healthier Alberta! Please note: Travel is required, and may include the use of a personal vehicle. A standard driver s abstract may also be required for use of corporate lease vehicles.
Description:
Reporting to the Corporate Director, Ethics and Diversity, the Clinical Ethicist is responsible for providing clinical ethics leadership within acute care, continuing care, and primary care health environments, informed by and aligned with the Catholic moral and ethical tradition, and based on a consultation team model approach. The Clinical Ethicist has primary accountabilities that include administrative and leadership support to Covenant’s clinical ethics committees, consultation service, and the Covenant Ethics and Discernment Centre, in collaboration with other colleagues. They will be responsible for clinical ethics consultation, education, policy development, ethics quality assurance, and research initiatives. The Clinical Ethicist will also support organizational ethics consultation and Mission Discernments at the direction of the Vice President or Corporate Director. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Clinical Ethicist
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: One Twelve Campus; Edmonton General Continuing Care; All Urban and Rural Sites
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-APR-2026
- Date Available: 01-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $49.02
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $73.53
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of a master’s degree in Christian or Catholic ethics, moral theology/spirituality, philosophical ethics or a related discipline involving ethical reflection and decision making. Clinical residency in ethics or other related clinical formation involving ethical reflection and decision making. Minimum five (5) years of experience in ethics leadership and consultation experience in a health care environment or related clinical role involving ethical reflection and decision making.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of the Catholic moral tradition, including Catholic Social Teaching. Demonstrated knowledge of administrative processes and related organizational ethics issues within a large health care environment. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Covenant’s mission, vision, values and ethical framework. Demonstrated lead-without-authority experience, including facilitation of cross-functional working groups and coaching peers/champions. Demonstrated discretion with confidential information and sensitivity about health care issues within a Catholic setting. Ability to communicate effectively across written and verbal channels. Ability to work effectively within a team environment to develop and achieve shared goals and objectives. Ability to engage staff, physicians, volunteers and other stakeholders in moving the clinical ethics service forward. Knowledge of current literature related to health care ethics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in Catholic theology or moral theology with an expertise in health care ethics. Progressive leadership roles in clinical and/or organizational ethics. Deep understanding of the theological underpinnings of Catholic faith, practice, ethical traditions and theology. Demonstrated record of leadership in establishing linkages and partnerships. Academic faculty appointment to help advance Covenant Health’s national leadership in mission and value-add contribution to the health system.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.