Field Services Assurance Officer

Job Information
Job Title: Field Services Assurance Officer
Job Requisition ID: 63340
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: October 28, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $2,757.39 to $ 3604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/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. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

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. The Ministry provides funding to over 300 provincial school authorities for ECS to Grade 12, within the Financial Services and Capital Planning Division.

For more information on the Ministry of Education, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education.aspx.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the the Field Services Manager leads a team in supporting the department, Minister of Education and several Kindergarten to Grade 12 First Nations, provincial education, charter and independent school authorities across a broad geographic area of the province.

The Field Services Assurance Officer promotes innovation and system effectiveness; monitors and provides direction to First Nations and provincial education authorities for compliance on planning, reporting and accountability/assurance requirements; and is accountable for ensuring First Nations and provincial education authority compliance.

The position also supports First Nations and provincial education, charter and independent school authorities with issues management and fosters continuous improvement.

The responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead the ongoing process of private school monitoring, evaluation and accreditation recommendation.
• Lead the ongoing process of charter school evaluations, recommendations for charter amendments, action plans, renewals and commencements.
• Lead the School Program Declaration process for First Nations education authorities providing assurance the requirements are met to award graduation certificates.
• Lead and develop sector communication to stakeholder organizations (i.e. College of Alberta School Superintendents/Alberta School Boards Association, etc.).
• Manage the Provincial Microsoft Licensing Agreement Grant for Education/Advanced Education which would include Request for Proposals (RFP) development and selection process, as well as contract development and management.
• Engages with principals and the administrative team members of independent (private schools) and charter schools to provide support, direction and guidance on school-based operational and administrative queries as they relate to the monitoring and evaluation process.
• Coordinates Field Services' ongoing process of monitoring of current accredited private schools and provides insights related to the school's compliance with regulatory and operational requirements as outlined in the Education Act, Private Schools Regulation, Guide to Education and the Funding Manual for School Authorities, and the school's Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Coordinates Field Services' ongoing process of evaluation, recommendation for amendments, renewals and commencement of charter schools, and provides insights related to the school's compliance with regulatory and operational requirements as outlined in the Education Act, Charter Schools Regulation, Guide to Education and the Funding Manual for School Authorities.
• Establishes and maintains strong communication and working relationships with key partners, clients and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information flow and identification of issues.
• Manage Grant agreements which may include RFP development, RFP selection process, contract development and contract management.
• Provides expertise and support to the branch and sector management teams including contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of operational plans and the development and maintenance of a shared vision for the branch and sector that defines purpose, outcomes, results and measures in relation to Alberta Education's values and principles.
  

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Systems Thinking - Considers the impact of strategies and changes on the work of clients, stakeholders, and team members and support organization vision and goals through strategic planning of tasks and considering relationships between different work approaches and their impact on different programs, divisions and ministries.
• Creative Problem Solving - Facilitate the creation of a work environment for generating and finding newer ideas to solve existing and potential problems.
• Develop Self and Others – Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization.
• Develop Networks - Develops and sustains a network of relationships across the division and with other GOA ministries on issues and work with other branches to develop effective communication channels to enhance and maximize the effectiveness of interactions.
• Agility - Possesses an ability to create an adaptable environment and overcome barriers through proactive and flexible approach to work.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by 4 (four) years related experience.
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
  

Assets:

• Master’s Degree is an asset.
• Bachelors degree in Education would be an asset - added.
• Comprehensive knowledge of government strategic priorities, policy directions, and ministry business plan goals.
• Overall operations of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system, including the management of numerous school authorities and schools.
• Knowledge of MS Officer Products primarily MS Word and Excel.
• Significant experience in First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit education, including experience in

- Three Treaty areas in the province, including their history, language and culture.
- Good understanding of Indigenous knowledge, traditions and cultures of FNMI people and applicable provincial legislation and regulations.
- Facilitation, mediation and consensus building skills in complex and conflicting circumstances involving multiple people or organizations.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

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.

The final candidate will be required to undergo a security screening.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
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. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rashi Vaktania at [email protected].