Manager

Alberta Health Services; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fort McMurray Allowance (up to $12,480

Competitive base pay

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Fort McMurray is seeking a Manager of the Clinical Support Services and Allied Health Teams to lead patient care services, clinical education and bed utilization. You will report to the Director of Patient Care and drive leadership, staffing coordination and change management to support a high-quality, patient-centred care environment.

The role emphasizes building multidisciplinary relationships, guiding staff development, and ensuring safe, efficient operations across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or health-related field) with appropriate licenses and designations.
• Minimum 5 years in acute care within a large, complex organization.
• Proven pattern of professional and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, leadership and organization over patient care services in line with AHS goals and business plan.
• Lead change management, promote team development and coordinate staffing and clinical work as directed by the Director.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support efficient and safe patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

The Northern Lights Regional Health Centre is looking for a special individual who has a desire to inspire and support a dedicated team of professionals in providing quality patient and family-centred care as the Manager of the Clinical Support Services and Allied Health Teams. Your superior communication skills will be vital as you build and maintain relationships with the multidisciplinary team, and key stakeholders. You will be involved with facilitating change management, promoting team development, teamwork and coordinating staffing and clinical work as identified by the Director. Your beliefs align with Alberta Health Services vision, mission and values that will affect the decisions you make daily. Located in beautiful Fort McMurray which resides on Treaty 8 territory and on the traditional lands of the Metis. Alberta Health Services recognizes that each Indigenous community is diverse in size, culture, and character. Fort McMurray is a family-forward city with lively social, arts, recreational and cultural opportunities. Located in Canada's boreal forest with lakes, rivers, and provincial parks nearby, it offers a stunning landscape. Within Fort McMurray, you'll discover a flourishing community with a range of clubs and associations, churches, community service organizations, and educational options. Come enjoy the display of the Northern Lights. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

The Manager performs a leadership role within Clinical Education, Patient Flow/Bed Utilization and Allied Health departments and reports directly to the Director of Patient Care. This position is responsible and accountable for providing the direction, leadership and organization over the activities of the patient care service in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services. In addition, this position is responsible for making key decisions and direct leadership responsibility for establishing and contributing to the achievements of the patient care service goals specific to these areas. The Unit Manager is also responsible for: Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders. Facilitating change management, promoting team development, teamwork and coordinating staffing and clinical work as identified by the Director within the services area. The development and maintenance of an effective framework for the operations of the patient care service in order to facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective and safe patient care.

• Classification: Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Clinical Support Services and Allied Health
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.16
• Maximum Salary: $70.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Clinical Support Services and Allied Health
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.16
• Maximum Salary: $70.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or health related field required plus appropriate licenses and designations. A minimum 5 years in acute care in an organization of significant size and complexity. The incumbent must demonstrate a clear pattern of professional and personal development.

Additional Required Qualifications:

In addition, the incumbent will possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: effective communicator with strong organizational skills and client focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching, and teaching. Completion of leadership and change management continuing education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous leadership experience.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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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