March 14, 2014
EDMONTON–Alberta Health Services today announced the appointment of a new President and Chief Executive Officer, Vickie Kaminski.
Ms. Kaminski is a Registered Nurse with executive level experience in the Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador health care systems. Most recently, Ms. Kaminski held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer at the Eastern Regional Health Authority in Newfoundland and Labrador, the province’s largest health authority.
She officially takes on the role of AHS CEO on June 2. She will spend time in Alberta prior to her official start date meeting with stakeholders and transitioning into the role.
“This appointment is the result of an extensive search that resulted in a number of excellent candidates,” said Dr. John Cowell, AHS’ Official Administrator. “Ms. Kaminski demonstrates a vision for health care that is aligned with our commitment to providing Albertans with high quality care. We are pleased to find an excellent Canadian leader. We are looking forward to her arrival and for her, in collaboration with the others on the leadership team, to continue to build a health system that is second to none.”
“I am excited to join Alberta Health Services and to build on the foundation that has been created to date,” said Ms. Kaminski. “This is a wonderful opportunity to further strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in Alberta and to create a health care system that is open and responsive to all Albertans.”
Ms. Kaminski is a native of Sudbury, Ontario. She is a senior health care executive with more than 35 years of experience in the Canadian health care system. She is a graduate in nursing from Laurentian University and holds an MBA from Northwestern University in Chicago and York University in Toronto. She is a member of the Canadian College of Health Services Executives, is a surveyor with Accreditation Canada, and participates in a number of provincial and national health service related committees. Prior to her role at the Eastern Regional Health Authority, she was the president and CEO at Sudbury Regional Hospital. A full bio is available at albertahealthservices.ca/9711.asp
Ms. Kaminski will receive $540,000 in annual salary. She will receive standard management and out of scope health benefits and pension benefits. She has agreed to a three-year term, renewable by mutual agreement. Her employment contract is posted at http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/aboutus/org/ahs-org-executive-employment-agreement-president-ceo.pdf
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
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