The National School Food Program (NSFP) Coordinator

Job Information
Job Title: The National School Food Program (NSFP) Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 87512
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary till March 31,2027
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 28, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.2 to $4,126.82 ($82,168 - $107,710/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.

Within the Ministry of Education and Childcare, the System Support and Governance Division supports the education system through strategic policy, stakeholder relations, governance, and intergovernmental coordination. The Stakeholder Relations/Intergovernmental Relations unit works with school authorities, education partners, Government of Alberta ministries, federal partners, and provincial-territorial counterparts to support collaboration, program implementation, accountability, and reporting requirements related to key education initiatives, including the National School Food Program.

To learn more about the Ministry of Education & Childcare, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education-and-childcare 

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Intergovernmental Relations, the National School Food Program (NSFP) Coordinator supports Alberta’s implementation of the Canada-Alberta National School Food Program Agreement. This position coordinates reporting, accountability, stakeholder engagement, risk management, intergovernmental coordination, and federal funding administration to support effective program delivery and ensure Alberta meets its obligations under the agreement.

• Reporting and Accountability
  Coordinate the collection, validation, analysis, and improvement of program data and reporting processes to support interim, annual, and ad hoc reporting requirements under the NSFP Agreement.
• Strategic Analysis and Decision Support
  Prepare briefing materials, correspondence, presentations, research, jurisdictional scans, and evidence-based advice to support executive and ministerial decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Information Management
  Serve as a point of contact for school authorities and education partners, coordinate engagement activities, analyze feedback, and maintain accurate program resources and communications.
• Risk Management and Program Delivery
  Monitor operational, program, and stakeholder risks; identify issues; recommend mitigation strategies; and track commitments, deliverables, and reporting deadlines to support successful implementation.
• Intergovernmental Policy Advice and Representation
  Research and analyze federal, provincial, and territorial school food program developments, support Alberta positions, and contribute to collaborative intergovernmental work related to education and school food programming.
• Federal Funding Administration
  Support the administration of federal NSFP funding by assisting with funding policies, procedures, guidelines, reporting requirements, accountability frameworks, and related resources.
  

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.

• Creative Problem Solving
  Engages stakeholders and uses available resources to understand root causes, improve reporting and funding processes, and develop practical solutions to complex program, policy, and implementation issues.
• Build Collaborative Environments
  Works across ministry divisions, school authorities, federal partners, and other stakeholders to support shared understanding, reduce barriers, and coordinate effective delivery of the National School Food Program.
• Develop Networks
  Builds and maintains trusted relationships with education partners, government representatives, provincial and territorial counterparts, and other stakeholders to support information sharing, accountability, and coordinated program implementation.
•  Agility
  Anticipates and responds to changing policies, reporting requirements, funding conditions, stakeholder needs, and intergovernmental priorities while managing risks and keeping program objectives on track.

Qualifications

University Graduation plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience in policy analysis and development or similar; or equivalent as described below.

Required

• Experience coordinating initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and tight timelines.
• Experience preparing briefings, reports, correspondence, presentations, and strategic advice for senior leadership.
• Experience analyzing data, research, policy information, or reporting submissions to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Experience managing reporting, compliance, or accountability requirements related to funding agreements, programs, or policy initiatives.
•  Experience building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery and accountability.
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other data analysis and reporting tools.

Assets

• Knowledge of Alberta’s education system, including school authority structures and education sector stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal-provincial-territorial relations, intergovernmental agreements, or funding arrangements.
• Knowledge of performance measurement, accountability frameworks, or data analysis methodologies.
  

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

Notes

This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is located in Edmonton.

Please ensure your resume highlights how your previous work experience is related to the qualifications and requirements for this position. Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year. 
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) OR 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 .