Implementation Lead – Government of Alberta

Title of the Job: Implementation Lead

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Job Information
Job Title: Implementation Lead
Job Requisition ID: 63304
Ministry: Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 23, 2024.
Classification: Education 1
Salary: $3,199.90 to $4,282.79 bi-weekly ($83,517 – $111,780/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: .Alberta Education supports students, parents, teachers, and administrators from Early Childhood Service (ECS) through Grade 12. Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s Government is making life better by investing in education- one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry has the following responsibilities: develop curriculum and set standards; evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes; teacher development and certification; supports students with diverse learning needs.For more information on the Ministry of Education, please visit: .Role ResponsibilitiesThe Ministry of Education has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Implementation Lead!Reporting to the Program Implementation Manager, the Implementation Lead leads complex curriculum and career education related projects and works collaboratively with their team to support the operations and overall functioning of the branch.The Implementation Lead supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) curriculum that is in alignment with The Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Kindergarten to Grade 12 Provincial Curriculum (The Guiding Framework).The Implementation Lead must develop and maintain strong communication and working relationships with stakeholders and be well connected with the education community to stay informed of educational contexts, share curriculum knowledge, and ensure timely and accurate information flow and identification of issues.The Implementation Lead may represent the department and government on subject- or program-area related committees at the provincial and national levels.In your role as Implementation Lead, your responsibilities will be as below:1. The Implementation Lead actively works with internal and external stakeholders (including cultural and other community leaders) to.

• Seek input to inform curriculum development and implementation decisions.
• Build capacity in the application of the curriculum and implementation supports.
• Promote curriculum development and implementation and seek the broader involvement of cultural and interest communities.
• Contribute to the authentic inclusion of Francophone and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives and experiences in the curriculum development and implementation processes.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders who support curriculum implementation, including teachers, pre-service teachers, Association of Alberta Deans of Education, industry and Advanced Education.
• Identify innovative strategies and tools to engage implementation stakeholders and education partners who support curriculum implementation.
• Respond to input from stakeholders to inform potential changes to implementation strategies and supports.

Role Responsibilities Continued2. The Implementation Lead contributes to effective branch operations by:

• Leading and effectively managing team operations, including human and financial resources (contracts/grants), as assigned.
• Working collaboratively with team members to support decision making regarding content, development processes, research, and planning.
• Acting as a bridge between the engagement and implementation units to ensure project alignment.
• Providing advice and recommendations on emerging issues, opportunities, and challenges.
• Developing implementation reports and briefings by synthesizing and interpreting information to provide advice and respond to evolving requirements of implementation initiatives.

3. The Implementation Lead contributes to the creation of innovative tools and resources to support effective implementation of curriculum and career education by:

• Managing and coordinating the development of implementation support resources on the Curriculum Implementation Information Hub on new.LearnAlberta.ca by collaborating with internal stakeholder including editors, translators, and Digital Content Management Delivery.

4. The Implementation Lead 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.
• Preparing a department response, including briefing materials, appropriate support materials, and correspondence.

Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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: .In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Agility – Changing timelines and priorities require a strong ability to work with agility. Modeling positivity and optimism is critical to keep teams motivated and engaged. Opportunities to challenge the system will encourage teams to apply creativity within work guidelines.
• Drive for Results – Attention to tight timelines as well as the development of content in alignment with provincial and national jurisdictions. This position requires ability to revise and assess readiness of the work.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Frequent communication with various internal and external stakeholders. Actively listen and apply information to refine products.
• Develop Networks – Ability to consider and apply stakeholder feedback. Knowing how to access appropriate staff to problem-solve and consider other perspectives. Being able to anticipate stakeholder values and expectations.

QualificationsRequirements:

• Master’s Degree in a related field plus five years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• For application consideration, you must attach a cover letter explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.

Equivalency:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field plus seven years of related experience.The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:

• Understanding of research principles of 21st century learning and the implications for curriculum development.
• Excellent research, communication (oral, written, information literacy), and interpersonal skills.
• Sound project management and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate Initiative, agility, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in both French and English.
• Understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit culture and communities.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesThis is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.This position is located in Edmonton, Alberta.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.As part of the interview, short listed applicants may perform a written assignment.The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks (security screening and academic verification) and reference checks.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 –

. * Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
. * Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
. * Professional learning and development –
. * Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
. * 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.

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 , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary 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 ( ).It 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 contact Rashi Vaktania at .

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