Manager, Community Partnerships

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$102,329 - CA$137,705•Onsite

About The Position

Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Seniors Division offers financial assistance programs to support seniors with low income to meet their basic needs, afford essential health and personal supports, and age safely and independently in their homes. The Seniors Strategic Planning Branch promotes programs, policies, and initiatives addressing social isolation, elder abuse, older workers, ageism, transportation needs, and aging well in community for older Albertans. The division supports the development of the community-based seniors-serving sector, administers community grants, fosters collaboration with stakeholders, and provides input on cross-ministry policies and programs to support seniors from a government-wide perspective. Reporting to the Director, Community Partnerships and Programs, the Manager will lead their team in developing and advancing multiple projects and work streams with cross-ministry, inter-provincial, and community-based partners to foster social connectedness, civic engagement, and greater system integration across sectors such as health, housing, and disability services. The Manager will collaborate and share information across sector partners and organizations to strengthen outcomes for seniors. As a member of the branch management team, they will contribute to branch planning and reporting, lead unit operations, and work closely with leaders across the branch and division to advance divisional goals and priorities.

Requirements

Excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Creative, innovative and flexible solutions-focused thinking.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships.
Demonstrated leadership and team building experience.
University graduation (4 years) in a field related to the position assignment, such as Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Human Services, or a related discipline, supplemented by four (4) years of related experience in areas such as program or policy planning and development, community engagement, stakeholder relations, project coordination or management, social or government research, grants administration, etc.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
A cover letter is required along with your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize: How your professional and/or academic background relates to this role, including your direct and transferable expertise and skills, Your leadership experience, and Reason(s) for interest in this role.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in a related field, especially a master’s degree, is highly preferred.
Project Management experience or certification, such as PMP, etc.
Experience with key trends and issues related to seniors and the aging population across Alberta.
Experience working with collective impact models and co-created approaches as paths to achieve common outcomes.
Experience in a role that requires political acumen.
Experience with strategic and business planning processes.
Experience with principles and approaches related to human and financial resource management.
Experience with grant and/or contract administration.

Responsibilities

Providing leadership for significant provincial program and policy initiatives that support seniors to age well in their communities.
Managing a team responsible for fostering community networks, partnering with key stakeholders in the delivery of senior’s services, evaluating reports, developing briefings, and administering grants.
Fostering and sustaining a positive work culture for your team and branch.
Setting direction, reviewing, and approving a variety of draft documents developed by the team.
Presenting integrated updates, briefings, and intelligence, supported by critical analysis, to senior and executive leaders and government officials.
Promoting collaboration, linkages, and information sharing across branch units and departments to support effective resource utilization and alignment with Government of Alberta priorities.
Participating proactively with Healthy Aging Alberta in the co-development of provincial programs and working strategically to build a cohesive and coordinated community sector.