Your Opportunity:
At Alberta Health Services, we strive to build a workplace that reflects the Albertans we serve. We are committed to developing a work environment that is physically and psychologically safe for staff and patients alike. The Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre (SMCHC) is located in downtown Calgary and has a focus as a university teaching clinic supporting our vulnerable populations. The SMCHC is a primary healthcare facility with urgent care, outpatient care and Safe Consumption/Opioid Poisoning Prevention Services. A harm reduction approach to substance use accepts that abstinence may not be a realistic or desirable goal for an individual client. Staff shall be mindful that barriers to participation can be real or perceived and shall work to reduce those barriers as much as possible. The SMCHC also houses a variety of community programs such as the AHS ID program, Addiction & Mental Health Clinics, Elbow River Healing Lodge, and the Calgary Sexual Assault Response Team. As an organization, we take the time to celebrate the differences in our experiences, viewpoints, backgrounds, and cultures that bring us closer together. AHS has always focused on providing a safe and secure environment for all staff, patients, and visitors. Be the face representing safety and security! By promoting a compassionate and accepting environment, all Albertans in our hospital will feel safe. We welcome your application!
Description:
The Team Lead / Community Peace Officer I for Protective Services will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. The Team Lead is also responsible for ensuring all team members develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of all position related policies and procedures. The Team Lead will train and mentor front line Protective Services staff. This is inclusive of, but not limited to, probationary and ongoing training in relation to routine operational requirements, crisis intervention and code response. The Team Lead also assumes a lead role in emergency response, including deployment of staff and resources and informing management and administration of emergent issues and untoward incidents. As a Team Lead in Protective Services, you’ll make a significant impact on the security, safety, and overall experience of physicians, staff, employees, patients and families in Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities and the four new priority health services sectors across Alberta. This position is responsible and accountable for providing direction, mentorship, team leadership and organization over the activities of the Protective Services Team. Our Team Leads are relied heavily on continued support of the vision, mission and business plan of the healthcare system. The position is responsible and accountable for making unit-level decisions and having a leadership responsibility for contributing and achieving the goals of the Protective Services Department. The Team Lead for Protective Services will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and will report directly to the Manager of Operations – Protective Services.
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Team Lead
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Protective Services
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 26-FEB-2025
- Date Available: 08-MAR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 12
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $30.00
- Maximum Salary: $51.54
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Active or eligible for appointment as a Community Peace Officer I by the Alberta Solicitor General. Completed Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) with a minimum passing time at or under four minutes and forty-five seconds (4:45). Current Standard First Aid and Level 'C' CPR. A minimum of five (5) years of related experience and/or relevant education; ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity (healthcare experience an asset). 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
This position is responsible and accountable for providing direction, team leadership and organization over the activities of the Protective Services team in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services and the four new priority health services sectors. The position is responsible and accountable for making unit-level decisions and having direct leadership responsibility for contributing to the achievement of the goals of Protective Services.
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years post-secondary education in Law Enforcement, Social Studies, or Security & Asset protection. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. Health Care experience is an asset. 2 years Management experience.
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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Communities. Together.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
