Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Teacher Certification
Job Requisition ID: 81741
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 23, 2026
Classification: Manager, Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 – 5,276.07 bi-weekly ($ 102,329 - $137,705 year )
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.
System Excellence Division
The System Excellence Division provides strategic leadership and delivers key programs that support excellence across Alberta’s education system. Through its sectors and branches, including Field Services, the division leads educator certification and practice assurance; supports the development and implementation of teaching and leadership standards ; oversees superintendent appointments; and advances system improvement through research, accountability, and data informed decision making. The division also develops, administers, and continually improves provincial assessments, including Provincial Achievement Tests, Diploma Examinations, and Student Learning Assessments.
For more information on the Ministry of Education and Childcare, please visit: Education and Childcare | Alberta.ca
Leading certification excellence to support Alberta’s education system.
The Manager, Teacher Certification provides strategic leadership to teams responsible for certificating prospective Alberta teachers and teacher leaders in accordance with legislation, regulation, and policy. This role ensures certification practices are consistent, responsive, and aligned with provincial and pan Canadian requirements.
Key Responsibilities
This role requires strong leadership, policy interpretation, and issues management skills, along with the ability to provide clear, informed advice in a complex and evolving regulatory environment.
Please click on the link to view the job description.
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.
Critical Competencies:
Education
A university degree in a related discipline, such as Education is preferred, plus 4 years of progressive related experience. Candidates are required to have an Alberta Permanent Professional Certificate in teaching.
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience mentoring and coaching individuals is an asset.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Other Requirements:
The position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
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.
There is one permanent full-time position working for 36.25 hours per week located in Edmonton.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Please attach a cover letter to your application clearly explaining your suitability for the role. Applications without a cover letter may not be reviewed.
In your resume, please include tenure of each employment (in months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
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.
• Pension plan: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.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.
• 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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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 Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca
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Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.