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We are looking for a motivated and innovative Manager to lead the Lethbridge Recovery Centre, which is a medically supported detoxification service, Lethbridge Opioid Dependency Program, and the Cardston Opioid Dependency Treatment clinic. These dynamic programs exist within a recovery‑oriented system of care and will be part of Recovery Alberta. The Manager is accountable for overall operational leadership at all three distinct physical sites; the portfolio may change as needs evolve. Currently, the Manager will report to the Director of Facility‑Based Services. The manager is responsible for the delivery of high quality, accessible, sustainable, client and family‑centred, trauma‑informed care that incorporates cultural sensitivity. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1 2024, and a successful candidate will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Description
The manager acts as a leader, mentor and consultant to program staff and promotes clinical development and education within the program settings. This includes fostering a culture of high quality, collaborative care as well as continuous improvement. Ensuring effective deployment of resources, including human resources, and contributing to the development and implementation of operational plans are critical to the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new services, program planning, and operationalise client and family‑centred services.
- Fiscal management and implementation of professional practice standards.
- Hiring, supervising, and evaluating professional and support staff.
- Implement changes to processes and structures to improve access, quality of care and resource allocation.
- Act as liaison for physicians and contracted service providers across the sites.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to plan and operationalise services and align them with organisational goals.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a health profession (equivalency may be considered).Registration with an appropriate Alberta Regulated Health Profession.Minimum of 5 years in a leadership‑related role in an organisation of significant size, complexity and diversity.Experience managing diverse human, financial and physical resources within a complex environment.Strong organisational, client‑focused orientation and commitment to long‑term quality services.Experience collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.Leadership skills, including effective communication, decision‑making, coaching and teaching.Ability to foster a climate of cooperation and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, boards, committees and other partners.Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications
Healthcare experience an asset.Related Master’s degree or higher preferred.Proven ability to foster partnerships and achieve organisational goals, ideally within a unionised sector.Job Details
Transition Company : Recovery AlbertaClassification : ManagerUnion : ExemptUnit and Program : Mental Health and AddictionPrimary Location : Chinook Regional HospitalLocation Details : As Per LocationEmployee Class : Regular Full TimeFTE : 1.00Posting End Date : 22‑DEC‑2025Date Available : 26‑JAN‑2026Hours per Shift : 7.75Length of Shift in weeks : 2Shifts per cycle : 10Shift Pattern : DaysDays Off : Saturday / SundayMinimum Salary : $44.17Maximum Salary : $75.70Vehicle Requirement : Driver's License, Vehicle ProvidedSeniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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