TEMPORARY, B.E.S.T PROGRAM MANAGER

Position: Full-Time Temporary B.E.S.T Program Manager
Location:
Term Date: September 1, 2025 to August 25, 2025 or upon return of the incumbent whichever happens sooner.
Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week) Monday-Friday
The competition will remain open until: August 20, 2025 12:00pm MST
The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is looking for a Temporary B.E.S.T Program Manager.
The Program Manager is a key position to champion the work of MHCB within school divisions and to ensure deliverables within the contract are met. This position 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.
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 stake holders 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 Health Services (AHS) policies, contracts, and special agreements.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will:

• A related post-secondary degree or diploma in social sciences, or relevant courses and experience
• At least 3 years of experience working 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 and communicate clearly.
• Leadership skills which include supervision of staff or students
• Self-directed
• Involvement in community committees and strong facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage others and develop working relationships with community partners
• Resource management skills.
• Skill and knowledge in program facilitation and implementation, as well as change management.
• Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries.
• Resilience & a commitment to personal development
• Ability to maintain healthy work-life balance.
• An awareness of the community’s economic, cultural and political environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of social media tools is an asset.
• Ability to work within and manage a restricted budget
• All professions must provide proof of licensure or registration with the approved Alberta regulatory college, prior to commencing duties where applicable:o Regulated health professions under the Alberta Health Professions Act and Healtho Disciplines Act will be required to show an original copy of a valid practice permit before commencing their duties.o Other professions governed by government acts, college or regulatory body requirements may be required to provide additional documentation.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the areas of student mental health and wellness. The responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a service plan that aligns with MHCB Initiative objectives;
• Ensuring timely submission of financial, statistical and narrative reports as required by AHS;
• Overseeing the dissemination and completion of evaluation surveys as required by AHS;
• Liaising with school administration, community partners and other stakeholders;
• Overseeing and ensuring overall quality and consistency of services;
• Leadership, coordination and supervision of other MHCB staff members; up to and including interviewing, selection of candidates and performance management;
• Providing a high level of fiscal control and accountability for the budget;
• Analyzing change processes and making necessary adjustments to maximize effectiveness.
• Delivery of programming, presentations or other events and referrals of students and others as required and in keeping with.