JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74186
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 14, 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.

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.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager, Program Implementation, leads the strategic development and execution of a provincial K–12 curriculum implementation model in both English and French. This role oversees a team and collaborates with internal and external partners to design and deliver annual implementation plans, professional learning strategies, field testing and classroom piloting processes. The manager ensures sustainable curriculum rollout through evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
This position requires strong leadership in navigating complex stakeholder environments, managing high-profile initiatives under public scrutiny, and adapting to evolving timelines and feedback. The successful candidate will drive the development of policies, guidelines, and supports that build capacity across school authorities and education partners for effective curriculum implementation.

THE ROLE ALSO REQUIRES STRENGTH IN:

• Research and analytical skills to evaluate data and develop recommendations.
• Strategic thinking to design program frameworks and plans.
• Interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and decision-making to support standards and processes.
• Strong communication skills for preparing documents and articulating concepts.
• Human resource management and stakeholder facilitation.
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