Job Description

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.


Our Housing & Community Development Department is looking for a dedicated Social Policy Manager to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the development, coordination, and evaluation of internal social policies that strengthen community well-being and equity. Overseeing departmental data system (HIFIS). Supervising key staff. Translating research into actionable insights, and ensuring alignment with municipal, provincial, and federal priorities. Lead cross-departmental initiatives. Prepare Council-ready reports. Act as departmental lead in the Director's absence.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social sciences, Community Development, Human Services, or a related discipline Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in social policy or community development At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role. Skilled in equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed approaches. Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and facilitation abilities. Analytical thinker, adept at interpreting research and evaluation data, and translating it into clear, actionable recommendations.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary range $50.31 - $65.03 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.


1. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit the following:

Resume detailing education, work history, and relevant achievements. Cover letter outlining interest in the Social Policy Manager role, emphasizing leadership experience, and examples of policy development or evaluation work.

2. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.


This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.

Note:

After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.


To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.