Director - Edmonton & North Corridor
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Description:
The Protective Services Edmonton and North Corridor Director is a key leadership role in the CSS Portfolio, reporting directly to the North Sector Executive Director. This position is responsible and accountable for providing leadership to the North and Edmonton (Rural) Corridor operational Protective Services teams, and for the overall security of AHS staff, patients, visitors, and assets. The Director for the Edmonton (Rural) and North Corridor will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and leaders in order to provide operational leadership to and oversee all related programs and services. The Director for the Edmonton (Rural) and North Corridor requires expert judgement and experience to provide innovative solutions, advice, and direction to clients within the Edmonton (Rural) and North Corridor on the specialty functions provided by Protective Services, while at the same time contributing to the development of best practices as a whole. The Director, Edmonton (Rural) and North Corridor operations for Protective Services is also responsible for: Maintaining multiple budgets within their scope of accountability. Liaising with all relevant leadership within the Protective Services portfolio to ensure adherence to all internal standards and procedures, such as investigations, training, fire and life safety code, and financial reconciliations. The Director works within the AHS clinical dyad model of physician and administrative co-leads to advance accessible and quality patient-focused health services in a sustainable manner.
- Classification: Director
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Protective Services
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-APR-2026
- Date Available: 25-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $50.81
- Maximum Salary: $89.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education preferably in a related field. Seven to ten years supervisory or management experience, preferably in public safety related field. Public speaking capabilities. Proven multi-tasking and effective decision-making abilities in a fast paced, stressful environment. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, ability to effectively gain commitment from others, 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. Demonstrated ability to manage change and to create innovative solutions to complex or diverse issues. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment. Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization and ideally managing within a unionized sector. Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with, public agencies, government, committees and other partners. Practical experience in strategic development, leadership and project management. Strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals. Excellent analytical and critical decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Security Management Certificate. Management or progressive leadership experience in healthcare security field. Equivalent education and experience considered. Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) designation. Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
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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