Manager, Transformation Strategy and Policy

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

6d•CA$102,329 - CA$137,705•Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry of Education and Child Care supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. The Childcare Transformation & Strategy (CCTS) Branch leads the planning, development, and management of Alberta’s childcare transformation, including the implementation of the $3.8 billion Canada–Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CACWELCC) Agreement. The Branch advances the Ministry’s goal of building an affordable, accessible, high-quality childcare system for Alberta’s children and families.

Requirements

University graduation in Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration or other related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.
Knowledge of Ministry, divisional and government strategic business plans.
Knowledge of government related policies, processes and legislation.
Knowledge of policy development cycle, including implementation within the provincial government context.
Knowledge of governance and project management methodologies, tools and practices.
Understanding of the principles and practices of public administration and of the operations of the Alberta government with respect to decision-making, legislative planning, financing, contracting processes and practices, human resources, etc.
High-level systems and strategic thinking with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Strong interpersonal skills and effectiveness in shared governance environments.
Proven project management skills and ability to manage shifting, competing priorities.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving,and information-synthesis abilities to support policy development.
Demonstrated change-management capability with positive results across stakeholder groups.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, peers, partners and stakeholders.
Experience overseeing implementation, monitoring progress and reporting on complex initiatives.
Success working on high-profile, complex policy files requiring sound judgment.
Ability to balance multiple needs and drive results in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in a related field is considered an asset.
Knowledge and understanding of business planning, accountability processes and performance management are an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead development of the provincial childcare funding model through research, analysis and evidence-informed policy design.
Prepare reports, frameworks, decision documents, presentations, communications materials and briefing notes.
Develop clear, evidence-based policy options, including jurisdictional scans, outlining key considerations, risks and implications for decision-makers.
Support development of project and implementation plans, identifying timelines, milestones and required shifts across teams.
Identify and analyze emerging policy issues related to childcare transformation and develop strategies and options for senior leadership.
Ensure policy proposals align with provincial outcomes, government direction and federal agreement requirements.
Identify risks and dependencies across the broader transformation initiative and collaborate with partners to develop mitigation strategies.
Support alignment of strategy, policy, programs and delivery across teams involved in childcare transformation.
Lead cross-divisional working groups to support development and evolution of childcare funding models.
Provide input into bilateral negotiations with the federal government, stakeholder engagement activities and projects led by delivery and policy teams across divisions.
Apply a project management approach to ensure complex initiatives have clear deliverables, timelines, accountabilities and critical paths.
Lead contract management activities (when applicable), including oversight of deliverables, timelines and quality assurance, providing direction and feedback to contractors to ensure outputs meet project needs and align with schedules.
Act for the Director as required and support achievement of branch and ministry goals.
Coach and mentor policy analysts, fostering strong analytical skills, collaboration and continuous learning.
Lead performance management processes, ensuring goals, development needs and achievements are clearly defined and supported.
Manage employee relations issues with professionalism, diplomacy and adherence to HR policies and the Collective Agreement.