Education Field Services Mgrs

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 12041

Ministry: Education

Location: South Services (Calgary preferred) & First Nations, Métis and Inuit Services (Edmonton)

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Ongoing

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 1, 2021

Classification: Management Manager Zone 2

About Us

Alberta Education provides leadership, direction and oversight in the development and delivery of an innovative, collaborative, student-centered education system. We support students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12.

Field Services provides support to the Minister, the ministry, key educational stakeholders, provincial school authorities and First Nations school authorities for Kindergarten to Grade 12. The sector has a strategic focus and cohesive approach to implementation of education-related legislation, regulations, policies, programs and initiatives, while understanding local context and priorities among school authorities. Field Services promotes continuous improvement and system effectiveness with school authorities, monitors for compliance on accountability/assurance requirements, and facilitates efforts in areas for improvement. The sector provides supports with issues management and problem solving at the school authority level. To find out more about our work visit

Share your talent, your leadership and your success as you shape the future of education in Alberta.

Role

Leader, Relationship Builder, Collaborator, Communicator, Educator.

Field Services Manager – South Region

As the Field Services Manager South, you will lead a team in supporting the Ministry and several Kindergarten to Grade 12 school authorities, including private schools, across a broad geographic area in the southern part of our province. Within the context of legislation, regulations and policies, you will promote innovation and system effectiveness, monitor and provide direction to school authorities including private schools for compliance on planning, reporting and accountability requirements. You will mentor, motivate, develop and set business goals and priorities for a team comprised of professional and administrative staff. You will provide leadership, guidance and direction to superintendents and be accountable for ensuring school authority and private school compliance with legislation, regulation, policy and guidelines. Your leadership in this position will allow the branch to: meet operational requirements; ensure school authorities and private schools meet legislative, regulatory and policy requirements; provide proactive problem solving and mitigate risk. Candidates willing to serve from our Calgary Office are preferred.

Field Services Manager – First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education:

As the Field Services Manager First Nations, Métis and Inuit, you will work closely with provincial and First Nation Education Authorities, the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Directorate, and other ministry/government partners to support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit student success. You will promote innovation and system effectiveness to ensure that all Alberta students are knowledgeable, understanding and respectful of First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples – their cultures, languages, histories, treaties, and the legacy of residential schools. In addition, you will work with key educational stakeholders to provide expert knowledge and facilitation of change and continuous improvement to ensure that Alberta Education is well informed on the strengths and challenges in both provincial and First Nations education systems across the province. Position located in Edmonton.

Critical Skills

These roles require the ability to influence diverse groups, both internal and external, where there are often competing beliefs, perspectives and priorities. Success will be achieved by using a collaborative approach to build consensus. As the ideal candidate, you are passionate about students, and have demonstrated success in strategic planning and taking ideas from design through to implementation. You are a collaborator, and make timely evidence-based decisions to ensure major project targets and goals are achieved. Exceptional communication and organization skills are key. The ability to use interpersonal skills to build positive relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders is paramount.

Qualifications (Required)

A Degree in Education and a minimum of four years progressively responsible leadership experience at the school, authority and/or provincial level (e.g. experience leading curriculum initiatives, administrative leadership at the school/division level etc.)

An Alberta Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate

Field Services Manager, First Nations, Métis and Inuit role requirement:

Experience and involvement with First Nations, Métis and Inuit learning from Early Childhood Services through Grade 12

A cover letter illustrating your relationship building skills, commitment to education and experience with First Nations, Métis and Inuit learning

Travel throughout the province is required (outside pandemic status, 20-30% of work time)

Knowledge and awareness of the Education Act and Regulations; Public Inquiries Act; Teaching Profession Act; Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; Municipal Government Act, Government Accountability Act; Local Authorities Election Act is mandatory as well as of related regulations and policies including Home Education Regulation, Charter Schools Regulation, Complex Educational Needs Tribunals, Reviews by the Minister, professional practice standards, Teacher Supervision and Growth Policy, Alberta Program of Studies; Guide to Education; Funding for School Authorities Manual

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets

A Master’s degree in Education

Field Services Manager, First Nations, Métis and Inuit role:
A fluency in an Indigenous language

Knowledge and/or experience working with indigenous communities and/or students

APS Competencies

For this role, we are seeking individuals who demonstrate the following competencies:

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Salary

$3,062.51 to $4,121.25 bi-weekly ($79,931 to $107,564 annually)

Notes

These positions work Monday to Friday at 36.25 hours per week, and are full-time, permanent

Relocation expenses will not be provided

Final candidates for these positions will undergo an academic check, a Criminal Records Check and must provide proof of their Alberta Teaching Certificate

Please specify in your coverletter, which position(s) you would like to be considered for: (South Services) and/or (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Services)

This competition may be used to fill current and future permanent and temporary vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

What We Offer

Besides being a great place to work and one where you can make a difference, we can offer you:

On the job training

Leadership and mentorship programs

Professional learning and development

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

A comprehensive and competitive benefits plan (Managers are eligible for 1rst Choice Benefit Plan):

Pension plan

An additional $950 Health Spending Account

13 Statutory holidays and Christmas closure of government offices

Management Vacation Supplement per year effective each January (pro-rated for partial year)

In addition to vacation entitlements, all newly hired employees are credited 5 days’ vacation at the time of commencement

How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

Tips for Applicants

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements; only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting, please contact Chantal Nguyen via email: [email protected]