Resource Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Do you want to work in a challenging workplace where you are leading the review and alignment of learning and teaching resources while also supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality learning and teaching resources that meet the needs and alignment of kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) curriculum?
 

Reporting to the Manager of Resource Authorization, the Resource Analyst leads complex resource analysis projects and works collaboratively with their team to support the operations and overall functioning of the branch to support the implementation of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) provincial curriculum. They lead the work to identify learning and teaching resource requirements for Alberta's Kindergarten to Grade 12 students, parents, teachers, and other educational stakeholders. The Analyst identifies and prioritizes resource selection based on stakeholder feedback, engagement with curriculum subject area staff, and other internal and external stakeholders.
 

The Resource Analyst
 

1)  Leads the review and authorization of learning and teaching resources that enable the implementation of K-12 curriculum by:
 

• Ensuring the ongoing development and identification of appropriate resources to align curriculum across subject areas and grades.
• Leading and effectively managing all input, including but not limited to stakeholder engagements, stakeholder feedback, working committees within and across ministries.
• Leading the identification and requirements to support the maintenance and continual improvement of authorized learning and teaching resources including recommending the creation of continuous improvement initiatives, projects and if contracts should be amended, and requests for new contracts for development, maintenance or procurement of resources.
• Collaboratively working with team members, internal and external stakeholders, contractors, interchange participants and any related committees and/or working groups to create recommendations regarding content and evaluation of learning and teaching resources.
• Leading the review and management of learning and teaching resources to support the successful pilot and implementation of new curriculums.

Role Responsibilities Continued

2)  Actively works with internal and external stakeholder to:
 

• Seek input to inform resource identification, procurement and/or development and authorization decisions.
• Build capacity in the application of the review and authorization processes for learning and teaching resources to support the K-12 curriculum.
• Promote resource development and authorization that seek the broader involvement of other sectors, divisions, and ministries as well as cultural and specific interest communities focusing on local and national context where possible.
• Contribute to the authentic inclusion of Francophone and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives and experiences in the resource development and authorization processes.
• Establish and maintain strong communication and working relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information flow and identification of issues.
   

3)  Leads stakeholder engagements for learning and teaching resources by:
 

• Designing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating authorization activities involving internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with legislation (i.e. the Education Act, Provincial Human Rights Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy).
• Managing relationships with stakeholders who support resource development and authorization, including teachers, pre-service teachers, Deans of Education, industry, and advanced education.
• Responding to data collected from stakeholders to inform, refine, and implement changes to professional learning for resource review and development strategies.

Role Responsibilities Continued

4)  Contributes to effective branch operations by:
 

• Working collaboratively with team members to support decision making regarding content, development processes, research, and planning.
• Providing advice and recommendations on emerging issues, opportunities, and challenges.
• Developing analyses, business cases, and briefing notes to assist with decision-making processes and detailed project plans.
• Contributing to the design and delivery of professional learning for internal and external stakeholders to support consistent application of the vision, guidelines, considerations, and features identified in the Guiding Framework and the Provincial Resource Review Guide.
   

5)  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, and preparing a department response, including briefing materials, appropriate support materials, and correspondence.
   

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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.
 

In this role, you will contribute to the team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
 

Drive for Results: Attention to tight timelines as well as the analysis and identification of learning and teaching resources in alignment with provincial curriculum.
 

Creative Problem Solving: Uses expertise and creativity to problem solve how learning and teaching resources are reviewed, developed, maintained, and applied for use with the K-12 curriculum system.
 

Agility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines to meet project deliverables while modeling positivity and optimism is critical to keep teams motivated and engaged.
 

Systems Thinking: Conducts environmental scans to monitor and inform leadership about relevant trends and possible issues to then provide ideas to integrate learnings into decisions and processes in alignment with department goals.
 

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads the collaborative evaluation of learning and teaching resources and facilitates professional learning sessions for the application of the evaluation process.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards
 

Master's Degree in a related field plus five years related experience or equivalent as described below.
 

Equivalency: Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus seven years of related experience.
 

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 Resource Analyst requires knowledge and understanding of:
 

• Learning and teaching resources authorization development models.
• Current and formative research regarding trends in learning and teaching resources authorization and technology development.
• Learning and teaching resources for kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum, including a thorough understanding of its philosophy, history, and current and formative research.
• Theory, principles, and practices in kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum to ensure high-quality, research-informed learning and teaching resources, as well as review, authorization, and development practices.
• Department goals and policies that relate to development and authorization of learning and teaching resources, as well as curriculum implementation.
• Structures and policies of school authorities with respect to provincial accountability systems.
• Legislation such as (i.e. the Education Act, Provincial Human Rights Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy).
   

The position works within a broad framework of policies, guidelines, and legislation, including but not limited to:
 

• Education Act, the Funding Manual, and The Guide to Education, K-12.
• The Provincial Resource Review Guide.
• The Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Kindergarten to Grade 12 Provincial Curriculum.
• Ministerial Order on Student Learning.
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).
• Applicable department policies and learning and teaching resources development and implementation standards, guidelines, and processes.
   

Assets
 

• French language proficiency and previous experience working in French are strong assets.
• Understanding of research on the principles of 21st century learning and the implications for learning and teaching resources authorization.
• 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.
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 tools, including Power Automate (workflows).
• Initiative, ability, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit culture and communities is considered a strong asset.
• Spoken and written French and English (fluent in both languages).
• Related teaching and leadership experience at the school, jurisdictional, and/or provincial level.
   

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 is a permanent position, and the hours of work are a total of 36.25 hours per week.
 

A cover letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience and skills for this position is required and will be used as a screening tool.
 

Candidates for this position may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
 

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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Public Services Pension Plan: https://www.pspp.ca/page/pspp-home.
• 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.