Production Lead - Diploma/CAEC
Apply NowCompany: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Job Information
Job Title: Production Lead - Diploma/CAEC
Job Requisition ID: 66759
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: February 13, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
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, Mtis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.
For more information on the Ministry of Education, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education.aspx.
System Excellence Division
System Excellence is responsible for the areas of teaching and leadership excellence and provincial assessment. This includes certification of all teachers, principals and superintendents in the province; developing and implementing professional practice standards; and conducting practice assurance in relation to the teaching profession. System Excellence division also develops, administers, marks and continually improves Alberta's provincial assessments, including the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs), Diploma Exams (DIPS), and Literacy/Numeracy Assessments.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Document Design and Production, the Production Lead:
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.
Essential competencies required for this role include:
Qualifications
University graduation in Arts, Design, Education, Public Administration, Business or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Requirements:
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 competition is for a permanent full-time position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.
Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter 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.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing written communication skills and attention to detail.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
Final candidates may require to undergo a security screening.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
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 have to offer to prospective employees.
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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, 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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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 Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca.
Job Title: Production Lead - Diploma/CAEC
Job Requisition ID: 66759
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: February 13, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
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, Mtis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.
For more information on the Ministry of Education, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education.aspx.
System Excellence Division
System Excellence is responsible for the areas of teaching and leadership excellence and provincial assessment. This includes certification of all teachers, principals and superintendents in the province; developing and implementing professional practice standards; and conducting practice assurance in relation to the teaching profession. System Excellence division also develops, administers, marks and continually improves Alberta's provincial assessments, including the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs), Diploma Exams (DIPS), and Literacy/Numeracy Assessments.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Document Design and Production, the Production Lead:
- Manages production of desktop publishing, editing, proofreading and graphics from branches in the Provincial Assessment sector, including operational assessments, practice tests and field tests for 20 diploma subjects in English and French, as well as 10 subjects in English and French for the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC).
- Works with staff across the branches to develop standards and guidelines for documents produced for students, teachers, administrators, and parents that effectively communicate and support provincial assessments in Alberta's kindergarten to grade 12 education system and a pan-Canadian high school credential.
- Ensures that all documents, in both print and electronic formats, meet high editorial standards and are consistent with government, department and legal requirements, including the Copyright Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).
- Proofreads Kindergarten to grade 12 subject area documents and CAEC material to ensure accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization; acronyms and abbreviations; and consistency of style and format.
- Coordinates arrangements for printing of assessments, where needed, with printers to ensure effective use of resources and preparation of high-quality assessments within standards, timelines, and budget.
- Supervises assessment productions' editors, desktop publishers, and artists.
- Manages and maintains assigned budget for the Document Production Unit and ensures expenditures are within forecasts.
- Prepares and maintains the tracking tools for the Document Production Unit.
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.
Essential competencies required for this role include:
- Systems Thinking - This position requires an awareness of the stakeholders, clients, and other Ministries impacted by sector operations, including relevant organizations, committees, advisory groups, and representatives. The successful candidate must also understand Ministry business plan goals, organization structure, and priorities and cross-ministry initiatives, including understanding of the provincial education system (Kindergarten to Grade 12), education issues, and the Ministry's position on past and current education issues.
- Drive for Results - This position requires organization and time-management skills, including ability to set priorities and function under pressure while meeting exacting standards and adjusting for the style of various signatories; must anticipate how the Minister, Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister, and Executive Director would respond to a given issue. A commitment to confidentiality, tact, discretion, and diplomacy is also required.
- Build Collaborative Environments - This position requires strong interpersonal communication and consultation skills to build and maintain a collaborative and cooperative environment with internal staff. This position must work independently as well as contribute effectively in a team environment.
- Agility - This position must recognize the changing landscape of education in Alberta, anticipate changing priorities, and embrace the challenges of working on diverse tasks and with a wide variety of colleagues. This position must also pro-actively incorporate change into processes if required.
- Creative Problem Solving - This position requires analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly analyze diverse issues and integrate needs of diverse clients and stakeholders to lead a team to the deliverables on time and within budget.
Qualifications
University graduation in Arts, Design, Education, Public Administration, Business or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
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.
Requirements:
- Excellent writing, speaking, and editing skills.
- Ability to organize, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivation, ability to work well independently and with a team using good interpersonal skills.
- High-level skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Graphic artist skills with Adobe Illustrator and desktop publishing skills with Adobe InDesign are highly desirable.
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 competition is for a permanent full-time position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.
Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter 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.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing written communication skills and attention to detail.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
Final candidates may require to undergo a security screening.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
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 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.
- 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.
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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, 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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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 Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca.