Executive Director, Childcare Transformation and Strategy

Job Information

Job Title:                     Executive Director, Childcare Transformation and Strategy

Job Requisition ID:     76547

Ministry:                      Education and Childcare

Location:                     Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:        Full Time

Hours of Work:            36.25

Regular/Temporary:    Regular

Scope:                         Open Competition

Closing Date:              November 2, 2025

Classification:             Executive Manager I

About Us

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.

Alberta Education and Childcare supports children, students, parents, teachers and administrators from childcare and Early Childhood Services through Grade 12.

For further information, visit the ministry website at https: https://www.alberta.ca/education-and-childcare

Role

The Childcare Strategy and Policy (CCSP) division is responsible for developing the strategic and program policies to implement two federal Early Learning and Childcare (ELCC) Agreements; the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care (CACWELCC) Agreement, and the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care (Bilateral) Agreement in alignment with Alberta's vision for childcare. The CCSP focuses on key areas including affordability, accessibility, workforce development, and inclusion. The division plays a critical role in ensuring integration of programs impacting childcare from strategy, policy and delivery, and leads cross-ministry and intergovernmental relations with respect to childcare.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Childcare Strategy and Policy, the Executive Director, Childcare Transformation and Strategy is responsible for planning, developing and managing implementation of child care transformation initiatives and is accountable to champion a vision for childcare in Alberta. In this role, you will provide direction to ensure achievement of Alberta's ELCC vision and goals through policy development, project management, issue identification, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and collaborating in the program design and implementation of system transformation. As the Executive Director, you will ensure that relationships, partnerships, policies, and resources are in place to support delivery of a broad and diverse range of strategies, programs, and services as well as building strategic relationships and collaboration with other parts of the division, department and other ministries, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

As Executive Director, you bring extensive senior management experience and track record of leading high-impact projects that shape public policy and enhance service delivery. You demonstrate expertise in policy development and change management, consistently achieving positive outcomes. You are a strategic leader known for driving transformative initiatives and building impactful partnerships, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality results on complex priorities through a results-oriented approach to planning, negotiation, and implementation.

Your ability to build collaborative relationships and cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and non-profit and business sectors will support your success in this role. Experience working on intergovernmental initiatives and a deep understanding of government decision-making processes, including accountability frameworks and governance structures are assets.

Related bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree is preferred.

Salary

$5,234.94 - $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,559 yearly)

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
• Pension plans:
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Opportunity to participate in an interim hybrid work schedule (per Alberta Public Service policy) of up to two days working from your home office.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

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://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.