Municipality of Jasper
Social and Economic Recovery Manager
Full-Time Term
Department:
Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre
Compensation:
$80,889.29 - $96,889.36 / annum
Hours of work:
7.5 hrs per day/37.5 hrs per week
Days of work:
Monday to Friday
Audience for posting:
Internal/External
Job Posting #:
26.013
Deadline to apply:
4:00 P.M. MST, April 24, 2026
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Director of Recovery, the Social and Economic Recovery Manager occupies a key position in the organizational structure of the Municipality of Jasper’s wildfire recovery operation. The Social and Economic Recovery Manager will work across multiple priority areas in recovery, collaborating with a diversity of partners to ensure progress against identified recovery objectives. The position will be directly responsible for continuing work in the areas of economic recovery, social recovery, and liaising with recovery parters both internal and external to the community. The Social and Economic Recovery Manager will also oversee a small team with specific responsibilities within those scopes of work and will provide support to the Director of Recovery in the areas of planning, communications, and reporting. This position will demand a wholistic understanding of Jasper’s Recovery Framework and the ability to adapt to emergent priorities in a dynamic working environment.
This position will begin immediately with an expected end date of September 30, 2027.
WORK PERFORMED
- Lead multi-sector working groups: Set agendas, chair meetings, track progress, and engage partners to advance recovery priorities.
- Manage grant-funded initiatives: Deliver projects on time, oversee budgets and reporting, and secure funding through applications.
- Build and sustain partnerships: Collaborate with government, NGO, and community partners; align services, reduce duplication, and address gaps.
- Support recovery planning and reporting: Contribute to planning processes, prepare reports, and provide briefings and recommendations to leadership and Council.
- Lead demobilization and transition efforts: Support transition to permanent housing and operationalize recovery transition frameworks.
- Manage staff and operations: Supervise a small team, oversee contracts and recruitment, and ensure compliance with municipal policies and health and safety requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Your resume and cover letter must clearly describe how you meet the following qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in social science, community development, or a related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience in municipal administration.
Preferred
- Managerial experience in municipal administration
- Experience in emergency management or disaster recovery
Equivalencies may be considered on the basis of one year experience for one year of education.
Candidates with lower qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered at a lower classification and pay.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining your qualifications, experience and any relevant documentation to Human Resources: humanresources@jasper-alberta.ca
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join the Municipality of Jasper. We support a diverse workforce and offer competitive wages and benefits. Together we make Jasper a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh new ideas to our organization.
