Government of Alberta

Operations Manager

Government of Alberta

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Edmonton • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$99,348 - CA$133,694 per year

About the role

  • Supports the department, Minister of Education and Kindergarten to Grade 12 school authorities including providing leadership, direction and oversight in the development and delivery of the Provincial Approach to Student Information (PASI) system.
  • Promotes innovation and system effectiveness; monitors and provides strategic and operational leadership, linking the internal department business areas with stakeholders as it relates to student records.
  • Leads and coordinates prioritization of operational activities, unit processes and assignment of unit resources.
  • Collaborates various stakeholders such as Ministry stakeholders, Advanced Education, Health, Elections Alberta, cross ministry partners, private sector Student Information System (SIS) vendors, ApplyAlberta, Alberta Post-secondary institutions, Alberta Accredited Schools and Alberta Accredited International schools and school authorities to ensure alignment with local student information systems and PASI.
  • Consult and liaise with internal and external stakeholders through focus groups and workshops.
  • Translate Student Records and Operations programs, policies, and services into deliverables.
  • Provides leadership and guidance in the interpretation and implementation by school authorities of education-related legislation, regulations and policies and ministry programs and initiatives.

Requirements

  • University graduation in a field related to the position (Business, Economics, Arts etc), supplemented by four years related experience.
  • Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
  • A master’s degree in information technology, Business or a related program will be preferred but not required.
  • Directly related experience in the area of Business Analysis and Project Management.
  • In-depth understanding and thorough knowledge of project, records and information management processes.
  • Thorough knowledge of related legislation and frameworks (e.g., Education Act; FOPA, POPA, Student Records Regulation).
  • Broad knowledge of information technology trends, emerging technology and best practices.
  • Knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle methodologies, Enterprise Architecture, and Service Management frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to host and chair focus groups with the ability to problem solve, conceptualize and synthesize large amounts of information.
  • Experience leading a team would be considered an asset.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with student records programs/services or an academic records environment.
  • Knowledge of government emergency/disaster planning and safety/security protocols.
Benefits
  • Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
  • Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
  • Leadership and mentorship programs.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Business AnalysisProject ManagementRecords ManagementInformation ManagementSystems Development LifecycleEnterprise ArchitectureService ManagementStudent Information SystemsLegislation KnowledgeInformation Technology Trends
Soft skills
LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingConceptualizationSynthesisCommunicationStakeholder EngagementFacilitationStrategic ThinkingOperational Oversight