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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: JR 31406Ministry: Children’s ServicesLocation: Edmonton, AlbertaFull or Part-Time: Full-Time PermanentHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: August 18, 2022Classification: Management Manager Zone 2About UsA successful society is defined by its people and the opportunities available for them to fully and actively participate in all aspects of life and provide for their families. Children’s Services works to foster a society in which families are secure and resilient, individuals have safe, sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. You can be part of helping us make a difference!To find out more about our work visit:RoleAre you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity to use your strategic thinking and enhance your analytical skills Do you have what it takes to join a group of professionals committed to making a real difference in the lives of children, youth and familiesIf so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to apply your knowledge of legislation, policy, casework practice and grant management skills to assist in support for childcare programs in Alberta. The manager works in the Regional and Community Program Delivery (RCPD) Branch of the Child Care and Youth Services Division of Children’s Services.Reporting to the Director, Innovative Projects and Program Support, this position is currently responsible for leading the Inclusive Child Care program and providing support for space creation initiatives. As more innovative programs and grants are managed under the Director, the manager must be flexible to take on new opportunities and responsibilities in this fast-moving environment. The position currently supervises six Program Specialists (PS4) and 5 Grant Specialists (PS4).The position is essential to ensuring all children in licensed childcare setting are included and respected as active participants in quality childcare programs. The manager will be responsible for reporting, planning, and building the programs, as well as training staff and educating childcare programs. The position will report to the Director, Innovative Projects, RCPD Branch and be responsible for producing and reporting on ministry priority outcomes involving programs supporting licensed childcare, particularly related to the Alberta Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement (ACELCCA). They will also work in collaboration with other RCPD managers, senior managers and other managers in the Child Care and Youth Services division. They will work with childcare programs and community partners to receive ongoing feedback and communication. The manager will strive to measure program outcomes and work towards continuous improvement.The position must demonstrate effective leadership to ensure that ministry initiatives are aligned with overall Government of Alberta and ministry mandates. The position facilitates initiatives and supports current programs through development, implementation, and continual enhancement of effective strategies, processes and working relationships.QualificationsA university degree in social sciences, business administration, or public administration plus a minimum of four years of progressively responsible supervisory or leadership experience in the area of social policy development for children, youth or families is required. Equivalencies will be considered.Experience with grants and contracts is highly desirable.Equivalencies will be considered: Master’s Degree and 1-year related experience; OR related diploma and 5 years related experience; OR related certificate and 6 years related experience.The successful candidate will also have experience using the Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel.Assets:

• Negotiation and consensus building skills
• Grant experience
• Innovation
• Team building skills
• Leadership Skills

APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:If you haven’t included competency information in the “Role” section, you can include the critical competencies with examples of how they relate to the role being recruited to in this section; below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving

Salary$3,062.51 to $4,121.25 bi-weekly: ($79,931.51 to $107,,564.62/ year)NotesHours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pmLocation: Sterling Place Building 9940 106 St, Edmonton, AB T5K 1C4How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants 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.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementWe 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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dawn Bradbury at dawn.bradbury@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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