Job Description

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Business Operations and Transportation
Job Requisition ID: 78595
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 21, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,806.46 - $5,122.39 ($99,348 - $133,694/year)

The Business Operations and Stakeholder Support Branch within the Ministry of Education and Childcare plays a central role in strengthening the operational effectiveness, governance practices, and service delivery of Alberta’s education system. The branch provides strategic guidance, policy interpretation, and operational support to school authorities, ensuring compliance with legislation, funding requirements, and provincial priorities. It also leads collaborative engagement with education partners, school authority leaders, and sector organizations to address emerging issues, promote consistent standards, and enhance the overall responsiveness of programs and services across the province. Through its focus on both business operations and stakeholder relations, the branch supports informed decision‑making and contributes to a well‑governed, transparent, and student‑centered education system.

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

Role Responsibilities

The Manager, Business Operations and Student Transportation provides support and advice to school authority business officials regarding complex and diverse school business issues as well as information regarding funding policy, legislative requirements and governance. This position is also considered the provincial expert for the student transportation program, including development of the annual student transportation budget. This role is responsible for providing verbal and written advice to senior representatives of the Ministry, Government, school authorities and stakeholders regarding student transportation funding policy, legislation and regulations.

The following points outline the key responsibilities of this 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.

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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 - Applies broad legislative, policy, and operational context to develop solutions that align with government direction and support school authority governance and student transportation needs.
• Creative Problem Solving - Engages diverse perspectives and analytical approaches to resolve complex school business and transportation challenges while addressing risks and stakeholder concerns.
• Agility - Anticipates shifting priorities and adapts policy or funding approaches quickly to ensure effective delivery of student transportation and business operations services.
• Drive for Results - Delivers high‑quality, timely outcomes by navigating tight timelines, removing barriers, and ensuring compliance in business operations and transportation funding processes.
• Develop Networks - Builds strong, trust‑based relationships with school authorities, ministry colleagues, and sector organizations to collaboratively address issues and improve system effectiveness.

Qualifications

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by three years related experience.

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

Required:

• Strong understanding of the Education Act, Funding Manual for School Authorities, Student Record Regulation, School Transportation Regulation and other related regulations to provide accurate guidance and ensure compliance.
• 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.

Assets:

• Previous Supervisor experience leading a team.
• Experience with cost model analysis, forecasting, and assessing financial viability of new school authority applications.
• Experience developing and delivering training, manuals, and resource materials for school authorities.
• Working with multiple ministries, legislators, or federal partners on cross‑jurisdictional issues.
• Familiarity with ASBOA, STAA, ASTAC, and other industry groups.

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) - 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
• 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.

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 Rashi Vaktania at Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca