Manager, Resource Development

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director Resource Development, Review and Authorization, this position leads the development of learning and teaching resources for provincial K-12 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 Education's 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 high-quality 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 K-12 curriculum that enables a scalable and sustainable approach to crown-owned resource collections. In this role, the position will:
 

• Focus on the delivery of learning and teaching resources to support piloting and implementation of K-12 provincial curriculum.
• Lead the development of learning and teaching resources, supporting the implementation of the K-12 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 Alberta's 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 decision-making 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.
 

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 - This Manager will be accountable for the development of teaching and learning resources that may be linked to any grade(s) and/or subject(s) in a way that can be utilized by a diverse audience (students, parents, teachers and other educational stakeholders). This position manages unit and project teams including delegating tasks, monitoring project performance, and ensuring projects are completed on time and in alignment with ministry mandate priorities.
   
• System Thinking - This position will need to research, recommend and implement a system to support the delivery of teaching and learning resources to support a system that can be supported, maintained and still evolve to meet the evolving demands on resources to support curriculum across the province (and beyond for those who are delivery Alberta's curriculum). This position considers the whole system when evaluating, researching, and conducting policy analysis, including using Gender Based Analysis Plus and helping others apply this.
   
• Creative Problem Solving - This position provides leadership to project teams about ways to break down problems to help others think creatively. The position also identifies innovative ways to support the development of teaching and learning resources in Alberta.
   
• Build Collaborative Environments - This position is a policy resource for the entire department including providing advice to policy projects being managed by other areas and quality assurance.

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, problem-solving 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 https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a full-time 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. Out-of-province 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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.
• 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.