Executive Director, Childcare Transformation and Strategy
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Job Summary
Job Information
Job Title: Executive Director Childcare Transformation and Strategy
Job Requisition ID: 76547
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 2 2025
Classification: Executive Manager I
About Us
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information please visit: Education and Childcare supports children students parents teachers and administrators from childcare and Early Childhood Services through Grade 12.
Reporting to theAssistant Deputy Minister Childcare Strategy and Policy the Executive Director Childcare Transformation and Strategy is responsible for planning developing and managing implementation of child care transformation initiatives and is accountable to champion a vision for childcare in this role you will provide direction to ensure achievement of Albertas ELCC vision and goals through policy development project management issue identification problem-solving strategic thinking and collaborating in the program design and implementation of system transformation. As the Executive Director you will ensure that relationships partnerships policies and resources are in place to support delivery of a broad and diverse range of strategies programs and services as well as building strategic relationships and collaboration with other parts of the division department and other ministries and stakeholders.
Qualifications
As Executive Director you bring extensive senior management experience and track record of leading high-impact projects that shape public policy and enhance service delivery. You demonstrate expertise in policy development and change management consistently achieving positive outcomes. You are a strategic leader known for driving transformative initiatives and building impactful partnerships with a proven ability to deliver high-quality results on complex priorities through a results-oriented approach to planning negotiation and implementation.
Your ability to build collaborative relationships and cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders including government agencies community organizations and non-profit and business sectors will support your success in this role. Experience working on intergovernmental initiatives and a deep understanding of government decision-making processes including accountability frameworks and governance structures are assets.
Related bachelors degree is required and a masters degree is preferred.
Salary
$5234.94 - $6879.68 bi-weekly ($136631 - $179559 yearly)
Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:
- Compensation Overview
- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Pension plans:
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Opportunity to participate in an interim hybrid work schedule (per Alberta Public Service policy) of up to two days working from your home office.
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile
How to Apply
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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 a copy of the role profile and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Executive Search at .
If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above please continue to check for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
