Job Description

Job Information
Job Title: Business Operations Partner
Job Requisition ID: 80129
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent (3 positions)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 24, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: ​$3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,775- $104,572 /year)

The Financial Services and Capital Planning (FSCP) Division supports Alberta’s education system by providing strategic oversight of school capital planning, funding frameworks, financial accountability, and business operations across the province. The Division works closely with school authorities to ensure resources, policies, and governance structures support high quality learning environments and strong stewardship of public funds. FSCP enables informed decision making for the Ministry through evidence based analysis, collaborative stakeholder engagement, and the development of clear, effective operational policies.

For more information, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/education-and-childcare

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Business Operations, the Business Operation Partner represents the Minister and the Ministry in the field, providing senior school authority representatives with critical and timely information regarding Ministry initiatives and programs.

As a Business Operations Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to an assigned portfolio of school authorities, providing specialized expertise on business operations, governance requirements, interpretation of legislation, and application of provincial policies. Senior representatives, including secretary-treasurers and superintendents, depend on your guidance to support strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and effective delivery of education programs.

This role is ideal for someone who excels at complex issue analysis, relationship‑building, legislative interpretation, and cross-sector collaboration. You will represent the Ministry in the field, lead provincial initiatives, and support decision‑making at senior levels across the education sector.

This position is accountable for delivering the responsibilities listed below:

• Provide expert advice to school authorities on the application of legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to business operations, governance, and school board elections.
• Lead the review and approval processes for school board capital borrowing, including developing templates, thresholds, and guidance materials for school authorities.
• Oversee processes related to property dispositions, boundary changes, and establishment or alteration of school jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with the Education Act and related regulations.
• Serve as the Ministry’s primary contact for matters such as separate school district establishments, trustee election administration, and inquiries under multiple Acts.
• Lead or participate in provincial working groups and committees, including those related to accreditation of independent schools, charter school reviews, and electoral boundary updates.
• Support school authorities in matters of board structure and governance, including investigations, Ministerial Reviews, and recommendations to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school authorities and sector partners to facilitate business intelligence sharing, capacity development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training, resources, and presentations to enhance stakeholder understanding of legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Prepare briefing notes, correspondence, and analysis for senior Ministry officials, ensuring timely and well‑supported recommendations.

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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

• Systems Thinking: Considers the broader context and long‑term impacts of decisions to ensure alignment with organizational goals and system-wide outcomes,
  integrates diverse perspectives to anticipate implications and support sustainable, well‑informed solutions.

• Creative Problem Solving: Analyzes issues to identify root causes and generate practical, innovative options that strengthen outcomes and draws on available resources and perspectives to develop effective approaches to complex challenges.

• Agility: Adapts to shifting priorities and changing circumstances while maintaining focus on achieving desired results, navigates uncertainty proactively, helping others understand impacts and progress through change confidently.

• Drive for Results: Takes ownership of achieving high‑quality outcomes and uses time and resources efficiently to meet expectations, demonstrates commitment to delivering results that advance organizational objectives and contribute to public service outcomes.

• Develop Networks: Builds strong, respectful relationships that enhance collaboration and support effective information sharing, ensures varied perspectives are understood and represented, enabling better decisions and stronger organizational outcomes.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Required:

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and policy frameworks.
• Experience working with complex stakeholder groups, governance structures, or public‑sector operational frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship‑management skills.

Assets:

• Knowledge of the Education Act, Funding Manual for School Authorities, and related regulations.
• Experience in education sector operations, school authority governance, or public administration.
• Experience facilitating consultations, training sessions, or multi‑stakeholder committees.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work with minimal supervision, and adapt to rapidly changing issues.

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

These are (3) three positions, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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

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
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara a t liliane.karara@gov.ab.ca