Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Program Design and Implementation
Job Requisition ID: 72022
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Edmonton, AB. (Open to applicants from across Alberta)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 16, 2025
Classification: Manually enter
Salary: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 Bi-Weekly ($87,147.90 - $117,275.62 CAD Annually)
Paygrade: M41Z2
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
The Ministry of Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children, youth, families, and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect, and effectively address harm that has placed them in need of intervention. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy, productive adults. The ministry also invests in community-based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks, youth emergency shelters as well as programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence, sexual violence, and abuse.
To learn more about our Ministry’s work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services.
Be a leader in shaping Alberta’s response to family and sexual violence. As Manager of Program Design and Implementation with the Prevention of Family Violence and Abuse (PFVA) Branch, you will play a critical role in leading strategic initiatives that support survivors, strengthen prevention efforts, and promote healthy relationships across the province. Overseeing a significant portfolio of community-based grants and programs, you’ll guide a dedicated team in designing and implementing innovative, trauma-informed services that align with government priorities and create safer communities.
The position is a content expert within the ministry and division family violence, sexual violence and abuse prevention and intervention, including representing the ministry as required at local, provincial, national and international forums. Some of the key responsibilities includes:
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Minimum Recruitment Standard: University Degree in a field (Social Work, Social Sciences) related to the position assignment, supplemented by 3 years related experience.
Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Other post-secondary considerations are Humanities, Public Administration, Child and Youth Care, Sociology, and Psychology supplemented by 4 years of progressively responsible supervisory or leadership experience in a child intervention environment.
Required Knowledge and Assets:
Legislative and Policy Expertise: Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in interpreting legislation, acts, regulations, and government policies relevant to family violence, sexual violence, and related social issues. Applies this expertise to inform program design, ensure compliance, and guide strategic decision-making.
Strategic Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead and direct diverse teams working on complex projects and objectives. Effectively manages team performance, fosters collaboration, and drives results aligned with organizational goals.
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building: Skilled in developing and maintaining strong partnerships with a wide range of government and community stakeholders. Ensures that diverse perspectives and needs are integrated into program development and implementation.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Experienced in analyzing complex political and social issues using both quantitative and qualitative data. Capable of projecting implications, identifying strategic options, and developing actionable implementation plans to address challenges.
System Change and Program Evaluation: Expert understanding of complex system change principles and intervention techniques. Applies this knowledge to develop, monitor, and evaluate effective policies and programs, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with prevention goals.
Note: Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Competencies are behaviours 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.
The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Below are the competencies that will be required for this role:
Role Requirements:
Pre-employments: The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic verification check and will be required to provide suitable security screening including Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector and an Intervention Record check. Candidates will provide 2-3 appropriate supervisory references.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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 Dawn Bradbury at Dawn.Bradbury@gov.ab.ca..
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.