Manager, Curriculum & Off-Campus Education

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about helping students bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world success? The Ministry of Education and Childcare is actively modernizing Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) career education programs and we need a thoughtful, positive leader to help guide this work forward.

As the Manager, Curriculum & Off-Campus Education you will provide stewardship for provincial K-12 career education curriculum, off-campus education programming, and external learning opportunities. Reporting to the Director, Career Education, this position plays a critical role in shaping the decisions that will help produce high-quality learning opportunities for Alberta students.

Responsibilities : 

• Lead the development, implementation, review, and continuous improvement of K-12 career education curriculum and related learning resources.
• Provide leadership for provincial off-campus education programming and external learning opportunities, including policy development and program administration.
• Conduct research, environmental scans, and analysis to identify emerging trends and leading practices in curriculum and program development.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with school authorities, education partners, industry stakeholders, and government partners.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in developing recommendations, briefing materials, business cases, strategic initiatives, and policy solutions.
• Oversee branch operations, including staff supervision, project management, contracts, grants, recruitment, workload planning, and training.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations on emerging issues, opportunities, and challenges affecting curriculum, career education, and off-campus programming. 

The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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.

• Systems Thinking - Understands the broader educational, policy, and stakeholder environment and incorporates this knowledge into strategic planning and decision-making.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Establishes and maintains productive relationships while fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts constructively.
• Agility - Adapts effectively to changing priorities, policy directions, and stakeholder needs while supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop Self and Others - Supports professional growth, coaching, mentorship, and team development.
• Drive for Results - Takes accountability for outcomes and successfully leads complex initiatives in a dynamic environment.

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. 

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 

Requirements

Leadership

• Strong coordination skills to lead teams and committees in a complex organization.
• Flexible, collaborative, and responsive leadership style.
• Ability to motivate staff and foster teamwork, competence, and confidence.
  
  

Research and Knowledge Management

• Solid knowledge of Alberta’s K–12 education system and curriculum development practices.
• Experience applying research and managing knowledge across systems.
• Proficiency with tools like SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Skilled in leading collaborative, consensus-based discussions.
  
  

Creative problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.

• Government and Education System Knowledge  
• Familiarity with key policy documents (e.g., Education Act, Guide to Education, Ministerial Order, Guiding Framework, FOIP).
  
  Assets
• Ability to communicate in both French and English.
• A Master’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching experience in the Alberta K–12 context.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This is a permanent position, and the hours of work are a total of 36.25 hours per week working out of Edmonton. 

•    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. 

A cover letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience and skills for this position is required and will be used as a screening tool.  
 
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 we have to offer:
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service 
•    Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP) 
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
•    Professional learning and development
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.