BILINGUAL MANAGER, TEST ADMINISTRATION, LEARNING ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS/GESTIO

at  CMEC Council Of Ministers of Education Canada

THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF EDUCATION, CANADA (CMEC) is an intergovernmental body providing leadership in policy development, program administration, and research at the pan-Canadian and international levels. Located in the heart of Toronto (steps from the St. Clair subway), CMEC is seeking a:

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Superior command of English and French, both written and spoken
• Graduate degree (master’s or PhD) in a relevant field, or undergraduate degree with equivalent work experience in project management and preparing reports
• A degree with a specialization in educational assessment and measurement is an asset
• Experience with educational programs or initiatives, typically gained through senior project experience at provincial/territorial ministries/departments of education, educational institutions, or private educational assessment companies
• Experience in a managerial role, managing projects at the pan-Canadian and international levels or of an equivalent scale is considered an asset
• Excellent knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis is considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relevant networks and positive working relationships with CMEC teams, senior government officials, international project consortium members, contractors, and other interested parties
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, with strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare project plans, monitor progress, and track timelines, as well as provide project deliverables on time and within budget
• Ability to manage competing priorities, and to identify and mitigate project risks
• Highly developed decisionmaking and problemsolving abilities
• Experience with developing and delivering presentations to large audiences
• Superior writing skills, with ability to analyze and convey complex data and information to a variety of audiences
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in highly confidential and sensitive situations
• Knowledge of education systems in Canada
• Ability to travel within Canada and internationally for short durations a few times per year

The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, as well as a full benefits package, including:

• Competitive vacation allotment
• Twelve (12) paid statutory holidays
• Ten (10) paid sick days
• Five (5) paid personal days
• Personal wellness and professional development account ($600 annually)
• Contribution towards employee’s own retirement savings plan
• Health benefits
• Flexible work schedule, with the opportunity for hybrid or remote work

Please send an electronic version of your cover letter and résumé to the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), by 4:00 p.m. EDT, November 14, 2024. For more information, visit us at www.cmec.ca.
CMEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible environment, where all employees, business partners, and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Human Resources team know.
CMEC thanks all candidates for their interest in this position. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please refer the Job description for details