Production Lead - Diploma/CAEC

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 66759
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: February 13, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
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 Arts, Design, Education, Public Administration, Business or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Requirements:

• Excellent writing, speaking, and editing skills.
• Ability to organize, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivation, ability to work well independently and with a team using good interpersonal skills.

• High-level skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.Graphic artist skills with Adobe Illustrator and desktop publishing skills with Adobe InDesign are highly desirable.

• Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager, Document Design and Production, the Production Lead:

• Manages production of desktop publishing, editing, proofreading and graphics from branches in the Provincial Assessment sector, including operational assessments, practice tests and field tests for 20 diploma subjects in English and French, as well as 10 subjects in English and French for the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC).
• Works with staff across the branches to develop standards and guidelines for documents produced for students, teachers, administrators, and parents that effectively communicate and support provincial assessments in Alberta’s kindergarten to grade 12 education system and a pan-Canadian high school credential.
• Ensures that all documents, in both print and electronic formats, meet high editorial standards and are consistent with government, department and legal requirements, including the Copyright Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).
• Proofreads Kindergarten to grade 12 subject area documents and CAEC material to ensure accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization; acronyms and abbreviations; and consistency of style and format.
• Coordinates arrangements for printing of assessments, where needed, with printers to ensure effective use of resources and preparation of high-quality assessments within standards, timelines, and budget.
• Supervises assessment productions’ editors, desktop publishers, and artists.

• Manages and maintains assigned budget for the Document Production Unit and ensures expenditures are within forecasts.Prepares and maintains the tracking tools for the Document Production Unit.

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Essential competencies required for this role include:

• Systems Thinking – This position requires an awareness of the stakeholders, clients, and other Ministries impacted by sector operations, including relevant organizations, committees, advisory groups, and representatives. The successful candidate must also understand Ministry business plan goals, organization structure, and priorities and cross-ministry initiatives, including understanding of the provincial education system (Kindergarten to Grade 12), education issues, and the Ministry’s position on past and current education issues.
• Drive for Results – This position requires organization and time-management skills, including ability to set priorities and function under pressure while meeting exacting standards and adjusting for the style of various signatories; must anticipate how the Minister, Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister, and Executive Director would respond to a given issue. A commitment to confidentiality, tact, discretion, and diplomacy is also required.
• Build Collaborative Environments – This position requires strong interpersonal communication and consultation skills to build and maintain a collaborative and cooperative environment with internal staff. This position must work independently as well as contribute effectively in a team environment.
• Agility – This position must recognize the changing landscape of education in Alberta, anticipate changing priorities, and embrace the challenges of working on diverse tasks and with a wide variety of colleagues. This position must also pro-actively incorporate change into processes if required.
• Creative Problem Solving – This position requires analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly analyze diverse issues and integrate needs of diverse clients and stakeholders to lead a team to the deliverables on time and within budget