JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74190
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 26, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 - $117,275 /year)

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE

Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education – one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry is responsible for: developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.

1. MANAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF K–12 CAREER EDUCATION CURRICULUM.

• Lead a team to draft curriculum and identify appropriate resources and assessments.
• Conduct research on best practices and emerging trends.
• Advise education partners on curriculum implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure curriculum meets partner needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

University graduation in a related field (Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, etc.), plus a minimum of 4 years of related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for on 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.

RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

• Solid knowledge of Alberta’s K–12 education system and curriculum development practices.
• Experience applying research and managing knowledge across systems.
• Proficiency with tools like SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director, Career Education, the Manager, Career Education Curriculum leads the development of K–12 career education curriculum and manages the review of locally developed courses and external learning opportunities.
The Manager ensures curriculum aligns with key policy documents, including the Ministerial Order on Student Learning and the Guiding Framework. They support the development of policies and processes for reviewing and approving locally developed curriculum and external learning, ensuring recommendations meet approval standards.
To deliver on branch priorities, the Manager supervises staff, oversees planning, and ensures curriculum supports equitable learning for all students. The role involves resolving issues related to career education programming, service provider procurement, data sharing, and policy development.

Key challenges include:

• Building consensus among stakeholders with varied priorities, including education and industry partners.
• Applying the Guiding Framework consistently while respecting subject expertise.
• Implementing efficient processes for internal and external partners.
• Managing competing priorities across multiple projects.