Area Manager - Seniors Health
Your Opportunity:
Develop your skills in a new setting, expand your horizons and experience the beauty of the North. Explore the communities of Area 6, including High Prairie, Slave Lake, McLennan, and Wabasca. High Prairie, located northeast of Grande Prairie, in northern Alberta's Big Lake County is known as the "Gateway to the Mighty Peace County". With a population of 2600 people, and a trading area of more than 17,000 there is an abundance of beautiful open plains, rich farmland and thriving agriculture, forestry, oil and gas and services industries. Unlimited recreational activities are available in town including golf, a professional rodeo and a variety of winter sports including sled dog races every February. A quick 20 minutes’ drive will bring you to the stunning Lesser Slave Lake area, one of Alberta's top recreational playgrounds and host to the annual "Golden Walleye Classic" fishing tournament. Slave Lake is a young, diverse, and multicultural town, offering a small and integrated feel, but is also close to big city amenities with Edmonton only 256 km away. Beautiful natural surroundings create a unique quality of life, including Provincial Park, Canada's northernmost bird observatory, Alberta's easternmost foothills and the Lesser Slave Lake, which boats seven kilometers of pristine, white sand beaches. There is also an abundance of recreational, cultural, educational and social services facilities for people of all ages. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay
Description:
The Seniors Health Area Manager is a key leadership role in North Zone Operations and reports directly to the Director Clinical Operations. This position is responsible and accountable for providing direction, leadership and organization over the activities of the organizational team in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Seniors Health services in the North Zone in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Assisted Living Alberta. These activities also will include the integration of various resources to carry out these activities. The position is also responsible and accountable for making key decisions and having direct leadership responsibility for establishing and contributing to the achievement of the goals of Seniors Health within the North Zone. The Seniors Health Area Manager will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders to provide leadership to the operations of Seniors Health within North Zone. The Seniors Health Area Manager is also responsible for: Implementation, operational management, and monitoring of integrated delivery of Seniors Health services and programs. Quality measurement of Seniors Health services and programs. Accountability regarding implementation, monitoring and operational management of legislated provincial Seniors Health standards. Provides support and counsel to the Director Clinical Operations North Zone and management team on all aspects of related services within designated geographic area.
- Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification: Manager
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Area 6 Seniors Health
- Primary Location: McLennan Sacred Heart Communit
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2025
- Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $44.17
- Maximum Salary: $75.70
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of an accredited health care program. Active or eligible for registration through applicable Alberta regulated health profession. A minimum of 5 years' experience in Seniors Health. Three to five years' experience in health care management, ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. Demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development and progressive leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Progressive leadership experience in a healthcare environment, including experience in a management role in health service operations. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influential skills, client focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered. Combination of education and experience may be considered Knowledge of legislation and regulation related to healthcare. Knowledge of unionized work environments/union collective agreements. Knowledge of Protection for Persons in Care Act.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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