Career Education Consultant 69926
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Job Title:Career Education Consultant
Job Requisition ID:69926
Ministry:Education
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:FullTime
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:April 30 2025
Classification:021EDA (Education 1
Salary: $3199.90 to $4282.79 biweekly $83517 $111780/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 Career Education Division
The Curriculum and Career Education Division provides strategic leadership in establishing provincial standards and guidelines for curriculum for all subjects and grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. As part of the ministrys ongoing focus on student learning the division reviews revises and maintains provincial programs of study and learning and teaching resources in English and French and integrates First Nations Mtis and Inuit education.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director the Career Education Consultant supports the development and maintenance of highquality curriculum in careersbased programming (e.g. dual credit and offcampus education programming). The Career Education Consultant supports future careersbased curriculum development in alignment with The Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Kindergarten to Grade 12 Provincial Curriculum Programs of Study. This individual must be well connected with the education community to stay informed of issues.
The Career Education Consultant is primarily accountable for the content and quality of careerbased programming related policy and complex projects. Therefore the position has effective control over the significant activities and resources which produce the careerbased curriculum and is the position which must answer for the results.
The Career Education Consultant may represent the department on subject or programarea related committees at the provincial and national levels.
Responsibilities:
- The Career Education Consultant actively works with internal and external stakeholders to:
- Operate with a significant degree of freedom in the field seek the input of school authorities teachers students parents partners cultural and other community leaders and other stakeholders to inform programming decisions.
- Regularly interact with senior leaders of stakeholder communities to promote careerbased programming and initiatives (such as the Alberta Dual Credit Framework and OffCampus Handbook.
- Build teaching capacity in the application of the curriculum learning and teaching resources online or print student courses and assessment.
- Actively monitor curriculum and work towards continual improvement; and
- Seek the broader involvement of diverse communities (e.g. First Nations Mtis and Inuit community Francophone community).
2. The Career Education Consultant contributes to program and policy development by:
- Seeking input to inform policy and career education programming decisions.
- Researching analyzing and synthesizing information from a variety of sources to support program development and implementation.
- Providing specialized advice to support the implementation of curriculum and programs.
- Developing information and supports to stakeholders and other education partners regarding career education and programs; and
- Advising on approaches to support a seamless transition in curriculum from grade to grade from level to level and from senior high to postsecondary studies and the workplace.
3. The Career Education Consultant contributes to effective branch operations by:
- Supporting team operations including human and financial resources (contracts/grants) as assigned. This may include the supervision of Interchange Participants.
- Working collaboratively with team members to support decision making regarding content development processes research and planning.
- Providing advice and recommendations on emerging issues opportunities and challenges.
- Developing analyses business cases and briefing notes to assist with decisionmaking processes.
- Developing and leading detailed project plans; and
- Contributing to the design and delivery of professional learning for internal and external stakeholders to support consistent application of the vision guidelines considerations and features identified in The Guiding Framework.
Role Responsibilities (continued)
4. The Career Education Consultant responds to a high number of information requests by:
- Studying the nature and intricacies of the request.
- Researching all the issues.
- Deciding on key considerations and recommendations; and
- Preparing a department response including briefing materials appropriate support materials and correspondence.
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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
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in related field and seven years of related experience.
Or
Masters Degree in a related field plus five years related experience or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
Teaching and leadership experience at the school jurisdictional and/or provincial level.
Requires expert knowledge of:
- Careerbased programming in senior high school including a thorough understanding of its philosophy history and current research findings.
- Structures and policies of school authorities with respect to provincial accountability systems and teachers participation in such tasks as curriculum development.
- The administrative structures for school authorities teacher organizations postsecondary institutions and business and community partners.
- Curriculum development models
- Current and formative research regarding trends in curriculum and technology development
- The theory principles and practices in career education to ensure highquality researchinformed curriculum development
- Organizational culture and leadership theory
- Department goals and policies that relate to curriculum development and implementation
- Structures and policies of school authorities with respect to provincial accountability systems.
Assets include:
- Fluency in both French and English
- Sound project management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Understanding of research on the principles of 21st century learning and the implications for curriculum development
- Excellent research communication (oral written information literacy) and interpersonal skills
- Initiative agility and strong problemsolving skills
- Understanding of First Nations Mtis and Inuit culture and communities is considered a strong asset.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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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 Vaktaniaat.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
