Manager, Curriculum Assurance

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Curriculum Assurance
Job Requisition ID: 88089
Ministry: 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: October 20, 2026
Classification: Management Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329.27 - $137,705.43/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.
Alberta 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 is responsible for: developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing education and childcare policy and regulations.

To learn more about the Ministry of Education & Childcare, please visit: Education and Childcare.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for curriculum development, education policy, and collaborative problem solving?

Reporting to the Director, Curriculum Policy, Strategy and Assurance, the Manager, Curriculum Assurance leads a team responsible for supporting high-quality curriculum development and implementation across Alberta's Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system. This role provides strategic leadership, project oversight, and expert advice to ensure curriculum aligns with provincial policy direction, educational priorities, and established curriculum development frameworks.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Alberta's education system by supporting the development and implementation of curriculum that benefits students, teachers, and school communities across the province.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team responsible for curriculum assurance processes and quality review activities.
• Manage complex projects related to curriculum development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic advice, recommendations, and briefings to senior leadership on curriculum-related issues and initiatives.
• Lead the development and delivery of professional learning opportunities for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build collaborative relationships with educators, school authorities, provincial partners, and ministry colleagues.
• Foster effective consultation processes and support consensus-building among diverse stakeholder groups.
• Identify opportunities to improve curriculum development processes, tools, and resources.
• Support branch priorities through operational leadership, people management, and strategic planning.

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

• Anticipates and analyzes emerging issues affecting the divisions, ministry, and broader education system.
• Assesses the potential impacts, risks, and stakeholder perspectives to support executive decision-making and align priorities with ministry objectives.

Creative Problem Solving

• Identifies practical solutions to complex, sensitive, and time-sensitive issues.
• Uses sound judgement to develop recommendations and improve processes and operational effectiveness.

Drive for Results

• Manages multiple priorities and competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Leads projects and initiatives to achieve results and ensure timely delivery of executive materials.

 

Develop Networks

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with senior leaders, stakeholders, and ministry partners.
• Collaborate across business areas to advance priorities, resolve issues, and support informed decision making. 

Agility

• Responds effectively to changing priorities, emerging issues, and urgent requests.
• Adapts approaches and remains effective in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment.

Qualifications

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four years of related experience.

Equivalency: Diploma related to the position assignment and six (6) years of related experience.
Requirements:

• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Education policy, curriculum development, program development, or related work.
• Research, analysis, and strategic recommendation development.
• Building collaborative relationships and facilitating consensus among diverse groups.
• Preparing briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Managing competing priorities in a complex environment.

 

Assets

• Knowledge of Alberta's Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system.
• Experience with curriculum development models, frameworks, and implementation processes.
• Experience designing and delivering professional learning or training programs.
• Knowledge of the Education Act, Guide to Education, Ministerial Orders, and related policy frameworks.
• Experience in knowledge management, information sharing, and organizational learning.
• Experience supervising professional staff and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and virtual collaboration tools.
• Knowledge and practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, writing, and workflow efficiencies.
• Teaching experience within the Alberta K-12 education system.
• A master's degree in a related field.
• Bilingualism is an asset (English and French).

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.

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 Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca