Senior Advisor, Events & Project Management
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- COV00056148 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Covenant is a community of organizations ― Covenant Health, Covenant Care, Covenant Living, Covenant Family Health and Covenant Foundation ― working together to serve Albertans with compassion and dignity. We care for people at every stage of life at 29 sites in 16 communities across the province, providing primary and family health care, acute care, continuing care and independent living solutions, palliative care, mental health services and rural health services. Rooted in Catholic tradition and relationships, we walk alongside those we serve and honour each person’s story, values and needs. Learn more at covenantcanada.ca. As a Senior Advisor, Events and Project Management, you will play a key role in shaping how Covenant brings its mission to life through meaningful events, experiences and engagement initiatives. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact work that connects people, strengthens relationships and enhances how we engage with patients, residents, staff, partners and communities across Alberta. In this role, you will lead the planning and delivery of complex, enterprise-level events and projects that support strategic priorities and elevate our brand and reputation. You will work closely with leaders and stakeholders across the organization, providing expert advice and project leadership to ensure initiatives are thoughtfully designed, well executed and aligned with our mission and values. You will thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment, where you can bring creativity, structure and innovation together, leveraging emerging tools and technologies to enhance how we plan, deliver and evaluate events and engagement strategies. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Join Covenant today and help us build a healthier Alberta!
Description:
Reporting to the Manager, Communications, the Senior Advisor, Events and Project Management provides strategic leadership and execution of high-impact corporate events, engagement initiatives and complex projects across Covenant. This role is responsible for the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of integrated events and experiences that support organizational priorities, strengthen reputation and enhance stakeholder engagement. The Senior Advisor provides expert project management leadership and strategic advice to senior leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring initiatives are aligned with Covenant’s mission, values and brand. The position leads complex projects from concept through execution, including developing project plans, managing timelines, budgets, logistics and risk, and ensuring successful delivery across multiple stakeholders and portfolios. This includes coordinating with communications, marketing, clinical teams, operations and external partners to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences. The Senior Advisor is also accountable for establishing and maintaining event standards, governance and best practices, while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, innovation and impact through the use of digital tools, automation and emerging technologies, including AI. The role supports strong stakeholder relationships, fosters collaboration and ensures all initiatives reflect Covenant’s mission, values and commitment to service excellence. NOTE: This position is based in Edmonton and requires regular in-office presence. Eligibility for a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office) may be considered upon successful completion of probation. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Senior Advisor
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Communications
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-APR-2026
- Date Available: 04-MAY-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: $36.25
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $54.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
An undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Business Administration or a related field, along with 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in corporate event management, communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement or project management within a complex organization. Equivalencies in education and experience may be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in leading complex projects from planning through execution, including managing scope, timelines, budgets, logistics and risk. They bring strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Experience providing strategic advice and consultation to senior leaders and cross-functional teams is essential. The candidate has demonstrated proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Planner or similar platforms, along with advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. They have experience using event management technologies such as registration systems, virtual platforms and engagement tools, and demonstrate the ability to leverage digital tools, automation and emerging technologies including AI to enhance planning and workflows. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills are required, along with proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities. The successful candidate brings strong critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and works effectively in complex environments while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
A project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or an equivalent designation. Event management certification. Experience applying Agile, hybrid or adaptive project management methodologies in complex environments. Experience leading enterprise-level events or large-scale engagement initiatives.
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.