Manager Resource Development 69925
Manager Resource Development 69925
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Job Title:Manager Resource Development
Job Requisition ID:69925
Ministry:Education
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:April 29 2025
Classification:Manager Zone 2 M41Z2
Salary:$3339.00 to $4493.32 biweekly $87147 $117275 /year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: of Education
Through safe and caring schools for all students Albertas 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 Mtis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.
For more information on the Ministry of Education please visit: and Teaching Resources Branch
The Learning and Teaching Resources Sector contributes to the ongoing work of the Curriculum Division by ensuring the delivery sustainability and scalability of authorized learning and teaching resources to support Albertas provincial kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum. This sector provides a centralized model for learning and teaching resource identification procurement development authorization and maintenance. To enable the sustainment and scalability of this work the sector leads resource strategy intellectual property and resource management services.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director Resource Development Review and Authorization this position leads the development of learning and teaching resources for provincial K12 curriculum in English and French. This position identifies projects for learning and teaching resources that are required to be developed maintained or transitioned from legacy sites to support piloting and implementation of curriculum while ensuring that all resources are able to move through the authorization process conform to inclusive education principles and can be integrated into Educations Curriculum application. The manager leads a team of skilled staff that can support the design development and delivery of learning and teaching resources including the utilization of contingent resources and vendors to support the creation and maintenance of highquality resources for use by all teachers students parents and other educational stakeholders.
The Manager Resource Development also oversees any projects that are part of the delivery of learning and teaching resources provides advice to internal and external education stakeholders collaborates with other teams to identify needs or gaps helps to inform senior leadership on development and maintenance to enable informed decisions on priorities estimated budget costs and trends and evolution of resource development. The position establishes and maintains strong communication and working relationships with key internal and external partners to ensure accurate and timely flow of information about learning and teaching resources.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director this position leads the design development and delivery of resources to support the K12 curriculum that enables a scalable and sustainable approach to crownowned resource collections. In this role the position will:
- Focus on the delivery of learning and teaching resources to support piloting and implementation of K12 provincial curriculum.
- Lead the development of learning and teaching resources supporting the implementation of the K12 curriculum (from pilot to updates/improvements to sunset if appropriate).
- Lead a team to identify resource gaps by subject area in accordance with curriculum and resource guidelines.
- Develop a plan for how to address these resource gaps and request and oversee the use of contingent (contract) labour if required.
- Manage various resource projects that will enhance the learning and teaching experience in Albertas education system by ensuring that development includes inclusive scalable and sustainable approaches.
- Oversee the maintenance of resources including but not limited to change to design technology or usability.
- Collaborate with a large and diverse internal and external stakeholder community.
- Respond to action requests and other requests from leadership.
Role Responsibilities Continued
The position is essential for managing a team and contributing to the management of the RDRA branch by:
- Leading and effectively managing team operations to ensure outcomes are delivered in accordance with business and operational plans.
- Leading the team in decision making regarding content development processes and planning.
- Preparing department response materials including briefings and correspondence related to resources to assist decision making processes.
- Leading the team on researching issues and gaps in resources.
- Overseeing the maintenance of resources that require attention to design technology or usability.
- Providing leadership with advice and recommendations on emerging issues opportunities and challenges.
- Developing and managing detailed project plans and leading complex projects.
Other responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and enabling the team to achieve results in an effective expeditious and productive manner.
- Fostering a collaborative nimble and innovative culture.
- Providing recommendations and advice to inform decisionmaking by executive leaders and government officials.
- Working collaboratively with leaders across the unit branch sector and division to advance the goals and priorities of the division.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
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.
Minimum of two or more years of experience in leading teams and projects in training and educational environment is required.
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.
Related experience must include:
- Leading and working effectively on project teams.
- Communicating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and working collaboratively to develop solutions to complex problems think strategically and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Assets:
- Excellent facilitation and project management skills or PMP certification.
- Prior experience in leading and managing project teams.
- Knowledge and experience with the education system.
- Stakeholder management and engagement experience.
- Strong research and analytical abilities problemsolving and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in French (written and verbal).
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
This is a fulltime permanent position working 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday based out of Edmonton.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a written assessment.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Parking is not provided for this position.
Employee annual professional fees/dues are not covered for this position.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Applicants are required to provide a cover letter that outlines in detail their experiences and how that experience relates specifically to the requirements for this position. Applications without an appropriate cover letter or appropriate resume will not be considered.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) .
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
- Positive workplace culture and worklife balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contactRashi Vaktania at.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
