French Language Services Manager

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 62881
Ministry: Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 23, 2024
Classification: Management Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44bi-weekly ($84,609-$113,859/year)
The French Language Services Branch (FLSB) provides support to the Minister, the ministry, four francophone regional authorities (which oversee 46 schools) through translation services and field services. FLSB promotes continuous improvement and system effectiveness with regional authorities, monitors for compliance on accountability/assurance requirements, and facilitates efforts in areas for improvement. This team provides a strategic focus and cohesive approach to implementation of education-related legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and initiatives, while understanding local context and priorities within and across francophone regional authorities. FLSB strives to ensure that francophone education is equitable and supports the rights and access to a francophone education for French first language students, French immersion students, and French second language students (core French).

QUALIFICATIONS

University graduate degree with a focus on Education, supplemented by four years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The French Language Services Manager is the department’s lead to provide the governance and operations parameters to an assigned set of provincial francophone authority superintendents and education directors to align the policies, operations and practices of Kindergarten to Grade 12 education with provincial legislation, regulation, and policy. The French Language Services Manager promotes innovation and system effectiveness; monitors and provides direction to Francophone authorities for compliance on planning, reporting and accountability/assurance requirements, and is accountable for ensuring compliance. This leadership role strengthens connections between ministry priorities and provincial francophone education authority work in the service of students across the province of Alberta.
Oversight and monitoring of provincial francophone education authorities to ensure their effective management and operations so that students succeed in learning. Collaborate with several department areas (e.g. Policy and Planning, System Assurance, Curriculum) to develop annual regional authority planning and reporting requirements based on the Education Act. Lead the annual evaluation and approval of francophone regional authority 3-Year Education Plans and Annual Education Results Reports. Manage strategies to facilitate adherence to ministry requirements (e.g., working with regional staff, providing advice and policy interpretation, establishing improvement plans).
Issues and queries are identified and addressed to sustain alignment between ministry and francophone authority policies and practices. Lead the integrated identification and response to issues management that impact francophone authorities and related stakeholders. Handle highly confidential information and be relied on to exercise sound judgment when providing information to ministry staff, stakeholders and the public. Provide leadership and guidance in the interpretation and implementation of education-related legislation, regulations and policies and ministry programs. Lead the provision of advisory services. Guide francophone authorities in understanding and applying provincial governance framework.
System intelligence is consolidated and shared to keep senior department officials and the Minister apprised of current and emerging opportunities and issues in the field. Foster capacity building for the delivery of services to francophone regional authorities and stakeholders within the province is supported and continually enhanced. Prepare and refine policy and decision-making advice that includes Action Requests and briefings to senior department officials and the Minister. Review and recommend changes to provincial policy, funding regulations, and standards documents issued by French Language Services and other department areas. Seek and share opportunities for innovation and improvement within the department and in the field. Represent francophone perspectives across the department to encourage a collaborative approach across the province for French Language Services.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

Strong partnerships and relationships are sustained to advance integrated path forward for the ministry and all francophone regional authorities. Develop and ensure effective processes for communication and decision-making. Liaise and update authorities and stakeholders on relevant government perspectives and opportunities of mutual interest. Maintain mutually trusted relationships across francophone regional authorities and with related stakeholders. Promote strategies to enhance coordination and collaboration across francophone authorities and between related stakeholder organizations to support robust and vibrant francophone education and culture in Alberta. Maintain strong working relationships with other department units on topics related to French Language Services.
The team achieves its business goals in alignment with unit and branch priorities within a positive team environment. Develop and implement operations plans in alignment with branch plans and department priorities. Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to ensure the team’s effective service delivery. Provide the team with the tools and supports that enables them to effectively deliver their objectives. Ensure rigor in all team activities and alignment with ministry and GOA frameworks. Foster a culture of holistic and strategic thinking about team functions and how they impact current and future department priorities and operations. Account for team financial and human resources. Review and approve various reports and responses (e.g., Action Requests, Briefing Notes, Memorandum to Cabinet, Engagement and Consultation Analysis Recommendations) prior to submission to the Director’s Office.
FLSB is positioned to achieve goals in line with ministry and government priorities and stakeholder needs. Inform and advise the Director on emergent issues and execute resolution strategies. Provide advice and recommendations to the department leaders to inform their decision-making and to shape responses. Participate in branch planning and reporting. Open and maintain pathways for collaboration, information sharing, and integrated reporting. Represent FLSB and/or ministry perspectives on working groups and committees. Serve as acting Director as needed.
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