Manager, Business Operations, Transportation
Government of Alberta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Edmonton • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$99,348 - CA$133,694 per year
About the role
- Provide expert guidance to school authorities on funding, legislation, governance, and complex operational issues
- Develop, interpret, and advise on Education and Childcare policies, regulations, and legislative requirements
- Lead the development and evaluation of policies, guidelines, and processes impacting the education system
- Support compliance monitoring activities by validating student eligibility and improving school authority record‑keeping practices
- Review and assess applications for new independent, ECS, or charter schools, providing recommendations based on regulatory compliance and budget analysis
- Serve as the provincial expert for student transportation, including budget development and regulatory oversight
- Investigate and mediate disputes related to student transportation service levels, eligibility, and fees
- Conduct reviews and audits of student transportation funding applications and ensure compliance with legislation and policy
- Provide training, resources, and guidance to enhance stakeholder understanding of governance, records, transportation, and funding requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with school authorities, stakeholders, and partner organizations
- Represent the Ministry on committees, working groups, and sector initiatives, sharing expertise and supporting collaborative work
Requirements
- University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by three years related experience
- Strong understanding of the Education Act, Funding Manual for School Authorities, Student Record Regulation, School Transportation Regulation and other related regulations
- Ability to analyze funding models, budget projections, transportation cost factors, and complex operational issues across school authorities
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior school authority leaders, government officials, and industry associations
- Comfort working under tight and unpredictable timelines while ensuring high-quality, accurate deliverables.
Benefits
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
policy developmentbudget analysiscompliance monitoringauditingdispute mediationstakeholder trainingrecord-keeping practicesregulatory oversightfunding analysisoperational issue analysis
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingleadershipadaptabilityanalytical thinkingtime managementinterpersonal skillsnegotiation