JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 69692
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: April 22, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)
Alberta Education supports students, parents, teachers, and administrators from Early Childhood Service (ECS) through Grade 12. 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 has the following responsibilities: develop curriculum and set standards; evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes; teacher development and certification; supports students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and oversees basic education policy and regulations.

CURRICULUM AND CAREER EDUCATION DIVISION

The Curriculum and Career Education Division provides strategic leadership in establishing provincial standards and guidelines for curriculum for all subjects in kindergarten to Grade 12. As part of the ministry’s ongoing focus on student learning, the division develops, reviews, revises and maintains provincial curriculum and associated learning and teaching resources in English and French, and integrates First Nations, Métis, and Inuit education.
It is a unique and exciting time to be part of our team! Be part of Alberta Education and share your talent, leadership and success as you help to shape the future of education in Alberta.

QUALIFICATIONS

University graduation in a related field plus 2 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; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Knowledge and/or experience of the following are requirements for this position:

• Excellent English verbal and writing skills. (A written test might be administered)
• Experience analyzing and synthesizing qualitative data Ability to effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing

Knowledge and/or experience of the following are considered assets for this position:

• A master’s degree with research and/or policy focus
• Ability to communicate in French, especially to analyze data that is in French.
• Strong understanding of department policies, regulations, business plan, procedures, and operational requirements
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate and prioritize a number of projects and related activities.
• Familiarity with data analysis software systems (NVivo, etc.).

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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager, Research Policy & Correspondence Unit, this position provides research and analysis services for the division. As part of a highly collaborative team, this position coordinates short/medium research and policy projects and supports long-term projects, including identification of issues, defining problems, development of methodologies for research/analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and coordination, analysis, and provision of research findings. The focus of the position is to provide an array of comprehensive services including developing policy options and providing research data analysis, briefings, recommendations and consultation to support informed planning and development of policy and programs pertaining to the Curriculum and Career Education.