Assistant Deputy Minister, Child Care Delivery

Job Information
Job Title:  Assistant Deputy Minister, Child Care Delivery      
Job Requisition ID:  57468
Ministry:   Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location:   Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:  Full-time
Hours of Work:   36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope:   Open
Closing Date:  May 3, 2024    
Classification:   Executive Manager II

About Us
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

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade enhances Alberta’s competitive advantage by creating the conditions to help more Albertans prosper. This includes delivering policies and programs that enhance trade to grow and diversify the economy; attracting and developing a highly skilled workforce; promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces; streamlining services for workers, investors and employers; and ensuring high quality and affordable child care is available to all Albertans. 

For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-and-trade.aspx 

Role
Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Child Care Delivery will lead the division to support access to affordable and high-quality childcare options for families, oversee licensing and monitoring of childcare programs and provide funding to licensed child care programs to support recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce.

The ADM will ensure compliance to the Early Learning and Child Care Act and will facilitate the initiatives that advance early learning and child care (ELCC) priorities, including the federal ELCC agreements, and the provincial Child Care transformation initiative. The ADM, Child Care Delivery will also be responsible for developing networks and building a collaborative environment with stakeholders: municipal, provincial and federal governments; the non-profit and private sectors; and with Jobs, Economy and Trade clients.

Qualifications
This pivotal role demands an influential and highly credible leader with extensive senior management experience in complex and multi-stakeholder, cross-sector environments. Child care is a rapidly transforming sector. In order to be successful in this position, you will need a passion for and commitment to innovation and change management, experience in program development and implementation, and the ability to balance a quickly shifting and growing workload.  You will have a successful track record in guiding and supporting the development and implementation of policy, quality assurance and continuous improvement systems that are outcome-based. You have a demonstrated track record of building collaborative relationships and developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. You are known for consistently delivering high-quality results when implementing multiple complex initiatives and priorities, often in ambiguous environments with tight time frames and high accountability. As a transformational leader, you are skilled at empowering teams and inspiring a culture of change and progress.

 
A related post-secondary degree is preferred. 

Salary
$6,035.80-$7,921.30 bi-weekly ($157,534 - $206,745 annually)
 

Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.  

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.  Position Profile

How to Apply
Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

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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.  

Resources for applicants:
https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers 
https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx 
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

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) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.   

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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.