Job Title: Governance Manager Ministry: Education and Childcare Full or Part-Time: Full Time Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Salary:
$3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 to $ 137,705 annually) The Alberta Public Service The Ministry of Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. 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. Are you an experienced leader with a solid 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 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. Takes responsibility for outcomes, effectively delegates responsibilities,



monitors performance and maintains focus on achieving results consistent with APS direction. This is particularly important 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. 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 internal and external stakeholder. Creative Problem solving Uses critical thinking and varied perspectives to resolve complex governance and regulatory issues. Identifies risks and root causes, evaluates options, and develops practical solutions and recommendations to support effective decision‑making. university degree in a related field plus four years of progressively responsible related experience Demonstrated experience in governance, public administration, policy, regulatory or related work. Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, procedures or standards. Experience providing strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to senior leadership. Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and sensitive issues. Assets Leadership or management experience, including supervising, coaching and developing staff. Knowledge of Albe

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