Program Manager

Northern Gateway Public Schools; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Gateway Public Schools seeks a full-time Program Manager for the Mental Health Capacity Building Initiative. This role involves leading efforts in mental health support and service delivery within schools, ensuring quality standards and collaboration with various stakeholders. A background in social sciences and significant experience in mental health services is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in addiction and mental health.
• Strong understanding of health promotion strategies.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office and Google.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement service plans for the MHCB initiative.
• Monitor financial and statistical reporting requirements.
• Coordinate evaluation and community partnership activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resource management

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Resilience

Education

Post-secondary degree in social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for Full-time (1.0 FTE) Program Manager for the Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools Initiative – Team for SUCCESS. The position is based in Whitecourt, AB.

Job Summary

The Program Manager is responsible and accountable for providing leadership direction and structure to support the overall vision, mission and objectives of the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Initiative. Specific duties include:

• Develop and implement a service plan that aligns with MHCB Initiative objectives
• Ensure timely submission of financial, statistical and narrative reports as required by Alberta Recovery.
• Oversee the dissemination and completion of evaluation surveys as required by Alberta Recovery
• Liaise with school administration, community partners and other stakeholders
• Oversee and ensure overall quality and consistency of services
• Leadership, coordination and supervision of other MHCB staff members
• Provide a high level of fiscal control and accountability for the budget
• Responsible for ensuring that MHCB contract requirements are met
• Analyze change processes and making necessary adjustments to maximize effectiveness
• Increase awareness of community agencies and services and coordinate supports to ensure that children, youth, and families access appropriate programs and services in and out of school
• Responsible for regular communication with the Alberta Recovery Provincial MHCB Lead team, including regularly attending monthly MHCB Program Manager meetings, and checking Alberta Recovery email and MHCB SharePoint
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

This position requires someone who has been formally educated in the health or social sciences field (such as health promotion & prevention, social work, nursing, psychology, public health) and who can mentor and support success coaches, provide supervision and collaborate with community partners while managing service needs and priorities.

An understanding of health promotion and prevention philosophy, strategies and principles is essential.

The Program Manager ensures strategic use of human resources in providing the most effective and efficient service delivery. This role is also responsible for planning and determining allocation of resources. The Program manager engages key partners and stakeholders in community collaborative networks to ensure access points to specialized addiction and mental health services and community resources. The Program Manager is also involved in planning awareness events such as mental health week.

This person is also responsible for ensuring programming meets provincial standards; maintaining records in accordance with HIA and FOIPP; and ensures compliance with all relevant Alberta Recovery policies, contracts and special agreements.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• A related post-secondary degree or diploma in social sciences, or relevant courses and experience
• At least 3 years working experience in addiction and mental health with promotion and prevention work an asset
• Knowledge of mental health and wellness, health promotion and prevention and child and youth development
• Effective verbal and written skills including the ability to listen to others communicate clearly
• Leadership skills white include supervision of staff and students
• Self-directed
• Involved in community committees and strong facilitation skills
• Ability to engage others and develop working relationships with community partners
• Ability to develop supportive relationships with young people
• Resource management skills
• Skill and knowledge in program development, facilitation and implementation, as well as change management
• Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries
• Resilience and a commitment to personal development
• Ability to maintain healthy work-life balance
• An awareness o the community's economic, cultural and political environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Google
• Knowledge of social media tools in an asset
• Have an ability to work within and manage a restricted budget
• All professions must provide proof of licensure or registration with approved Alberta Regulatory College, prior or commencing duties where applicable
• Regulated health professions under Alberta Heather Professions Act and Health Disciplines Act will be required to show an original copy of a valid practice permit before commencing their duties
• Other professions governed by government acts, college or regulatory body requirements may be required to provide additional documentation
• Practice permits cannot interfere with MHCB work. MHCB is a prevention and promotion initiative, therefore the role will not meet certain requirements for licensing related to teaching certification or clinical social work or registered psychologist hours.
  
  

Start Date

• June 23, 2025 or as mutually agreed upon
  
  

End Date

• August 2026
  
  

Application Process

• Email a cover letter and resume, including references, by June 13, 2025, to:
  
  

Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but will only contact those who are shortlisted.