Manager, North Ab Oxygen

Careica Health has provided unsurpassed respiratory care to thousands of Canadians for over 30 years and we are proud to support our clients in 24 locations throughout Western Canada. Our passionate teams care deeply about achieving our purpose of “helping people live their best lives”. “Care” is in our name, and the success of our clients, as well as our business, lies within our embedded culture of care for our clients and staff.

We are looking for a manager to lead and grow our Edmonton oxygen program. A natural leader and coach who will empower our clinical team to reach their full potential and provide them with meaningful support. You will live our values and expect the same from our exceptional people. If you do these things well, your team will thrive in providing phenomenal support to our respiratory clients in the community.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

We are looking for a caring and charismatic leader who is energized each day by helping their team succeed through building them up personally and professionally, as well as celebrating their passion for helping our clients live their best lives. We recognize that we are the leader in our industry because of our exceptional staff, and you will empower them through supportive and efficient communication providing the direction they need, when they need it. We will trust in your experience and abilities to make strategic decisions for your operations, and you may call on the leadership team’s many years of experience for support with anything outside of your wheelhouse so you continue to professionally grow. We believe that strong business practices are the result of planning, and you will have strong acumen in goal-setting, building budgets and executing on strategic plans. We are highly automated and expect you to be proficient in MS Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Teams, as well as a quick study in learning new software.

**THE ROLE**
- Manage and lead a team of Registered Respiratory Therapists and Home Oxygen Technicians
- Participate in recruitment, on/offboarding, as well as performance management
- Support staff development and facilitate growth opportunities
- Develop and execute a strategic plan for client growth, in collaboration with the leadership team
- Develop annual budgets and lead the team to achieve your strategic plan
- Deliver financial and operational updates to management and leadership
- Collaborate with the Director and management team to support growth initiatives
- Develop and advance professional business relationships with the wider respiratory health community in the greater Edmonton region
- Develop, maintain and grow business relationships with provincial health agencies and funding entities, such as:

- Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
- Alberta Blue Cross (ABC)
- Alberta Health Agencies/Entities (Acute Care Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, etc.)
- Respiratory Homecare Association of Alberta (RHCAA)
- College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA)
- Indigenous Services Canada (NIHB)
- Identify new opportunities for growth to support our core business

**YOUR QUALIFICATIONS**
- Being a graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and registered with CRTA is a strong asset, but is not required as we welcome applicants with relevant post-secondary education and business experience
- Management and leadership experience in healthcare service delivery
- Experience with the oxygen/sleep disorders therapeutics industry in Alberta is preferred
- Valid class 5 Alberta Driver’s License and acceptable Driver’s Abstract
- Clear Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Search

**THE DETAILS**
- This is a full-time position, with a 37.5-hour work week
- Remuneration is highly competitive, including wage, an annual profit-sharing bonus and other perks
- It comes with impressive benefits, including a comprehensive health plan, RRSP matching, and four weeks’ vacation
- Did we mention that your vacation and health benefits start immediately?

**WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?