Manager – Mental Health and Addiction

Canadian College of Health Leaders - Northwestern Ontario Chapter; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,0

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Recovery Alberta Addiction Services in Grande Prairie seeks a Site Manager to lead the Northern Addictions Centre – Detox and Residential Services. You will oversee operations, coordinate care, and drive a recovery‑oriented, patient‑ and family‑centered approach across Alberta.

You will manage staff, budgets, and partnerships, contributing to provincial strategic priorities and ensuring high‑quality service delivery in a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of recent Mental Health and Addiction leadership experience.
• Proven leadership in recovery‑oriented care and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for Northern Addictions Centre – Detox and Residential Services.
• Oversee NAC programs and staff including detoxification unit and bed-based treatment.
• Manage allocated budget, expenditures, and financial planning with HR/finance partners.
• Foster collaboration with provincial partners to advance standardized practices and continuous improvement.
• Support staff learning and professional development, promoting health and safety.

Skills

Mental Health leadership

Interdisciplinary team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health services discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Career opportunities are presented in the language received.

Your Opportunity

If you have three or more years of Mental Health and Addiction leadership experience, this is your opportunity to shape the future with Recovery Alberta as the Northern Addictions Centre (NAC) Site Manager in Grande Prairie. You will support the ongoing redesign of bed-based addiction services, advancing recovery-oriented, patient-centered care across Alberta. In addition to leading operations at NAC, you will work with partners across the province to support standardized practices, and continuous improvement, within a recovery oriented system of care. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence service delivery at both local and provincial levels while improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. As a key member of the Recovery Alberta Addiction Services leadership team, you will oversee the administration and operation of NAC programs and staff, including the detoxification unit and bed-based addiction treatment program. You will also provide site leadership, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration among programs and services within the facility while contributing to provincial strategic priorities. Make Grande Prairie the next chapter in your career. Combining affordable living and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, the city offers an outstanding quality of life in the heart of Northern Alberta. It’s a place where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying everything the region has to offer. In addition to a competitive salary, Recovery Alberta offers a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually, payable on all basic-rate hours worked. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible applicants with a one-year commitment.

Description

Reporting to the Director, the Manager is accountable for operational leadership and the delivery of high-quality, accessible, sustainable, client- and family-centred care in Grande Prairie. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of collaborative care and continuous improvement, ensuring the effective deployment of resources, and contributing to the development and implementation of operational plans and strategic plans within a recovery oriented system of care. The incumbent will build and maintain the capacity and skills of staff to meet service delivery needs across Alberta. The Manager provides leadership to interdisciplinary teams and develops strong working relationships with internal and external partners. Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and supporting the ongoing learning and professional development of staff. The incumbent promotes a culture of health, safety, and respect in the workplace and encourages employee engagement in maintaining a safe work environment.

As a member of the Recovery Alberta Addiction Services leadership team, the Manager will work collaboratively with leaders across the province to advance an integrated and seamless system of mental health and addiction services that supports clients and families. The role also involves building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations and service providers to strengthen care pathways and ensure clients have access to the supports and resources they need. The incumbent is responsible for managing an allocated budget, approving expenditures, and maintaining effective communication and collaboration with financial and human resources partners to support operational excellence and organizational objectives in this field.

Classification: Manager

Union: Exempt

Unit and Program: Northern Addictions Centre – Detox and Residential Services

Primary Location: Northern Addictions Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 20-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

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $45.23

Maximum Salary: $77.51

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a health services discipline. Minimum three years of recent Mental Health and Addiction clinical, supervisory, and/or leadership experience. Proven leadership in recovery-oriented care, interdisciplinary team management, stakeholder engagement, change leadership, and the delivery of high-quality, person- and family-centered services. Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Additional Required Qualifications

Proven leadership in delivering high-quality, client- and family-centered services, program development, continuous improvement, and change management. Demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary teams, supporting complex clinical decision-making, and building collaborative partnerships. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and performance management skills are essential. Experience in financial and operational leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, is required. Preference will be given to those with a Master’s degree and registration in a professional regulatory body as defined by the Health Professions Act.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in bed-based addiction treatment services in a clinical or leadership role is an asset. Change management and project management training are an asset. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience leading teams in dynamic healthcare environments and working effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders is considered an asset.