JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74189
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 13, 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

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with strong project management and analytical capabilities. You bring:

• Proven ability to lead and contribute to project teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, coordinating timelines, and overseeing resource review processes.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data and make informed decisions on educational resources.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager, Resource Authorization oversees the review and authorization of K–12 learning and teaching resources, ensuring alignment with the Provincial Resource Review Guide, the Education Act, and the Alberta Human Rights Act. The role supports integration of resources into provincial digital platforms and leads a flexible team of staff and contractors, to meet curriculum implementation needs. The manager provides expert guidance on resource vetting and helps shape workflows for how resources are reviewed, authorized, and aligned with curriculum.
This position focuses on delivering sustainable and scalable learning and teaching resources—primarily in English and French—to support the implementation and ongoing delivery of new provincial curriculum. It identifies human resource needs and balances the use of full-time staff, contractors, and teacher engagement across Alberta. The manager also determines the expertise required and recommends the best approach to ensure subject matter expertise is effectively utilized.
Key challenges navigating diverse perspectives, adapting to shifting priorities, and proposing solutions with limited direction. The role requires agility, strategic planning, and the ability to pivot based on leadership insights while ensuring timely access to the expertise needed for resource authorization.