Regional Operations Support Manager - Red Deer, AB

Job Information · Job Requisition ID: 79736 · Ministry: Forestry and Parks · Location: Red Deer (Strongly preferred. May consider other locations within Parks Central Region) · Full or Part-Time: Full Time · Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week · Permanent/Temporary: Permanent · ...

Job description

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 79736

Ministry: Forestry and Parks

Location: Red Deer (Strongly preferred. May consider other locations within Parks Central Region)

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: March 5, 2026

Classification: Management Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)

Salary: $3, $5,122.39 bi-weekly ($99,348 - $133,694 /year)

Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta's parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, visit our website at:

For more information on Park locations visit:

While our ideal location for this position is the Red Deer regional office, we recognize that the right candidate may be located elsewhere within the Central Region. We are open to considering alternate locations within Alberta's Central Region for a highly qualified applicant.

Role Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic problem-solver who thrives on rising to a challenge. If you are comfortable managing multiple priorities, committed to leading a high-performing team, and enjoy working collaboratively, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Alberta Parks team.

The role provides strong strategic leadership, program integration across diverse operational functions, and proactive stakeholder engagement to ensure coordinated and effective outcomes.

As the Regional Operations Support Manager, you and your team provide operational and program delivery support to a wide range of frontline services offered in provincial parks and recreation areas across a broad geographic area. Key support areas include:

• Contract procurement.
• Contract management support.
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program coordination.
• Operational logistics support including fleet and staff housing, telecommunications, and technology deployment.

You will also oversee the Region's Infrastructure Management Program and Recreation and Resource Management Coordination Program.

The Infrastructure Management Program ensures the long-term functionality, ongoing accessibility, and safe operation of infrastructure, facilities, and equipment—including regulated water and wastewater systems—in a cost‑efficient and regulatory‑compliant manner.

Primary responsibilities under the Infrastructure Management Program include:

• Coordinating repairs in response to asset failures.
• Planning and coordinating preventative maintenance.
• Providing technical and regulatory compliance support for potable water and wastewater systems.

The Recreation and Resource Management Coordination Program ensures that recreation and resource management goals are consistent, strategically aligned, and support safe, environmentally sustainable, and enjoyable public use of parks throughout the Region.

Primary responsibilities under the Recreation and Resource Management Coordination Program include:

• Recreation-focused spatial and program planning.
• Managing regulatory approvals for recreation and tourism land uses in parks and protected areas.
• Coordinating various permitting processes (e.g., special events, guiding, etc.).

Through your work with Alberta Parks, you will make a meaningful contribution to Albertans' quality of life and help ensure that parks remain healthy, accessible, and enjoyable for future.

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APS Competencies

Competencies 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:

Systems Thinking (Level C) – Considers and plans for how current policies, processes and methods might be affected in the short, medium, and long-term by broader trends.

Creative Problem Solving (Level C) – Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems, while creating a safe environment for others to voice new ideas or methods.

Agility (Level C) – Identifies alternative approaches or courses of action in complex situations, while maintaining resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively working in a changing environment.

Drive for Results (Level D) – Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments (Level D) – By promoting collaboration and commitment, encourage broad thinking on projects, work together to eliminate barriers to progress, and facilitate open and respectful dialogue.

Qualifications

Education and Experience required:

• University degree in a related field (Public Administration, Environment, Park or Recreation Management or Municipal Management).
• Minimum of four years' progressive experience, preferably in park and municipal operations, financial management, contract administration and/or project management.

Equivalencies will be considered: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of experience for 1 year of education OR 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (or equivalent).
• Leading and supporting a diverse team of technical and professional staff.
• Building effective relationships and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzing complex issues, developing solutions, and providing strategic and tactical planning recommendations.
• Managing complex budgets and making informed financial decisions within established frameworks.
• Communicating effectively, negotiating, managing projects, thinking creatively, and working within broad conceptual guidelines.

Assets:

• Experience managing procurement processes, including service contracts, facility operating agreements, standing offer arrangements, and post award vendor compliance.
• Experience coordinating operational support functions such as fleet management, staff housing administration, regional IT support, and operational reporting.
• Experience coordinating OHS programs, including emergency response plans, incident investigations, hazard management, and alignment with organizational safety standards.
• Experience administering or overseeing infrastructure maintenance programs, including life cycle planning, tendering, budgeting, project delivery, and responding to breakdowns or malfunctions, particularly with regulated water and wastewater systems.
• Experience with recreation and resource management functions, such as statutory approvals (dispositions/permits), spatial and program planning, hazardous tree and weed management, and collecting/monitoring visitation data.
• Experience collaborating across divisions, ministries, regulators, contractors, and municipal partners, including balancing competing priorities and perspectives.
• Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and provide recommendations with strategic, financial, legal, or political implications.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Notes

Terms of Employment:

This is a full-time permanent opportunity in Red Deer. Other work locations within Alberta Parks' Central Region may be considered.

A written assessment will be conducted as part of the interview process. This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience.
• In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time. For example, January 15, June 25, 2009: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What We offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool -
• Professional learning and development -
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Mentorship Programs.

Resources for applicants:

How To Apply

Applicants 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.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This 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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rashi Vaktania