Managing Director Appointed to Emergency Health Services Provincial Health Corporation

EDMONTON – Effective November 18, Les Fisher has been appointed the permanent Managing Director of the Emergency Health Services Provincial Health Corporation (EHS PHC).

In this role, Les will lead the province in delivering efficient emergency health services for Albertans when and where they need them.

“Les’s background in frontline care and health leadership will support our work to build Alberta’s Emergency Health Services and empower our paramedics.”

Matt Jones, Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services

“Les Fisher brings a wide range of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience from paramedicine to critical care transport, along with 40 years of EMS and health leadership in instructional roles. He offers a crucial perspective needed in guiding the Emergency Health Services Provincial Health Corporation. We congratulate Les on his new role”

David Diamond, Interim CEO, Acute Care Alberta

“I look forward to supporting our frontline staff as we ensure the EHS PHC delivers critical paramedic health services while building a stronger, more responsive system for every patient.”

Les Fisher, Managing Director, Emergency Health Services Provincial Health Corporation

Les Fisher brings significant leadership experience from his previous roles as the Program Director, EMS Strategy, Planning, and Reporting, and Director of EMS Operations in Calgary, Alberta. He has also worked previously as a Director for the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) and as the Chief Operating Officer of BC Ambulance Service (BCAS).

The emergency health services provincial health corporation oversees all aspects of emergency health services, including response times, workforce recruitment and retention, and coordination of critical services.

Acute Care Alberta is the provincial health agency overseeing the governance and coordinating acute care services across Alberta. By bringing together specialized care providers, Acute Care Alberta will speed up access to high-quality care, reduce wait times and make sure every patient’s journey through acute care is efficient and effective. For more information, visit acutecarealberta.ca