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Unit Manager Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Manage a group of unionized employees. Create a positive work environment, building employee loyalty and a team atmosphere. Responsible for achieving objectives as outlined in the operational ...

Manage a group of unionized employees. Create a positive work environment, building employee loyalty and a team atmosphere. Responsible for achieving objectives as outlined in the operational ...

The Unit Manager manages a group of unionized operations employees to deliver on the company's promises. Responsibilities * Manage and supervise operations * Manage a group of unionized employees

The Unit Manager manages a group of unionized operations employees to deliver on the company's promises. Responsibilities * Manage and supervise operations * Manage a group of unionized employees

Assists the GM/F&B Multi Unit Manager I in managing by supervising day-to-day activities of associates within a defined individual or group of restaurants or points-of-sale * Interviews job ...

Service Worker I

Edmonton, AB · On-site

CA$22.33 - CA$24.38/hr

You will report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required. * Classification: Service Worker I * Union: AUPE GSS * Unit and Program:

The purpose of the Shift Manager I (MGRI) position is to assist Branch management in tactically ... within the unit * Assigns work tasks and activities, participates in preparing schedules, and ...

Your Role as a Multi-Unit Sales Manager Reporting to: Franchise Owner / MSO We are looking for a Multi-Unit Sales Manager to join our team and support a portfolio of four COBS Bread bakeries. This ...

Your Role as a Multi-Unit Sales Manager Reporting to: Franchise Owner / MSO We are looking for a Multi-Unit Sales Manager to join our team and support a portfolio of four COBS Bread bakeries. This ...

Health Care Aide

Edmonton, AB · On-site

CA$26.43 - CA$29.58/hr

Under the close supervision of the Patient Care Manager/Unit Manager or designate, the HCA is responsible for assisting patients with their daily activities to promote comfort, safety, and general ...

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Unit Manager information

What is a unit manager?

A unit manager oversees a department or unit within a company or organization to help workers achieve their business goals. As a unit manager, your job duties include scheduling shifts, assessing the unit’s efficiency, and ensuring that every worker is performing their tasks correctly. Unit managers work in a variety of business settings, such as in hospitals or at production facilities. Qualifications for this career vary depending on where you work. A nursing unit manager, for example, needs to earn licensure and have several years of training and experience. In general, essential skills to have for this job include leadership, organizational awareness, and strong verbal and written communication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a unit manager, and why are they important?

To succeed as a Unit Manager, you generally need strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, often backed by relevant experience and a degree in management or a related field. Familiarity with budgeting software, project management tools, and compliance systems is typically required. Excellent interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and team motivation skills distinguish high-performing Unit Managers. These abilities are crucial for effectively overseeing operations, ensuring team cohesion, and meeting organizational goals.

What are some typical challenges a unit manager faces when leading a diverse team?

Unit Managers often oversee teams with varying backgrounds, experience levels, and work styles, which can present challenges in communication, conflict resolution, and motivation. Balancing operational demands with team development is common, as is ensuring consistent performance while fostering a positive work environment. Successful Unit Managers use strong interpersonal skills, clear goal-setting, and regular feedback to address these challenges and build cohesive, high-performing teams.

What is the difference between Unit Manager vs Nurse Manager?

AspectUnit ManagerNurse Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related fieldRegistered Nurse (RN) license, often with a master's in nursing or healthcare administration
Work EnvironmentManages healthcare units such as clinics, nursing homes, or hospitalsLeads nursing staff within healthcare settings, focusing on patient care and staff management
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesHospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics

The main difference is that a Unit Manager oversees the overall operations of a healthcare unit, including staff and resources, while a Nurse Manager focuses specifically on nursing staff and patient care quality. Both roles require healthcare experience, but Nurse Managers need RN licensure, whereas Unit Managers often have broader administrative credentials.

What skills do you need to be a unit manager?

A unit manager needs strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to oversee daily operations and staff. They should have problem-solving abilities, knowledge of industry-specific regulations, and often require experience in management or relevant technical skills. Effective time management and the ability to handle multiple priorities are also essential.

What are the most commonly searched types of Unit jobs in Alberta?

The most popular types of Unit jobs in Alberta are:

What job categories do people searching Unit Manager jobs in Alberta look for?

The top searched job categories for Unit Manager jobs in Alberta are:

What cities in Alberta are hiring for Unit Manager jobs?

Cities in Alberta with the most Unit Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Unit Manager job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Unit Manager, Sales & Operations

Calgary, AB • Hybrid

Intact Financial
Insurance Services • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.


Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

80,700 - 98,700

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

12%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.


About the role

We are looking for a Unit Manager, Operations for our Intact Agency team!

This hybrid position is based in our Calgary, AB (1200 321- 6th Ave.) office.

Work schedule: 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (MT)
What you'll do here:

  • Lead, coordinate and supervise the activities of the team by organizing, planning and controlling the optimal use of personal, material and financial resources according to the budget.
  • Manage the performance of team employees according to company policies, ensuring continuous training and compliance with customer experience standards of the customer service centre.
  • Manage the quality of phone service by ensuring cost and productivity control according to the objectives of the customer service centre.
  • Ensure the quality of service offered to customers by regularly supervising team members according to standards in order to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the customer service centre.
  • Identify issues, propose solutions, make change and recommend improvements on the quality of the service offered, the operations of the service centre, or the risk management in order to achieve the company objectives.
  • Ensure the supervision of social media watch and the handling of customer requests in order to ensure a response or routing to the department concerned within the prescribed deadlines.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary committees relating to special projects and digital initiatives in order to plan strategic elements, ensure smooth deployment, in addition to forecasting the impact of calls on the team and ensure that the process is optimized to control costs.


What you bring to the table:

  • 3-5 years of P&C insurance experience (required)
  • Proven ability to coach and develop others
  • Leadership and management experience (a definite asset)
  • Strong strategic planning skills, global perspective, and ability to identify optimization opportunities
  • A positive, inspiring, and visible floor leader who fosters an engaging work environment
  • Ability to provide structure and demonstrate strong time-management skills
  • Excellent communication and active listening skills
  • Ability to manage change effectively
  • Quick learner who collaborates well in a team and shares ideas
  • Ability to analyze and interpret results

#LI- Hybrid

Ce poste jouera un role essentiel au sein de notre equipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.


We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME