Assessment Consultant

CRC Curriculum Consultant

Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Teaching & Learning, Bureau de l'éducation française

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43418

Salary(s): CRC $82,915.00 - $107,824.00 per year

Closing Date: November 12, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Education is looking to fill a Bilingual Assessment Consultant within the Bureau de l'éducation française (BEF). The BEF has the mandate to provide leadership and direction for all matters related to French-language education in Manitoba.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have or be eligible for a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate
• Must have the ability to travel throughout Manitoba as required
• Must be fluently bilingual (French and English)
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's licence
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience with the Manitoba K-12 curriculum across different grade levels and Programs. An equivalent combination of training and experience may also be considered
• Working experience and expertise in the areas of assessment in the French Immersion program
• Thorough understanding of the Français curriculum, of the roles of formative and summative assessments, and of a broad range of exemplary assessment practices
• Thorough understanding of minority educational contexts as well as methodologies related to the evaluation of language proficiency
• Experience in leading people, projects, and/or initiatives
• Experience in the development and facilitation of professional learning sessions
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity and inclusion in a K-12 school system
• Strong political acumen and the ability to manage confidential, controversial and sensitive situations
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French
• Strong verbal and written communication skills English
  
  

Duties:

As a member of the Bureau de l’éducation française team, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Developing, reviewing and implementing assessments, evaluation tools and related resources at the Grade K – 12 level
• Representing the BEF and the Department by working with partners and stakeholders in the Français and/or French immersion milieu on projects and matters reflecting common priorities
• Representing the BEF by working with colleagues in other areas of the Department or across Departments on projects and matters reflecting common priorities in matters related to Education
• Taking the lead on initiatives to support the Provincial Assessment Unit team in its work with the field
  
  

Apply to:

Advertisement # 43418

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

Phone: 204-945-6892

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: [email protected]

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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