Field Services Manager

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Field Services Manager to lead a team supporting school authorities across Alberta. This pivotal role involves overseeing compliance, guiding educational legislation, and fostering connections between the Ministry and schools. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization values innovative approaches to education. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, an active Alberta Teaching Certificate, and a passion for shaping the future of education. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the educational landscape in Alberta, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field with 3 years of experience.
• Active Alberta Teaching Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor 10 to 15 school authorities and private schools.
• Lead evaluation and approval of school authority Education Plans.
• Ensure compliance and accountability for school authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Policy Interpretation

Compliance Monitoring

Communication

Project Management

Facilitation Skills

Mediation Skills

Education

University Degree in Education or Related Field

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Field Services Manager
Job Requisition ID: 63889
Ministry: Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 13, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

Alberta Education supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. Share your talent, your leadership and your success as you shape the future of education in Alberta.

Reporting to the Director, South Services Branch, the Field Services Manager leads a team in supporting the department, Minister of Education and several Kindergarten to Grade 12 school authorities including independent schools across a broad geographic area of the province. The Field Services Manager promotes innovation and system effectiveness; monitors and provides direction to school authorities including independent schools for compliance on planning, reporting and accountability/assurance requirements; and is accountable for ensuring school authority compliance. This position handles highly confidential information and is relied on to exercise sound judgment when providing information to Ministry staff, stakeholders and the public. This leadership role strengthens connections between ministry priorities and school authority work in the service of several hundred thousand Kindergarten to Grade 12 students across the province of Alberta. This position is required to travel regularly within the province of Alberta for meetings with school authority leaders and stakeholders (the Field). Travel outside of the office ranges from 10%-20% of work time.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and monitors 10 to 15 school authorities and private schools within a broad geographic area of the province.
• Leads the annual evaluation and approval of Public, Separate, Charter, and Private (Independent) school authority Education Plans and Annual Education Results Reports.
• Leads the evaluation of Charter schools and charter renewals and recommends approval to the Minister.
• Provides leadership and guidance in the interpretation and implementation by school authorities of education-related legislation, regulations and policies.
• Ensures school authority compliance and accountability when issues arise.
• Leads additional monitoring, recommending and implementing increasing consequences as required.
• Preparing and refining policy and decision-making advice.
• Reviewing and recommending changes to provincial policy, funding regulations, and standards documents.
• Collaborating with other department areas to support communication with school authorities and stakeholder organizations.

Qualifications:

• University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by three years related experience.
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
• An active Alberta Teaching Certificate is required.

Assets:

• Master’s Degree is an asset.
• School Leadership experience is a strong asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of government strategic priorities and policy directions.
• Some Project Management Experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office Products primarily MS Word and Excel.
• Facilitation, mediation and consensus building skills.

There is (1) permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This position is based in Edmonton. We require you to attach a Cover Letter with your application explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.

How To Apply:
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.