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 Slave Lake 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 and Maintenance Services: 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 for this position.

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.

Competencies required for this opportunity are:
-    Systems thinking
-    Creative problem solving
-    Agility
-    Drive for results
-    Develop networks
-    Build collaborative environments
-    Develop self and others

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

University degree in a related field (Public administration, Environment, park or recreation management or municipal management) supplemented with a minimum of Five years progressive experience, preferably in park and municipal operations, financial management, contract administration and/or project management.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Additional Requirements:

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

Preferred experience includes:  

•    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

Note: A valid Class 5 driver`s license is required.

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

This is a full-time permanent opportunity in Slave Lake.

This position typically works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week. During busy periods of the year it will also be on-call after office hours and during scheduled weekends.

A written assessment will be conducted as part of the interview process.

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience. In your resume 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. For example January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.

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 have to offer to prospective employees.

•    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.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.