Interchange opportunity – 260222

Overview

System Excellence Division / Teaching and Leadership Excellence Sector / Teacher and Leadership Certification Branch 

The Teacher and Leadership Certification Branch administers matters related to the issuance of teaching and leadership authority in accordance with the Education Act, the Certification of Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation, the Labour Mobility Act and professional practice standards. The branch also leads education workforce policy and analytics and operates grant and bursary programs to support the education workforce. 

Role

The Teaching and Leadership Excellence Sector is seeking a highly motivated Consultant, Teacher Certification.

In this position, you will:

• report to the Director of Teacher and Leadership Certification Branch or delegate
• support work related to teacher certification to achieve department strategic and operational priorities

This opportunity is ideal for a professional with:

• current knowledge and experience working in Alberta’s education system
• strategic thinking to apply department regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to teacher certification requirements and workforce planning
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills to ensure effective, professional service to applicants for teacher certification, school authorities, post-secondary institutions and other education stakeholders
• problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and advanced computer skills
• attention to detail and the ability to adhere to tight deadlines
• ability to work in a team setting as well as independently

The term of this role will be from approximately September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028.

The service days per your collective agreement will be honoured, but there is no guarantee of alignment with your school authority’s natural breaks.

Most interchange opportunities are situated in Edmonton. Residing in the metro area may be required. If you are selected for an interview, you are encouraged to discuss the work location requirements with recruiters during the interview process.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo security screening (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• fostering collaborative relationships and ongoing engagement with teacher applicants, school authorities, schools, post-secondary institutions, and education partners
• addressing inquiries from school authorities and the public regarding matters of teacher certification, including providing support with applications, and ensuring related legislation, regulation and policies are adhered to
• supporting the development and presentation of information sessions, workshops, and webinars for internal and external stakeholders to build knowledge and understanding of the teacher certification process, as well as other work related to Alberta’s teaching profession
• researching relevant issues/topics and developing reports, responses, and resources, as required
• maintaining project management documents and files related to teacher certification
• contributing to the daily operations of the branch by responding to requests for information, participating in meetings, and contributing to additional projects as required

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• a Bachelor of Education undergraduate degree
• a valid Alberta Permanent Professional Certificate in teaching
• current related teaching experience in an Alberta school
• a minimum of 3 years teaching experience
• high quality ethics
• strong analytical and writing skills
• strong communication and organizational skills
• the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment
• strong commitment to excellence and assurance in education

Assets

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• sound project management experience
• experience with issues management
• knowledge of or experience with matters related to teacher certification

Competencies

You demonstrate the following competencies:

• You demonstrate a drive for results in that you know what outcomes are important and maximize resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• You proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• You are a systems thinker and understand that work done within the Alberta Public Service (APS) is part of a larger integrated and interrelated environment and impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS, and you keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

How to apply

To be considered for this interchange opportunity you must:

• work for a school authority or external organization as an employee or contractor
• not be employed by the Government of Alberta

Step 1. Prepare your application

• create a cover letter and resume
• include the interchange competition number on both these documents
• combine the documents into one PDF file

Step 2. Submit your application

• state the interchange competition number and position title in the subject line
• email your application to [email protected] by the closing date

After you apply

• all applications will be reviewed
• only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted
• school authority applicants who receive interview requests are encouraged to notify their jurisdiction they are being considered for an interchange position
• this competition may be used to fill current and future interchange opportunities within Alberta Education and Childcare

Contact

Connect with the Interchange Program administrators and state the competition number and position title:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-422-1897
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]