Manager, Transformation Strategy and Policy

Manager, Transformation Strategy and Policy Job Information Job Title: Manager, Transformation Strategy and Policy Job Requisition ID: 85576 Ministry: Education and Childcare Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: July 20, 2026 Classification: Manager Zone 2 Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705 per year) 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 and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service Ministry of Education and Child Care Alberta Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12.

What we have heard from Albertans will help us as we move forward in developing our future direction—to ensure students can meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities of the 21st century. The Childcare Transformation & Strategy (CCTS) Branch leads the planning, development, and management of Alberta’s childcare transformation, including the implementation of the $3.8B 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.

Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Transformation, this position leads policy development and implementation to support Alberta’s childcare transformation under the $3.8B Canada–Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. It provides strategic advice to senior leadership, oversees multiple policy initiatives and manages issues related to system transformation. The role supervises a team of policy analysts responsible for strategic analysis, decision briefings and research.

It plays a key role in designing funding models, advancing early learning and childcare policy and supporting system-wide initiatives that impact parents and childcare providers. The manager fosters a collaborative, integrated approach across the department, ensuring alignment between strategy, policy, IT and service delivery. This includes driving work forward through a project management approach, ensuring complex projects are coordinated and effectively managed.

The role works across teams and divisions to support integrated strategies, policies and programs that advance Alberta’s childcare transformation. Responsibilities Include: Child Care Transformation Policy and Implementation 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. Strategic Issues Management 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. Strategic Integration Across Projects 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. Project & Contract Management 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. Role Cont'd Leadership & Support to the Director 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. Competencies Drive for Results: Forecast and proactively address project challenges.

Remove barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes. Uphold principles and confront problems directly. Consider complex factors and align solutions with broader organization mission.

Systems Thinking: Takes holistic long‑term view of challenges and opportunities. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works toward actions and plans aligned with APS values.

Works with others to identify areas for collaboration. Build Collaborative Environments: Encourages broad thinking in projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration.

Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.

Agility: Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes.Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others.Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals.Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan. Develop Self and Others: Aligns personal goals with career goals.

Leverages strengths: attempts stretch goals. Provides feedback and openly discusses team performance. Values team diversity and supports personal development.

Qualifications University graduation in Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration or other related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. A Master’s degree in a related field is considered an asset.

Knowledge Required: 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 and understanding of business planning, accountability processes and performance management are an asset. 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.

Skills Required for this Role: 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.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. We are recruiting one permanent full‑time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Work location is Edmonton.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. If you require any further information or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr