Onsite Manager, Business Operations, Transportation

Posted 6 days ago

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About the role

  • Manager responsible for business operations and stakeholder support within Alberta's education system. Providing expert guidance on funding, legislation, and governance to school authorities.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by three years related experience
  • Strong understanding of the Education Act, Funding Manual for School Authorities, Student Record Regulation, School Transportation Regulation and other related regulations
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Leadership and mentorship programs
  • Professional learning and development
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)

Job title

Manager, Business Operations, Transportation

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$99,348 - CA$133,694 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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