Area Manager, Management Operations Manager

Role Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic problem solver that loves to rise to a challenge. If you are comfortable juggling multiple priorities at the same time, committed to leading your team to consistently perform to a high standard, and thrive in a collaborative work environment, then this opportunity to join the Alberta Parks team is for you!

The Area Manager manages a multi-site, multi-disciplinary team of professional, technical, and administrative staff within the Alberta Parks Slave Lake Management Area which consists of numerous provincial parks and provincial recreation areas. You will be responsible for integration of program functions to ensure maximum operational efficiency is achieved and maintained.

Responsibilities include overseeing the management and delivery of Alberta Parks programs which include but are not limited to:

• Municipal and Maintenance Services: site servicing, janitorial, grounds maintenance, waste management, potable water provision, wastewater treatment

• Visitor Services:
Visitor Centre operations, check-in and reservation services, retail, visitor information

• Visitor Engagement:
Interpretation and education services

• Recreation and Resource Management (Park Rangers): compliance monitoring, visitor management, emergency management

Program delivery must focus on being park visitor centric and client focused. Emphasis on visitor safety, facilitating high quality visitor experiences, adherence to policy and legislative requirements, and managing partnerships for the purpose of supplementing core resources and program enhancement is critical.

In addition to managing operational budgets, human resources, contracts, administrative functions, and operational planning, the Area Manager plays a key role in coordinating and liaising with divisional and departmental contacts as well as municipal, First Nations and non-government organizations (NGO) stakeholders on a variety of operational matters.

Through your work as a member of the Alberta Parks team, you will make a meaningful contribution to Albertans’ quality of life and ensure that parks remain healthy and accessible for future generations.

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