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Director, South Services

Government of Alberta · Ministry of Education and Childcare, System Excellence Division

This job in plain words

This permanent full-time role in Edmonton leads regional services and oversight for school authorities across southern Alberta. The Director leads a multidisciplinary team and gives strategic advice to senior officials and the Minister.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Out-of-province applicants can get required documents or checks from the province where they live.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Related bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, law, political science, human resources, education or a related field. A master's degree is an asset.
Experience
Seven years of progressively responsible related experience. Directly related education or experience may be considered on a 1:1 basis.
Job type
Full-time, permanent, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

What they ask for:

  • Related bachelor's degree in public administration, business, law, education or similar field
  • Seven years of progressively responsible related experience
  • Experience overseeing school authorities or independent schools
  • Strong mediation, negotiation and consensus-building skills
  • Experience leading, coaching and mentoring managers and employees

What you would do

  • Lead services to school authorities, partners and the public in the South region
  • Oversee school authorities and independent schools for legal and policy compliance
  • Guide reviews of education plans, results reports and charter school requests
  • Provide strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to senior officials and the Minister
  • Build relationships with education leaders, stakeholders and other governments
  • Lead, coach and mentor managers and employees in the branch

How to apply

Apply online through the official posting. You must attach a cover letter explaining your qualifications, and include months and years for all education and work experience in your resume.

Good to know:

  • This may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level.
  • Candidates pay their own costs for required documents, checks and interview travel.
  • About 10% of work time involves travel within Alberta.
  • Degrees from outside Canada should be evaluated by IQAS or a recognized credential evaluator.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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