Education Resource Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Alberta Human Rights Commission’s Communication, Education and Engagement Division (CEE) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Education Resources Coordinator to join our team. This position plays a pivotal role in overseeing the development of education and information resources, including for the Commission’s website and other educational publications. 

You will play a key role in analyzing the efficacy of current resources, and make recommendations for enhancing our offerings in line with stakeholder needs and organizational priorities. This position reports to the Manager, Public Information and Education and leads project teams to develop education resources from the conceptual stage through development, implementation, and evaluation.  

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing education and information resources, managing all aspects of project management including planning, research, consultation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

• Ability to create and manage timelines

• Providing expert advice on the content and format of Commission education offerings

• Translating complex human rights concepts into plain language content for specific audiences

• Applying adult learning and accessibility principles (such as WCAG 2.1)

• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that resources are comprehensive and complementary, and meet the needs oftarget audiences as well as all Albertans

• Working with other staff to disseminate materials and resources to key stakeholders

• Understanding of program research and evaluation

• Overseeing project budgets and contracts

• Providing leadership, advice and consultation to other staff involved in developing documents, publications, and related resources

• Developing educational content for the website,  the Commission’s key education tool 

• Overseeing procurement processes and supervising contracted service providers

• Supporting the education team in implementing multimedia to maximize accessibility of human rights education resources 

• Providing expert advice on the content and format of Commission education and information resources to increase their clarity and usability for target audiences. 

• Demonstrating an understanding of human rights, as it relates to Alberta’s human rights legislation, diversity and inclusion, and other human rights principles

• Participating in Communication, Education and Engagement’s (CEE) strategic planning and reporting,

Required:

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and schedule assignments to meet deadlines. 

• Excellent organizational and time -management skills. 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of the linkage between print and online resources and how they integrate with websites and social media and digital platforms.

• Excellent editing and proofreading skills, with keen attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, consistency and engagement in the updating and creation of publications

• Attention to detail

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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Agility: You can actively seek out new opportunities and find alternative approaches in unclear or complex situations. You can also support others in recognizing, assessing, and applying different strategies.

Creative Problem Solving: Considerable judgement is required to determine and communicate priorities and direct workload to successfully achieve results. This position provides strategic direction to staff, including leadership and influencing skills to build consensus and motivate others to accept and adopt innovative concepts and approaches, ensuring human resources are led and managed in an appropriate manner to achieve high levels of employee engagement, job satisfaction, and team cohesiveness.

Develop Networks: Build effective networks by connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders. Interpersonal and relationship management skills to consult and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.

Drive for Results: You can set clear goals, prioritize tasks, and stay focused on achieving them. You can follow through on responsibilities and consistently report progress toward objectives.

Build Collaborative Environments: You can foster collaboration and positive relationships, even in challenging situations. You can promote diversity and create a sense of commitment across teams to reach shared goals.
 
Systems Thinking: You can identify several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.
 

Qualifications

University degree in a related field (such as education, English, communications, Legal, policy, social sciences etc)

Four years progressively 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

Following are the requirements for the role:

• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of content development, research, and writing 

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Pro etc).

• Ability to convey complex, legal information in plain language

• Knowledge of accessibility principles

Outline your experience, as it relates to the qualifications, in your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Following are the assets for the role:

• Knowledge of concepts related to root causes of inequality, intersectionality, racism and discrimination, marginalization, systemic discrimination

• Working knowledge of graphic design in conveying information and maximizing retention

• Project management experience

• Experience working in teams

• Knowledge of the Alberta Human Rights Act, related court and tribunal decisions, and their application

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Hours of work:  Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week)

Positions Currently available: One (1) Temporary salaried position upto 4 years, with a posiibility of extension.

Location: The position can be stationed either at Edmonton or Calgary, depending on the incumbent’s current location.

Written assessment may be a part of selection process.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – pspp.ca

• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits

• Professional learning and development – alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive

• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – researchapscareers.alberta.ca

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements

• Leadership and mentorship programs