Manager, Safe Learning Environments

Role Responsibilities

As the Manager, Safe Learning Environments, you will lead a team of professionals to advance policies and initiatives that promote mental health, well-being, and inclusive education from Early Childhood Services to Grade 12. Specific duties and tasks are assigned by the Director, System Support and Policy, and all work is guided by Alberta Education's core values of respect, integrity, accountability and excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and expertise in developing and implementing policies that foster safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments.
• Lead system capacity building to support mental health and well-being for children and youth.
• Develop guidelines, resources, and engagement plans to assist school authorities in meeting legislative requirements under the Education Act.
• Conduct research and environmental scans to identify emerging issues and trends impacting education policy.
• Collaborate with cross-ministry partners (e.g., Health, Children’s Services) to develop strategic frameworks addressing vulnerable children and youth.
• Represent the ministry on provincial and national committees, providing expertise on student mental health and well-being within inclusive learning environments.
• Prepare briefing notes and reports for senior leadership and the Minister on key education issues.
• Manage and mentor staff, fostering a respectful and high-performing work environment.

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.

• System Thinking - The work done within the Alberta Public Service (APS) is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups or projects inside and outside the APS.
• Drive for Results - Takes responsibility for achieving outcomes aligned with APS goals.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Lead and contribute to conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Agility - Possesses an ability to create an adaptable environment and overcome barriers through proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Develop Networks - Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders through proactive engagement and collaboration.

Qualifications

University graduation in Education, Public Policy, Public Administration, or in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four (4) years progressively responsible experience.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The position requires the following:

• Experience in program evaluation and data management.
• Experience in developing and implementing stakeholder engagements.
• Experience in developing analysis, reports, briefing notes, what we heard reports and other documents presenting policy options to Minister for consideration.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, both within and outside the Alberta public service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a diverse range of audiences.
• Strong decision-making abilities and proven abilities to manage politically sensitive issues.
• Experience leading a team of policy professionals.

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

This is (1) permanent, full-time positions working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is based in Edmonton. We require you to attach a Cover Letter with application explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.

The final candidate for this position will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks (including a criminal record check).

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

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -  https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.