Area Manager South East - Jobs in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, SK

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 33058Ministry: Environment and ParksLocation: Cypress Hills Provincial Park and Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park/AisinaipiFull or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 3, 2022Classification: Management, Manager Zone 2About UsRoleWe are seeking an extraordinary leader for a career-defining role to oversee municipal services, infrastructure and visitor services at the amazing Cypress Hills Provincial Park and Writing-on-Stone/Aisinai’pi; Canada’s newest World Heritage Site. Few jobs will give this scope of operational responsibilities while still being reasonable in scale.The Manager influences all aspects of the visitor experience; from local recreation users in campgrounds, to municipal services delivered to businesses and a cottage community. This role encompasses the planning, delivery and evaluation of;

• Professional education and interpretation programs for schools and tourists
• Infrastructure management (e.g. buildings, roads, trails, marina)
• A small Alpine Ski/Snowboard resort (25k skier visits annually)
• Campgrounds (500+ sites), group camps, cabins, hut-to-hut system
• Retail (Gift shop, food and beverage)
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Wildfire management
• Municipal services (e.g. Potable water plants, distribution and sewage systems, solid waste)

You will work with a team of up to 14 permanent staff and up to 100 seasonal wage staff. With each program leader in the Area reporting directly to the Area Manager, the scope and breadth of decision making and guidance required from the Manager is extensive. The Manager is also the Area lead for site specific information and guidance for the development of operational plans, input into management plans, creating and maintaining field level relationships with internal and external stakeholders and clients, carrying out human resources delegated authorities as required, and primary expenditure officer and decision maker on the assigned budgets.QualificationsEducation as per Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• Degree related to park management or recreation management supplemented by four years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Other Requirements that are mandatory:

• Experience and demonstrated success in leading and engaging a diverse group of professional and technical staff in meeting business unit goals
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• Experience in contract negotiation and management
• Experience with operations management including the development and implementation of programs with proven results
• Demonstrated effective communications skills (both verbal and written) and conflict management skills with proven ability to work with senior management and executive
• Strong leadership and project management skills demonstrated through ability to problem solve, and make timely decisions while ensuring that appropriate department policies are followed and actions are aligned with government mandate

Assets:

• Extensive knowledge of applicable legislation including the Provincial Parks Act and its Regulations and Orders, Water Act, Historic Resources Act, Public Lands Act , Public Health Act Recreation Area Regulation, and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Understanding of the goals and objectives of the Division and the Department, the political environment and how the Government structure functions
• Understanding of ecological and social sciences pertaining to parks management
• Extensive knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, including human resources, financial administration, FOIP, communications and legislative processes.

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:Competencies relevant to this role include:Systems Thinking – You will understand how your role and your decisions contribute to the larger vision of GOA mandates.Develop Self and Others – You will work with your team to provide leadership, mentorship and foster good working relationships to allow staff to work both independently and as a team member.Build Collaborative Environments – You will network with various stakeholders such as public and special interest groups, non-profit organizations, volunteer groups and other governmental departments to foster relationships and build partnerships.Creative Problem Solving – You will need to find innovative solutions to programs and issues while operating within a defined budget.Drive for Results – You will strive to meet the goals within your team by fostering team atmosphere and collaboration to meet the GOA mandates.Salary$3,062.51 to $4,121.25 bi-weekly ($79,931 to $107,564 /year)NotesHours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week, though the incumbent may have to attend to exigent occurrences after hours and on weekends.Frequent travel throughout the South East Area is required (mostly day trips). Travel throughout the Region and the Province will be 1-2 days per month.What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
• Health Spending Account:
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for applicants:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen, TAS Administrator via email at Jane.McEwen@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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