Assistant Manager

Are you a natural leader with a passion for teamwork and operational excellence? Join our dynamic team at the Stollery Children’s Hospital Respiratory Therapy and Pediatric Sleep Lab as an Assistant Manager and help shape the future of respiratory care. As Edmonton’s primary pediatric and neonatal tertiary care center and a referral hub for Western Canada, we offer specialized services such as cardiac surgery, organ transplantation, high risk labour and delivery, and Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS). You will have the opportunity to work across three Stollery sites: University of Alberta Hospital (UAH), Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), and the Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH). What You’ll Do: The Assistant Manager oversees daily operations and staffing for respiratory therapy and sleep lab services, supports staff performance and attendance management, and serves as the first point of contact for frontline staff concerns related to patient care and clinical practice. The role includes coordinating human, financial, and material resources to ensure efficient service delivery, while contributing to program development and collaborating with leadership to enhance care quality and operational effectiveness. Why Edmonton? Enjoy a vibrant city with access to the Rockies, river valley trails, and a thriving food and arts scene. With low taxes and diverse housing options, it’s easy to find your place here. Passionate about pediatric or neonatal respiratory care? Apply today to be part of a revolutionary team that drives evidence-based best practice, innovation and excellence.

Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy, the Assistant Manager provides frontline operational and people leadership within the Respiratory Therapy program and Pediatric Sleep Laboratory at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. This role is responsible for the direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of Respiratory Therapists and Allied Heath staff, ensuring safe, high-quality, and patient- and family-centered respiratory care. The Assistant Manager supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of day-to-day clinical operations, including staff recruitment, scheduling, resource allocation, and issue resolution related to staffing, patient care, and service delivery. This position plays a key role in the implementation of departmental objectives, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice standards. Working collaboratively with the Respiratory Therapy leadership team, clinical programs, educators, and interdisciplinary partners, the Assistant Manager facilitates effective communication, promotes collaboration, and supports change-management initiatives across service areas. The role also contributes to financial stewardship through monitoring expenditures and identifying variances, and to risk management by promoting a culture of safety, supporting incident reporting, and addressing operational risks. As a first point of contact for staff, the Assistant Manager provides mentoring, guidance, and leadership in complex, fast-paced clinical environments, supporting both staff engagement and optimal patient outcomes.

Degree or diploma in a related healthcare field, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in healthcare delivery or management. They must demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to integrate clinical excellence into daily operations. Optimism, enthusiasm, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient- and family-centered care are essential. Proficiency with computer systems, along with excellent communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, analytical thinking, change management, organizational, and project management skills, is required. A solid understanding of the Health Professions Act, related legislation, and professional standards of practice is also necessary. A combination of education, skills, and experience may be considered.

Basic Life Support Certification through Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Current knowledge of clinical practices in respiratory therapy and sleep lab services, graduation from a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy or a related healthcare program, and previous supervisory or management experience. Additional assets include completion of leadership courses or certifications.