Manager, Corporate Services

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

6d•CA$102,329 - CA$137,705•Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.The Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction is transforming Alberta’s health system to the Alberta Recovery Model, which adopts a recovery-oriented approach for addiction and mental health. For more information see: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-recovery-oriented-system-of-care. A recovery-oriented system of care is a coordinated network of personalized, community-based services for people at risk of or experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. It provides access to a full continuum of services and supports, from prevention and intervention to treatment and recovery. The vision is for every Albertan to have the opportunity to pursue recovery and live a healthy and productive life. The Ministry also liaises with the Office of the Alberta Health Advocates and Recovery Alberta. To learn more about Alberta Mental Health and Addiction and what we have to offer, follow this link: https://www.alberta.ca/mental-health-and-addiction

Requirements

A university degree in Public Administration, Business, Emergency Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field is required and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience related to the role; or equivalent as described below.
Leading emergency management, business continuity, occupational health and safety, or organizational preparedness initiatives.
Managing complex projects, operational programs, and corporate service functions in a dynamic environment.
Building strong partnerships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
Providing strategic analysis, recommendations, and executive-level briefings to support organizational decision-making.
A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License is required, as the role involves occasional travel to worksites across the province.

Nice To Haves

Certification or designation in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Occupational Health and Safety, Facilities Management, or Business Administration.
Experience working within government or other large, complex public-sector organizations.
Experience leading workplace accommodation, facilities planning, or operational modernization initiatives.
Formal training or certification in project management, change management, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Providing leadership and operational direction for business continuity, consequence management, workplace health and safety, and emergency planning activities.
Ensuring compliance with the Emergency Management Act, Government Emergency Management Regulation, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Coordinating emergency response planning, facilities support, and departmental readiness activities, including maintaining emergency response plans and supporting emergency operations when required.
Leading projects and initiatives that support ministry priorities, operational requirements, and cross-government commitments.
Preparing high-quality briefing materials, reports, presentations, correspondence, and recommendations for senior leadership and executive decision makers.
Representing the ministry on committees, working groups, and collaborative initiatives across government.
Coordinating accommodation planning, facilities management activities, safety and security requirements, and operational projects.
Building and maintaining strong partnerships with ministry staff, government partners, and external stakeholders to support organizational effectiveness and service delivery.
Supervising staff, managing workloads, supporting employee development, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Provide on-site support and coordination for departmental facilities, emergency management activities, accommodation planning, and operational initiatives, which may require occasional travel to worksites throughout Alberta.