Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 62590
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: September 24, 2024
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,118/year)
Alberta Education supports students, parents, teachers, and administrators from Early Childhood Service (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; supports students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and oversees basic education policy and regulations.
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), Student Learning Assessments (SLAs) and Literacy/Numeracy Assessments.
As a Writer/Editor you will be responsible for providing professional writing/editing services for communications and educational content related to provincial assessment. The position works collaboratively with content managers, program areas, and other members of a production team. The writer/editor is responsible for ensuring industry, Ministry, Division, and Branch editing and writing standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides professional editing and/or draft writing to Branch, Sector or Division staff in the creation of digital and print provincial assessments.
- Reviews original materials to ensure the language used communicates the intent of the document and can be understood by the intended audience.
- Identifies and implements necessary changes regarding spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word usage.
- Ensures accuracy and consistency in such editorial aspects as writing style, spelling, punctuation, spacing, headings, color, graphics, and layout.
- Clarifies meaning and consistency of facts and other production requirements.
- Identifies concerns regarding the clear and accurate expression of content and subsequently negotiates and addresses with content managers all questions and concerns that result from editing of the product.
- Reviews manuscripts to incorporate input from committees, or writes parts of a manuscript on the basis of content and research supplied by content managers.
- Consistently follows the established division and/or branch production processes.
- Ensures clear instructions are given to team members regarding necessary changes and reviews all requested changes.
- Adheres to templates and style guides.
- Throughout production of content, reviews and edits all requested changes.
- Ensures that appropriate digital presentation strategies are used and that tone and language style are appropriate for the user.
- Ensures assessment products conform to industry, ministry, division, and branch specifications and standards.
2. Plans and organizes information gathering and tasks and presents them in a format consistent with departmental policies and of interest to readers.
- Assists in the development and enhancement of process documentation (e.g., glossaries, style guides, terminology).
- Suggests any changes that will contribute to improved quality of content and/or appearance.
- Assists branch, sector or division staff with the preparation of provincial assessment documents.
- Adheres to established production processes and provides input and recommendations for continuous improvement of the processes.
- Adapts priorities to meet deadlines.
- Updates and maintains project status tools including supporting the Master Schedule or other tracking tools.
- Provides accurate and current status updates as requested.
- Works independently within defined Ministry objectives as well as collaboratively as a member of project teams.
Participates in branch and unit meetings to provide and receive updates regarding ongoing work activities, new work projects, Ministry partnerships, and other branch and Ministry business.
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3. Written communication materials are researched and produced, ensuring accurate and consistent communication of key messages relating to assessment and other divisional programs and issues; appropriateness of contents for identified audience(s); and compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- May be required to review briefing requests, and correspondence received from the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Assistant Deputy Minister; forwards requests to appropriate program area and coordinates response preparation within established deadlines; reviews draft responses for style, tone, clarity, conciseness, and accuracy; and drafts responses to urgent, complex, and/or sensitive requests in consultation with division staff members.
- Provides consultation and guidance relating to written communications materials, including development and maintenance of key messages in consultation with senior representatives and determination of appropriate communication approaches.
- Develops responses to inquiries received electronically (e.g., EdNet, Alberta Connects, NLA), ensuring responses are complete, accurate, and consistent with applicable guidelines and standards.
University graduation in a related field plus 2 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
Knowledge and/or experience of the following are considered assets for this position:
- Excellent English verbal and writing skills.
- Excellent memory and attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills, good knowledge of appropriate software and ability to organize data logically.
- Creative problem solving.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to effectively handle time pressures, and manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to think critically about issues communicated in ministerial correspondence, internal memorandum, and briefing notes.
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Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
This competition is for a position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.
Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume 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) details.
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 will be required 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 has to offer to prospective employees.
- 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.
- 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.
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 [email protected]
