Curriculum Consultant, Sciences

Curriculum Consultant, Sciences

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Posting Date: Oct 16, 2026

Location

Edmonton, AB

Company

Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Curriculum Consultant, Sciences

Job Requisition ID: 88416

Ministry: Education and Childcare

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 04, 2026

Classification: Education 1

Salary: $3,496.63 to $4,679.93 bi-weekly ($91,262 - $122,146/year)

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

The Ministry of Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (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; support students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and francophone education; and oversee basic education policy and regulations.

For more information on the Ministry of Education and childcare, please visit: Education and Childcare | Alberta.ca .

Curriculum Division and career assessment division

The division provides strategic leadership in establishing provincial standards and guidelines for kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum. It develops, reviews, revises and maintains provincial curriculum and related implementation support in English and French.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic and collaborative education professional with a passion for shaping K-12 sciences learning in Alberta? The Ministry of Education and Childcare is seeking an experienced Curriculum Consultant, sciences to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Alberta’s provincial curriculum. This opportunity offers the chance to influence learning outcomes for students across the province while leading complex curriculum projects and working with educators, education partners, communities and subject-matter experts in a dynamic policy environment.

About the Role

The Curriculum Consultant, Sciences leads and supports the development, maintenance, implementation, and continuous improvement of provincial sciences curriculum. The position provides specialized expertise and advice on sciences content, learning progressions, curriculum sequencing, and instructional considerations.

Subject-matter focus: biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, environmental science, life science, computer science, artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and emerging scientific fields.

The position reports to the Director, Mathematics, Sciences and Wellness and provides subject-matter expertise, research-informed advice, project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and curriculum development support to advance Alberta’s K-12 curriculum priorities.

In this role you will

Lead complex curriculum development, renewal, implementation and continuous-improvement projects.

Research, analyze, synthesize and summarize information from scholarly, government, administrative and jurisdictional sources.

Provide research-informed advice and recommendations to leadership regarding curriculum content, sequencing, emerging issues, risks and opportunities.

Develop project plans, analyses, business cases, briefing notes, correspondence and other decision-support materials.

Respond to complex and high-volume information requests from internal partners, education stakeholders and the public.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships and networks that support timely information flow, issue identification and informed decisions.

Engage stakeholders and communities to support authentic inclusion of Francophone and First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences.

Contribute to professional learning and implementation supports that build consistent understanding and application of provincial curriculum direction.

Coordinate assigned operational activities, contracts or grants and provide guidance or mentorship to team members and Interchange Participants, as required.

Support coherent learning transitions across grades and levels, including transitions to post-secondary education and the workplace.

The Job Description is provided for further details on 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.

Drive for results: Plans carefully, maintains attention to quality and timelines, takes accountability for outcomes and works with others to deliver curriculum products that meet provincial expectations.

Develop Networks: Builds and maintains trusted relationships with educators, communities, subject-matter experts and government partners, and uses those networks to anticipate stakeholder needs and strengthen results.

Agility: Adapts to changing timelines, priorities and information; remains effective under pressure; seeks opportunities to improve processes; and works creatively within established direction.

Build Collaborative Environments: Creates respectful, productive relationships; values diverse expertise and perspectives; supports open communication; and builds consensus when interests or priorities differ.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a related field plus seven years of related experience. Position-specific qualifications may apply.

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 ideal candidate will demonstrate

Expert knowledge of curriculum development models and current and emerging research related to curriculum, teaching, learning and technology.

In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and learning processes in sciences aligned with this position.

Experience leading complex projects and coordinating work across multidisciplinary teams.

Strong research, analytical and information-synthesis skills, including the ability to translate evidence into clear advice and recommendations.

Excellent written and verbal communication, consultation, interpersonal, facilitation and consensus-building skills.

Sound project management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a changing environment.

Knowledge of Alberta’s K-12 education system, curriculum development and implementation processes, school authority contexts and provincial accountability structures.

Ability to prepare high-quality briefing materials, correspondence, project documentation and responses to complex issues or requests.

Assets

Experience teaching high school sciences.

A valid teaching certificate and extensive related teaching or educational leadership experience at the school, school-authority or provincial level.

Fluency in both English and French.

Knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures and communities.

Knowledge of 21st-century learning research and its implications for curriculum development.

Knowledge of artificial intelligence and associated tools, including experience using AI-enabled applications to support research, analysis, writing or workflow efficiency; formal or informal AI training is an asset.

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