Career Education Consultant

Role Responsibilities

1)    Program, policy and curriculum development

1. • Gather stakeholder input to inform policy, programming and curriculum.
   • Research, analyze, and synthesize evidence to support program development/implementation.
   • Provide specialized advice on curriculum/program implementation; develop guidance and supports for partners.
   • Advise on seamless transitions across grades/levels and from high school to post secondary/workplace.

2)    Branch operations & project management

• • Develop analyses, business cases, briefing notes; lead detailed project plans; design and deliver professional learning.
  • Support team operations, including human and financial resources (contracts/grants) and, where required, supervise Interchange Participants.
  • Collaborate on content, processes, research, and planning; advise on issues/opportunities.
    
    

.3)    Stakeholder engagement & curriculum support

• • Operate with significant autonomy while engaging school authorities, teachers, students, parents, partners, and community leaders to inform programming decisions.
  • Interact with senior leaders to promote career based initiatives (e.g., Alberta Dual Credit Framework, Off Campus Education Handbook).
  • Build teaching capacity for curriculum, resources, courses, and assessment; monitor curriculum for continual improvement; involve diverse communities (e.g., First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, Francophone)
    
    

4)    Information requests & correspondence

• • Triage and study complex information requests; research issues; identify key considerations and recommendations; prepare departmental responses (briefings, materials, correspondence). 
    
    

5)    Problem solving & leadership expectations 

• • Provide project management, guidance, and mentorship; build consensus among parties with multiple perspectives; make strong, accountable decisions to implement the Alberta Dual Credit Framework; lead/coordinate advisory and validation committees; collaborate across divisions/ministries 

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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.

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

• Drive for Results: The role consistently delivers high‑quality career‑education curriculum, resources, and policy supports by meeting tight timelines and advancing ministry priorities through disciplined execution.
•  Develop Networks: The role builds strong relationships with school authorities, community partners, post‑secondary institutions, and diverse stakeholder groups to ensure curriculum and programming reflect broad, relevant perspectives.
• Agility: The role adapts quickly to changing educational needs, research, and stakeholder expectations by adjusting approaches and developing innovative, forward‑looking curriculum solutions.
• Build Collaborative Environments: The role fosters open, inclusive collaboration across internal teams and external partners to co‑create curriculum, resolve differing viewpoints, and ensure consistent, high‑quality implementation.

Qualifications

Education

•    Master’s degree in a related field and 5 (five) years of Experience 
OR
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7 (seven) years of related experience.

Expert Knowledge
•    In depth understanding of career based programming in senior high school, including philosophy, history, and current research.
•    Knowledge of school authority structures and policies, including provincial accountability systems and teacher involvement in curriculum development.
•    Understanding of administrative structures of school authorities, teacher organizations, post secondary institutions, and business/community partners.
•    Strong knowledge of curriculum development models and trends in curriculum/technology development.
•    Expertise in the theory, principles, and practices in career education to ensure high quality curriculum design.
•    Understanding of organizational culture and leadership theory.
•    Strong familiarity with departmental policies, including those governing curriculum development and implementation.
•    Ability to work within key legislative and policy frameworks such as: 
•    Education Act,
•    Funding Manual,
•    Guide to Education K–12,
•    Ministerial Order on Student Learning,
•    POPA (Previously FOIP Act)
•    Employment Standards Code,
•    OHS Act,
•    Alberta Dual Credit Framework,
•    Off Campus Education Handbook,
•    The Guiding Framework for Design & Development of K–12 Curriculum. [alberta.ca]

Core Skills Required
•    Strong project management, organizational, and independent working skills.
•    Excellent research, oral and written communication, and information literacy skills.
•    Strong interpersonal, consultation, negotiation, and consensus building abilities.
•    Ability to lead and coordinate within a complex divisional context.

Assets:
These are listed as beneficial but not mandatory for the role
•    Fluency in both French and English.
•    Understanding of 21st century learning principles and implications for curriculum.
•    Advance initiative, agility, and problem solving capabilities.
•    Knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures and communities.

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

Notes

This is one (1) permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is based in Edmonton. We require you to attach a Cover Letter with your application explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.

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

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.