Jon Gilchrist

Jon is the Director of Diversity and Ethics at Covenant Health in Alberta. He is also an Executive Coach at Gilchrist Coaching and Adventures. He is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience in the field of clinical ethics.  

Utilizing a coaching approach, Jon helps others navigate the challenging realm of ethical decision-making. Jon supports clinical and organizational ethics consultation, education, and policy development across Covenant Health. Jon also serves Covenant Health as a coach, providing professional and leadership coaching to ethics committee members, staff, and clinicians. Jon has a passion for deepening organizational capacity for ethical reflection, for helping health care professionals to cultivate reflective space in their practices, supporting individuals as they strive to align their actions with core values and beliefs. 

When he’s not at work, Jon spends his time learning about wilderness guiding, planning, and leading backcountry retreats and simply enjoying the Edmonton River valley with his family.