Area Manager

Role Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic problem solver that loves to rise to a challenge. If you are comfortable juggling multiple priorities at the same time, committed to leading your team to consistently perform to a high standard, and thrive in a collaborative work environment, then this opportunity to join the Alberta Parks team is for you!

The Area Manager manages a multi-site, multi-disciplinary team of professional, technical, and administrative staff within the Alberta Parks Lakeland – Ft. McMurray Management Area which consists of numerous provincial parks and provincial recreation areas. You will be responsible for integration of program functions to ensure maximum operational efficiency is achieved and maintained. 

Responsibilities include overseeing the management and delivery of Alberta Parks programs which include but are not limited to: 

•    Municipal Services and Maintenance: site servicing, janitorial, grounds maintenance, waste management, potable water provision, wastewater treatment
•    Visitor Services: Visitor Centre operations, check-in and reservation services, retail, visitor information
•    Visitor Engagement: Interpretation and education services
•    Recreation and Resource Management (Park Rangers): compliance monitoring, visitor management, emergency management

Program delivery must focus on being park visitor centric and client focused. Emphasis on visitor safety, facilitating high quality visitor experiences, adherence to policy and legislative requirements, and managing partnerships for the purpose of supplementing core resources and program enhancement is critical. 

In addition to managing operational budgets, human resources, contracts, administrative functions, and operational planning, the Area Manager plays a key role in coordinating and liaising with divisional and departmental contacts as well as municipal, First Nations and non-government organizations (NGO) stakeholders on a variety of operational matters.

Through your work as a member of the Alberta Parks team, you will make a meaningful contribution to Albertans’ quality of life and ensure that parks remain healthy and accessible for future generations.
 

Please click on this link to view the job description.

APS Competencies

Competencies 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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Systems Thinking - By keeping the whole picture in mind, you will be able to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

Creative Problem Solving - As the issues and relationships facing the APS continue to become increasingly complex, and as change continues to occur at an increasingly fast pace, you will be required to think ”out-of-the box” to recommend new ways of solving issues. You need to be innovative and creative to address current and future challenges. 

Agility – As the role and expectations of the APS continue to change, you will need to be willing and able to change approaches to situations so that new ideas and solutions are encouraged, recognized and acted upon. Given the dynamic nature of the work, remaining flexible and adapting to circumstances is critical.

Drive for Results – Driving for results helps to achieve organizational goals within the context of striving for excellence. You will need to take ownership of understanding and achieving results whether as an individual or as a part of a team.

Build Collaborative Environments - By leading and creating opportunities for people to connect, communicate with transparency, share ideas, bring different perspectives to the discussion, you will create a supportive environment that respects different perspectives. It is in this environment that you will effectively identify creative and sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 
•    University degree in business administration, park or recreation facility administration or management, natural resource management, natural sciences, or a related field supplemented by a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience with progressively increasing level of responsibility. 

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education may be considered on the basis of: 
•    one year education for one year experience or 
•    one year of experience for one year of education 

Additional Requirements:
•    Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
•    Successful candidate will require a Criminal Record Check prior to employment.

Preferred Experience:  
•    Ability to lead diverse technical and professional staff.
•    Contract and partnership management (preferably in a public sector or large corporate setting) experience. 
•    Budget management and financial administration experience.
•    Ability to synthesize information or data to provide briefings and make recommendations to executive leadership level.
•    Build effective relationships with colleagues at various levels across the organization.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

In your resume:
•    Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience.
•    Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part time (PT) or full time (FT).
•    Example:  Maintenance Foreman: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight-hour shifts per week).

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. 

What the GoA have to offer:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.