Manager – North Operations and Manager – South Operations – Government of Alberta

Title of the Job: Manager – North Operations and Manager – South Operations

Location: Calgary, AB – Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Job Information
Job Title: Manager – North Operations and Manager – South Operations
Job Requisition ID: 63511
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Edmonton & Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 21, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 – $113,859/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. For more information on the Seniors, Community and Social Services Ministry, please visit: .The Preventive Community Services Division designs, develops and implements initiatives that support the needs of Albertans experiencing homelessness and works with civil society organizations, municipalities and Metis Settlements to prevent and address social issues. The division develops and implements policy frameworks, funding strategies, and practices ensuring comprehensive services to support individual, family and community well-being using cross-ministry and multi-stakeholder partnerships.As part of the Preventive Community Services Division, The Homeless Supports and Housing Stability (HSHS) branch works with a diverse range of community partners, civil society, municipalities and other Government ministries to take action on homelessness, making sure everyone has a safe place to stay and can be connected to housing with appropriate supports. A key component of the ministry’s overall effort to address homelessness is a recovery-oriented system of care approach, which involves supporting individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve their goals, address their barriers and strengthen or re-establish connections to supports.Role ResponsibilitiesIn this role, the manager will:

• Supervise a team of Program Advisors. Work with staff to develop operational plans that guide the work of Program Advisors, who have oversight of operational grant funding for homelessness initiatives in the province, including adult shelters and provincially designated entities i.e. Community Based Organizations (CBOs) which distribute provincial funding for local housing with supports programs.
• Provide support to various agencies involved in the homeless-serving system of care including shelter providers, CBOs, community agencies, municipalities, allied divisions within the Seniors, Community and Social Services ministry and other provincial ministries that directly and indirectly influence homelessness issues in the province.
• Lead branch staff in the development of cooperative cross-ministry relationships/partnerships that support homelessness prevention and reduction strategies maintain strong community relations. Expand working relationships with other provincial departments as well as federal and municipal governments, to address the barriers and gaps identified when addressing homeless issues.
• Lead and assist branch staff in the monitoring and evaluation of all homelessness initiatives funded by the ministry, ensuring there is financial efficiency and accountability, demonstrated outcomes and performance measurement.
• Lead and assist branch staff in the procurement activities and the development and execution of grant agreements and contracts in alignment with branch, divisional, ministry and government goals.

Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Creative Problem Solving
• Systems Thinking
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks

QualificationsMinimum requirement standard:University graduation in Political Science, Sociology, Human Ecology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work or other related fields plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.Previous experience in a supervisory role, program and/or project development, implementation, management and/or monitoring.Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.Knowledge, skills and abilities that are assets in this position:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and analyze multi-faceted issues, and develop solutions to issues and information requests.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, including the ability to understand the “big picture”, interdependencies and intersectionality of issues and how the work of the branch aligns with division, ministry and government priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple assignments, activities, competing demands and responsibilities on a daily basis.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent decision-making in applying professional standards, judgement and objectivity in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
• Sensitivity to the political environment to note trends and issues that may impact leadership decisions or require leadership awareness.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Alberta’s homelessness issues and homeless serving sector including shelter providers, CBOs, municipalities and non-profit sector.
• Solid understanding of the strategic directions and priorities as well as the processes, of the department, government and other key stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and relationship building skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiating skills to find ways to ensure information requests are handled by appropriate department resources within set timelines.
• High degree of proficiency in ARTS and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), including ability to work efficiently and effectively with various software e.g., Adobe, SharePoint.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Refer toNotesHours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday.This posting will be used to fill 2 vacancies (one based in Calgary and one based in Edmonton).In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Elena Arefeva at .

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