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The AMA is recruiting for the position of Consultant, Contract Negotiations. As a member of the Representation and Negotiations team, the Consultant will play a critical role in ensuring that AMA initiatives are supported through strategic negotiation, engagement, and relationship management. Who are we The AMA is the official voice of the medical profession in Alberta. The association advocates for and supports Alberta physicians, strengthening their leadership in the provision of sustainable health care. For more information on the AMA please visit our website at Why work for the AMA At the AMA, employees are fundamental to our success. We take pride in hiring clientoriented relationship builders who embrace teamwork, personal growth and development, and truly want to help us succeed. We provide a competitive compensation package, benefits, worklife balance and development opportunities. Representation and Negotiations Overview The AMAs Representation and Negotiations Branch leads the Associations efforts to represent and advocate for physicians through strategic negotiation, engagement, and relationship management. The branch is responsible for the full spectrum of physician representation and negotiations across Albertas health system. Position Overview Reporting to the Director of Contract Negotiations within the Representation and Negotiations Branch, this position supports the development and execution of negotiation strategies, contributes to the negotiation of key agreements, and ensures alignment with physician interests, legislative frameworks, and system priorities. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development of negotiation strategies by conducting research, analyzing policy, legislative, and contractual information, and integrating physician perspectives and system priorities. Participate and contribute to the negotiation of a range of agreements, including the Master Agreement, AMHSP, WCB, ARPs, and other sectorspecific arrangements, with a focus on advancing physician interests. Lead or colead assigned negotiation files or components, including preparing proposals, drafting language, coordinating internal reviews, and facilitating stakeholder discussions. Represent the AMA in meetings and consultations with government, health system partners, and physician representatives, ensuring clear and consistent communication of AMA positions. Support the interpretation, implementation, and issue resolution of negotiated agreements, including the coordination of feedback and development of briefing materials and FAQs. Monitor and assess the evolving healthcare, policy, and legal environment to identify issues, opportunities, and risks relevant to physician negotiations and representation. Collaborate with AMA legal counsel, where required, in reviewing and drafting agreement language, ensuring it reflects negotiated intent, is enforceable, and aligns with legislative and policy frameworks. Facilitate physician engagement activities to inform negotiation priorities and ensure alignment with the needs of diverse membership groups, including academic and community physicians. Prepare clear and compelling communications, including summaries, briefings, and presentations for physicians, senior management, negotiation committees, and external stakeholders. Support the administration and continuous improvement of dispute resolution processes related to agreements and physician representation. Education and Experience Bachelors degree in business, economics, health administration, health discipline, or a related field is required. Masters degree preferred. At least 5 years of experience in a health care environment, including knowledge of and experience with various physician funding systems and alternative physician compensation programs. Demonstrated understanding of the Alberta health care system, project management, change management, and consultative experience. Experience leading complex, multistakeholder projects is beneficial. Experience advising physicianled programs on service delivery models, goals and performance measures is beneficial. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor materials to a wide variety of audiences. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to review, analyze, synthesize, and utilize data from a variety of sources, including financial, operational, research, and other data. Welldeveloped collaboration, facilitation, consensusbuilding and conflict resolution skills. Superior project management, planning, organizational and problemsolving skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, adapt to change and accommodate short timelines. Skills in setting goals and developing effective performance/accountability measures for innovative physicianled programs. Skills in leading or assisting with change management and quality improvement initiatives. How to Apply To apply, please submit a cover letter and rsum through our application system on our careers page at This role will remain open until filled. Only applications received through the online tool will be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. The successful candidate will be required to complete all applicable background checks and professional reference checks satisfactory to the AMA. Salary for this role is between $101,414 $131,838 per annum. #J-18808-Ljbffr