Director, Curriculum Policy, Strategy & Assurance

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Job Title:

Director, Curriculum Policy, Strategy & Assurance

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Education

Location:

Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
September 21, 2026

Classification:
Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332 annually)

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.

Ministry of Education and Childcare

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 basic education policy and regulations.

The Ministry of Education and Childcare is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Director, Curriculum Policy, Strategy & Assurance. Reporting to the Executive Director, Humanities, Languages & Curriculum Strategy, this leadership role provides direction and oversight for research and policy, curriculum assurance and continuous improvement, and strategic planning to support Kindergarten to Grade 12 education across Alberta.

This role leads multidisciplinary teams, provides advice to senior ministry executives, fosters collaboration with education partners and stakeholders, and ensures curriculum aligns with legislation, government priorities, emerging research, digital literacy, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Success in this position requires strong leadership, political acumen, relationship management skills, and the ability to navigate complex issues while advancing high-quality educational outcomes for Alberta.

This role is responsible for:

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum development guidelines and policy frameworks.
• Providing strategic leadership on curriculum assurance, continuous improvement, evaluation, and risk management.
• Guiding how literacy, numeracy, competencies, digital literacy, and artificial intelligence are incorporated into curriculum to support student learning.
• Overseeing curriculum policy interpretation, legislative alignment, and implementation.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with ministry partners, school jurisdictions, educational stakeholders, and government partners.
• Leading complex projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-divisional collaborations.
• Managing branch human, financial, and operational resources, while fostering a high-performing and inclusive workplace culture.
• Providing executive briefings, strategic analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership on emerging issues and opportunities.

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.

• Agility: Demonstrates the ability to lead and adapt through change in a complex and evolving environment. The successful candidate can anticipate emerging issues, adjust priorities in response to shifting organizational needs, and maintain focus during periods of uncertainty. This includes supporting staff through change initiatives, implementing new approaches to improve outcomes, and responding effectively to competing priorities while maintaining operational excellence.
• Drive for Results: Takes accountability for achieving outcomes and delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. This includes proactively identifying risks, removing barriers, making sound decisions, and holding self and others accountable for performance. The ability to balance political, stakeholder, operational, and fiscal considerations while delivering on ministry priorities is essential.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Builds trust and fosters meaningful collaboration across teams, ministries, school authorities, education partners, and stakeholder groups. This competency includes the ability to engage diverse…