Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring 
Job Requisition ID: 87838
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 15, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2 
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year) 
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.

Ministry of Education and Childcare

Alberta Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12.

For more information on the Ministry of Education and Childcare, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education-and-childcare. 

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, the Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring leads accreditation, approval, and monitoring activities for charter schools, collegiate schools, independent schools, independent ECS operators, and Alberta Accredited International Schools. The role provides strategic leadership to ensure accreditation, approval, and monitoring requirements are effectively implemented; offers guidance and interpretation of related policies; and supports the development, implementation, and interpretation of education legislation, regulations, policies, and ministry initiatives.

The Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring is accountable for:

• Leading accreditation and approval processes for charter schools, collegiate schools, independent schools and independent ECS operators and Alberta Accredited International Schools.
• Providing leadership for monitoring activities related to Alberta Accredited International Schools and supporting the monitoring of private ECS operators.
• Supporting the development and implementation of government, ministry, branch, and sector priorities through expertise in school programming and operations.
• Advancing the goals of the Program and System Supports Division by contributing to its mandate, core functions, and strategic objectives in alignment with the department's vision, mission, and business plan.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

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.

• Agility: Effectively adapts to changing direction by modifying processes, procedures, and reporting requirements, communicating the rationale for changes, and ensuring smooth implementation across impacted areas.

• Systems Thinking: Identifies recurring, systemic issues and emerging trends across multiple areas, leveraging organizational awareness to navigate complex issues, engage appropriate stakeholders, and ensure effective consultation, coordination, and resolution.

• Drive for Results: Provides clear direction and specific actions to staff to ensure deadlines are understood and adhered to, while ensuring senior officials receive complete, timely, and accurate information, including relevant additional information and data to support decision-making.

• Build Collaborative Environments: Shares relevant and contentious information across the department and is prepared to delve into complex issues with a focus on improving processes and procedures for stakeholders, staff, and program areas.

Qualifications

University Graduation in Education or in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four years related experience.

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

The position requires the following knowledge and skills:
 

• Strong knowledge and experience of the Alberta K-12 education system, including ECS to Grade 12 programming and operations.
• Knowledge of government strategic priorities, policy directions, ministry business plan goals, and initiatives related to the ministry mandate.
• Understanding of the Alberta education system, including the operations of ECS operators, schools, school authorities, and related programs and resources.
• Knowledge of governance, operational practices, and administrative structures across ECS operators, school authorities, post-secondary institutions, non-government organizations, and government departments.
• Experience in project planning, including establishing outcomes, performance measures, and evaluation frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet-based tools.

 

Assets

• Possession of a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This is one (1) permanent, 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 qualification and suitability for this role.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP).
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 see Job Application Resources for 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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
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 at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca.