Director, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Services

Alberta Education

(Senior Manager)
$93,156 to $118,296

EDMONTON - An opportunity exists for you to demonstrate your strong leadership skills. We are seeking a highly motivated senior manager with education administration experience, ideally at the central office level in either a public or separate school system, who has first hand knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture and proficiency in communicating with members of these communities. Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Learning Supports Division, you will guide and support staff in providing service to school authorities in 62 jurisdictions across the province on matters relating to First Nations, Métis and Inuit programs and services in the K-12 learning system. Branch staff also work with 44 band authorities and Indian and Northern Affairs of Canada regarding the use of Alberta program standards in Band-operated schools. You will assist also in the implementation of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy throughout Alberta. You will ensure that the information needs of key clients and stakeholders are addressed and that important linkages are maintained. In addition, you will assist staff in applying their diverse competencies and interests in program areas as needed for implementing the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Services team charter.

You will have knowledge of the Alberta basic learning system and will bring a strong interest in service excellence and commitment to improving education for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree preferably in Education, eligibility for teacher certification in Alberta is preferred. Extensive current related administrative experience ideally at the jurisdictional level is required. An in-depth knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture, an ability to communicate effectively with members of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities plus proficiency in Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Blackfoot or another First Nations, Métis and Inuit language is essential. Excellent leadership experience with a diverse team would be a definite asset. Equivalencies will be considered.

For further information regarding this position, contact Wilma Haas, Assistant Deputy Minister of Learning Supports at (780) 427-2051 (toll free by dialing 310-0000 first).

Please submit your application form or resume quoting the competition number to:

Alberta Education, Human Resource Services,
8th floor, Commerce Place,
10155-102 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4L5
Fax: (780) 422-5362

Apply online at http://www.gov.ab.ca/jobs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants who apply online will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of their application.

Competition No: 048384
Closing Date: May 23, 2008.
Open Competition