ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Prosperity Workforce Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a respected and growing mental health organization dedicated to delivering timely, evidence-informed care to children, youth, and families across Alberta. Our client is expanding its services to Fort McMurray with the launch of an innovative new facility in 2027 — and they are seeking a foundational leader to help build it from the ground up.

The Program Manager will provide operational leadership and oversight for a first-of-its-kind integrated model of care, bringing together two levels of adolescent mental health programming within a single purpose-built facility. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Programs, this leader will play a pivotal role in building teams, establishing clinical and operational processes, strengthening community partnerships, and preparing the program to deliver exceptional care from day one.

This is a rare opportunity for an innovative, mission-driven leader to shape the future of adolescent mental health services in a growing northern community. Our client's identity is held in strict confidence as part of this recruitment process.

POSITION DETAILS
Shift Structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta (onsite)

FTE: 1.0

Status: Permanent

Union: Exempt

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for candidates outside of Fort McMurray

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide operational direction and service delivery leadership, including performance management, mentorship and coaching of interprofessional staff

Lead workforce planning, staff education, quality improvement and program evaluation

Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop integrated service pathways ensuring adolescents and families receive seamless, evidence-informed mental health care

Model, develop and promote effective, collaborative communication within and across teams to foster a safe, respectful and trusting workplace culture

Promote a culture of growth and development, providing leadership, guidance and support to program, clinical and educational staff

Initiate and lead the full recruitment cycle, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, offboarding and terminations

Oversee a collaborative leadership model, providing direction to program supervisors,



physicians and interprofessional team members

Effectively allocate personnel and operations budgets, including travel and transportation

Organize and participate in external engagements representing the organization, including community presentations and partnership events

Build and strengthen relationships with community organizations, schools and health-care providers to expand access to specialized mental health services

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required:

Graduate degree in clinical psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy, or nursing; OR a bachelor's degree in nursing with a minimum of five years of experience in child and family mental health and at least two years of leadership experience

Equivalent combinations of education, professional registration and progressive leadership experience in clinical health care environments may be considered

Current registration and good standing with the applicable professional regulatory college under Alberta's Health Professions Act

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in child and youth mental health, addictions, acute health care or related human services

Minimum of two years of leadership experience in a health-care setting

Demonstrated experience leading interprofessional teams, managing operations, developing staff, and driving quality improvement initiatives

Considered Assets:

Experience leading the development, implementation or expansion of clinical programs or services

Project management experience, including operational readiness, implementation planning or change management

Experience collaborating across health care, education and community sectors

Certification in Lean methodology, quality improvement or project management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical practice,



including the ability to monitor, supervise and educate on clinical practice standards and relevant legislation

Commitment to quality improvement through enhanced skills in program design and evaluation

Understanding of interprofessional approaches to mental health, Grades 7–12 health care education environments, and inpatient mental health nursing practices

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to achieve objectives

Demonstrated ability to identify barriers, adapt to unexpected situations, and facilitate solution development

Ability to build consensus across internal and external programs and services

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check (at the candidate's expense)

Ability to obtain and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided) and physical ability to perform all required interventions

Relocation to Fort McMurray required by summer 2027; relocation assistance may be provided

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required for travel between sites and organizational learning events

WHAT'S ON OFFER
Our client is committed to the well-being of their people and offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $1,000 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services

Adaptable Spending Account — choose between Health Spending, Personal Spending, RRSP or Pension contributions

Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match

Five paid wellness days plus a December holiday break

Paid time off for illness, bereavement, moving and education

Up to 12 weeks of parental leave top-up

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts

Northern living top-up

Learning and growth opportunities including ongoing Indigenous cultural competency training and annual inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility events

Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events and team celebrations

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📌 Program Manager - Adolescent Mental Health (Alberta)
🏢 Prosperity Workforce Solutions
📍 Alberta