Steve Lucas

Steve Lucas joined Covenant’s executive leadership team in October 2026, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience to the role of vice-president, clinical development and transformation. With expertise in clinical operations, strategic planning and health system improvement, he contributes a collaborative approach to leading complex healthcare services and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Before taking on his current role, Steve served as Covenant’s senior program officer for surgery, supporting co-ordinated surgical planning and performance improvement across Alberta. Previously, he was senior director of operations for surgery at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital and Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton, where he oversaw integrated surgical operations and worked to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

Steve holds a master's degree in health studies and has a clinical background in perioperative nursing. His experience spanning frontline clinical care, hospital operations and provincial health system leadership informs his approach to strengthening collaboration, improving access to care and supporting sustainable health system improvements.