Assistant Manager

Your Opportunity:

It is an exciting time to be a part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) which has recently been recognized as one of the best places to work in Canada (one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers); a strong endorsement of the care provided to Albertans by our staff, physicians and volunteers every day. Alberta Health Services is seeking an experienced and professional healthcare leader for the role of Assistant Manager, Respiratory Therapy within the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. As the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the direct supervision of Respiratory Therapists and support staff as assigned. A key focus of this role involves the coordination and organization of assigned human, financial and material resources to ensure effective program delivery, and the identification and resolution of issues that impact service to the site which may include managing employee performance and attendance matters. In this Assistant Manager position, you will be the first line of contact for assigned staff to resolve problems related to staffing, patient care or other service concerns. You will also ensure that adequate staff are scheduled and available on a 24-hour basis.

Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Respiratory Therapy, the Assistant Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of Respiratory Therapists and support staff as assigned. A key focus of this role involves the coordination and organization of assigned human, financial and material resources to ensure effective program delivery, and the identification and resolution of issues that impact service to the site. The Assistant Manager is the first line of contact for assigned staff to resolve problems related to staffing, patient care or other service concerns. Ensures that adequate staff are scheduled and available on a 24-hour basis. Manages employee performance and attendance matters.

• Classification:
Assistant Manager
• Union:
Exempt
• Unit and Program:
Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Location:
U of A Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
10-NOV-2026
• Date Available:
30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
28-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
$41.16
• Maximum Salary:
$70.58
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Graduate of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy. 5 years current relevant experience required within an acute care setting Previous supervisory experience preferred Demonstrated leadership in Respiratory Therapy. Excellent and current knowledge in all clinical aspects of service delivery within Respiratory Therapy. Must be able to integrate and apply clinical excellence in the day to day operations. Computer skills essential. Familiarity with applicable legislation and professional Standards of Practice. Demonstrated optimism and enthusiasm about the Respiratory Therapy Department with commitment to continuous quality improvement. Demonstrated managerial competencies that include excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, problem solving, conflict resolution, analytical thinking, interpersonal and group management skills, change management, organization and project management skills. Must be able to maintain privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Must be able to operate effectively under conditions of extreme stress.

Computer skills essential. Familiarity with applicable legislation and professional Standards of Practice. Demonstrated optimism and enthusiasm about the Respiratory Therapy Department with commitment to continuous quality improvement. Demonstrated managerial competencies that include excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, problem solving, conflict resolution, analytical thinking, interpersonal and group management skills, change management, organization and project management skills.

As required.