Scheduler Permanent Full Time
Join Our Passionate Team at The Brenda Strafford Foundation!
About Us:
The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is a charitable organization that currently owns and operates five Aging Care & Senior Living communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. We take pride in providing a safe, caring, and comfortable home environment that caters to the complex needs of our senior residents and families. Locally, in Calgary, BSF also operates Alberta’s largest second-stage shelter providing safe shelter and comprehensive support services to women and children leaving abuse and violence.
Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job – they are also passionate about the mission, vision, and values of BSF!
Team members embody our values:
- We put people at the centre of everything we do
- We boldly pursue quality and innovation with pride and enthusiasm
- We believe in engagement with all stakeholders and respect every voice
- We act with compassion, empathy and understanding
The BSF Way:
Putting people first is a way of life at BSF. It's in our values and it's central to the way we do things. We believe in a person-centered approach to our care, services, and environment. By responding to the individual needs of those we serve, we can all play an important role in optimizing well-being and enriching lives... one person at a time.
Through the BSF Way, we uphold our 8 Commitments to:
- Get to know what makes a person unique
- Enable and respect choices
- Champion everyone's abilities, interests and aspirations
- Deliver "wow" service
- Do little things that can make a big difference
- Be the reason someone smiles
- Make people feel at home
- Be present in the moment
The Role:
Are you a detail-oriented and organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment? Do you have a passion for promoting safety, teamwork, and resident-centered care? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team at The Brenda Strafford Foundation as a Scheduler.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily staffing schedules across departments using Makeshift
- Maintain staffing levels ensuring adequate coverage due to sick calls and time off requests.
- Working collaboratively to manage schedules for all 5 work sites in a team setting.
- Maintaining and updating vacation tracker for Bow View Manor.
- Updating Makeshift schedules promptly.
- Taking sick calls and publishing open shifts promptly.
- Updating sites if no coverage of sick calls and getting options to ensure staffing at sites is maintained.
- Reviewing Scheduling email and ensuring requests are dealt with in a timely manner, max of 48 hours timeline.
Why Join Us:
At The Brenda Strafford Foundation, we are more than a workplace—we are a united team. We believe in fostering a culture where you can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. You'll be part of a team that values empathy, compassion, and innovation.
Who We're Looking For:
Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience in scheduling (preferably in healthcare).
- Proficiency with makeshift is a desired asset.
- Strong word processing and administrative skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Education & Other Requirements:
- A completed criminal record check as per Alberta Health and Wellness Accommodation Standards.
- Commitment to ethical conduct and understanding of workplace ethics.
- Ability to manage repetitive tasks and light physical duties as described in the Health and Safety Manual.
Additional Information:
In accordance with Alberta's Protection for Persons in Care Act, a criminal record check is required for successful candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion:
The Brenda Strafford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and celebrating an environment of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility for all employees.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a place where your work will truly matter, apply today and become a vital part of our compassionate team!
We sincerely thank everyone for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those advancing to the next stage will be contacted.
Site: Bow View Manor
- Position Title: Scheduler Permanent Full Time
- Requisition Number: 942
- FTE: 1.0
- Position Status: Permanent Full Time
- Union/Agreement: GSA
- Hours per Shift: 7.5
- Shift Pattern: Days and Evenings (Rotation Basis) , Weekends working on rotation basis.
- Wage rate/Salary:
Posting End Date: 07/12/2025