Curriculum Consultant, Sciences

Job Information
Job Title: Curriculum Consultant, Sciences
Job Requisition ID: 88416
Ministry: Jobs, Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 04, 2026
Classification: Education 1
Salary: $3,496.63 to $4,679.93 bi-weekly ($91,262 - $122,146/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Ministry of Education and Childcare

The Ministry of Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (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; support students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and francophone education; and oversee basic education policy and regulations.

For more information on the Ministry of Education and childcare, please visit: Education and Childcare | Alberta.ca.

Curriculum Division and career assessment division

The division provides strategic leadership in establishing provincial standards and guidelines for kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum. It develops, reviews, revises and maintains provincial curriculum and related implementation support in English and French.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic and collaborative education professional with a passion for shaping K-12 mathematics learning in Alberta? The Ministry of Education and Childcare is seeking an experienced Curriculum Consultant, Mathematics to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Alberta’s provincial curriculum. This opportunity offers the chance to influence learning outcomes for students across the province while leading complex curriculum projects and working with educators, education partners, communities and subject-matter experts in a dynamic policy environment.

 

About the Role

The Curriculum Consultant, Sciences leads and supports the development, maintenance, implementation, and continuous improvement of provincial sciences curriculum. The position provides specialized expertise and advice on mathematics content, learning progressions, curriculum sequencing, and instructional considerations. 

 

Subject-matter focus: biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, environmental science, life science, computer science, artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and emerging scientific fields. 

The position reports to the Director, Mathematics, Sciences and Wellness and provides subject-matter expertise, research-informed advice, project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and curriculum development support to advance Alberta’s K-12 curriculum priorities.

In this role you will :

• Lead complex curriculum development, renewal, implementation and continuous-improvement projects. 
• Research, analyze, synthesize and summarize information from scholarly, government, administrative and jurisdictional sources. 
• Provide research-informed advice and recommendations to leadership regarding curriculum content, sequencing, emerging issues, risks and opportunities. 
• Develop project plans, analyses, business cases, briefing notes, correspondence and other decision-support materials. 
• Respond to complex and high-volume information requests from internal partners, education stakeholders and the public. 
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships and networks that support timely information flow, issue identification and informed decisions. 
• Engage stakeholders and communities to support authentic inclusion of Francophone and First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences. 
• Contribute to professional learning and implementation supports that build consistent understanding and application of provincial curriculum direction. 
• Coordinate assigned operational activities, contracts or grants and provide guidance or mentorship to team members and Interchange Participants, as required. 
• Support coherent learning transitions across grades and levels, including transitions to post-secondary education and the workplace.

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.

 

• Drive for results: Plans carefully, maintains attention to quality and timelines, takes accountability for outcomes and works with others to deliver curriculum products that meet provincial expectations.
• Develop Networks: Builds and maintains trusted relationships with educators, communities, subject-matter experts and government partners, and uses those networks to anticipate stakeholder needs and strengthen results.
• Agility: Adapts to changing timelines, priorities and information; remains effective under pressure; seeks opportunities to improve processes; and works creatively within established direction.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Creates respectful, productive relationships; values diverse expertise and perspectives; supports open communication; and builds consensus when interests or priorities differ.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a related field plus seven years of related experience. Position-specific qualifications may apply.

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.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate

• Expert knowledge of curriculum development models and current and emerging research related to curriculum, teaching, learning and technology. 
• In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and learning processes in mathematics aligned with this position. 
• Experience leading complex projects and coordinating work across multidisciplinary teams. 
• Strong research, analytical and information-synthesis skills, including the ability to translate evidence into clear advice and recommendations. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, consultation, interpersonal, facilitation and consensus-building skills. 
• Sound project management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a changing environment. 
• Knowledge of Alberta’s K-12 education system, curriculum development and implementation processes, school authority contexts and provincial accountability structures. 
• Ability to prepare high-quality briefing materials, correspondence, project documentation and responses to complex issues or requests. 

 

Assets

• Experience teaching high school sciences. 
• A valid teaching certificate and extensive related teaching or educational leadership experience at the school, school-authority or provincial level. 
• Fluency in both English and French. 
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures and communities. 
• Knowledge of 21st-century learning research and its implications for curriculum development. 
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and associated tools, including experience using AI-enabled applications to support research, analysis, writing or workflow efficiency; formal or informal AI training is an asset. 

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

Notes

There is one permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. working out of Edmonton.

Must be holding or previously held, a valid Alberta Professional Teaching Certificate issued by Alberta Education.
Cover letters are Mandatory. Any applications without cover letters would be screened out.

Candidates are required to submit resumes and cover letters that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs.

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.
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.
• 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.

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 online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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 also 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sam Thomas Mathew at sam.thomasmathew@gov.ab.ca.