Reporting to the Vice President, the Corporate Services Manager, Mental Health and Addictions is a strategic partner who helps turn complex ideas and operational priorities into explicit, compelling and actionable plans. Working across the Mental Health and Addictions portfolio and with corporate partners, the Manager supports initiatives that strengthen services and advance Covenant Health priorities. A major focus of this role is executive-level writing and communication. The Manager develops briefing notes, business cases, grant and funding proposals, reports, Board materials and polished presentations for the Vice President. The position researches and analyzes complex issues, brings together clinical, operational, financial and strategic information, and translates it into recommendations that support sound decisions and secure support for portfolio priorities. The Manager also leads or supports exploratory and strategic initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, developing workplans, identifying risks and opportunities, and moving emerging ideas toward implementation. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and strategic thinker who can work confidently with senior leaders, operational teams, corporate services and external partners. Mental health and addictions experience is a strong asset, but the essential strength is the ability to synthesize information, tell a persuasive story and produce executive-ready work. This position is non-unionized.

- Classification: Operations Portfolio Manager
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Mental Health
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta




- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
- Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $44.90
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $67.36
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in health administration, public administration, business, communications, public policy, health sciences or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum five years of related experience in strategic planning, executive support, health administration, policy, communications or project management. Demonstrated experience preparing executive briefing notes, business cases, grant or funding proposals, reports and presentations. Exceptional writing, editing, research, analytical and synthesis skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive information and build effective relationships across operational, clinical, corporate and external groups. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field. Experience in mental health and addictions or a complex health care environment. Experience with Board or executive reporting, strategic planning, program development, performance measurement, funding submissions and cross-functional initiatives. Knowledge of Alberta's health and social services environment.

📌 Operations Portfolio Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Alberta
📍 Edmonton