Job Information Job Title: Governance Manager Job Requisition ID: 88843 Ministry: Education and Childcare Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: November 12, 2026 Classification: Manager Zone 2 Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 to $ 137,705 annually)

The Alberta Public Service

works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

Ministry of Education and Childcare

The Ministry of Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12.

The Ministry has the following responsibilities: develop curriculum and set standards; evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes; teacher certification; support students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and francophone education; and oversee basic education policy and regulations.

The System Excellence Division provides strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, workforce and system policy, system assurance, and support to school authorities to ensure accountability, uphold professional standards, and support the implementation of government priorities across Alberta’s education system.

Role Responsibilities Are you an experienced leader with a strong understanding of governance, public administration and policy who thrives in a complex and evolving environment?

The Ministry of Education and Childcare is seeking a Governance Manager to join the System Excellence, Governance and Registries area.



This leadership role oversees staff responsible for recruitment and appointment processes for public agencies, supports the effective operation of boards and committees, and leads governance-related policy work.

The role requires broad knowledge and experience across governance, staff development, public administration, policy development and implementation, issues management, and the education sector. The Governance Manager leads secretariat support for the Certification Appeal Committee and Professional Conduct and Competency General Panel to support the performance of their legislated functions.

Lead recruitment and appointment processes for legislated boards, panels and committees, working collaboratively with the Public Agency Secretariat and other government partners.

Oversee governance and secretariat support for boards and committees, including processes related to hearings, appeals, mediation and dispute resolution.

Provide leadership and guidance to staff, establish priorities, support employee development, and foster a collaborative and accountable work environment.

Provide strategic advice and recommendations on complex governance, legislative, regulatory and policy matters.

Inform and advise on the development, review and implementation of operational policies, procedures, legislation, regulations and standards related to the education workforce.





Prepare and oversee high-quality briefings, research and concept papers, action requests, correspondence and other materials supporting senior and executive decision-making.

Identify emerging issues, evaluate risks and implications, and develop practical options and recommendations that support ministry priorities.

Build and maintain effective relationships with education stakeholders, public agencies, Legal Services, the Public Agency Secretariat and other government partners.

Lead change resulting from evolving legislation, regulation, policy and governance requirements, supporting effective implementation with internal and external stakeholders.

Support continuous improvement of governance processes and practices to ensure effective, consistent and responsive service delivery.

Drive for results

Takes responsibility for outcomes, effectively delegates responsibilities, monitors performance and maintains focus on achieving results consistent with APS direction. This is particularly significant given the position's operational oversight of public agency recruitment and operations.

Develop Networks

Builds and maintains trusted relationships with educators, communities, subject‑matter experts and government partners, and uses those networks to anticipate stakeholder needs and strengthen results.

Systems thinking

Takes a holistic, long‑term view of challenges and opportunities, considers potential impacts and stakeholder perspectives, and develops approaches aligned with APS values and organizational objectives. For this role, this includes considering governance, public agency recruitment, policy and process development, and engagement with inter

📌 Governance Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton