Job Description

Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 8/31/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Adult Education Division of Nova Scotia's Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration is dedicated to improving the education and employment prospects of Nova Scotia's adults by promoting, developing and funding adult literacy, essential skills, and upgrading programs in the province.
The division administers the following programs: Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning, General Educational Development (GED), Recognition of Prior Learning, and Labour Mobility.

About Our Opportunity

The Manager, Curriculum Development leads a team of professionals and is responsible for the overall development, delivery and quality of the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) adult learning programs and curriculum, in accordance with the province’s Adult Learning Act (the Act) and the NSSAL Program Model Framework.
The Manager is accountable for the strategic and operational leadership needed to develop adult learning programs and curriculum. As the Manager, Curriculum Development you provide the overall direction, and lead planning, evaluation, and implementation of activities. You develop, design and deliver professional development workshops and adult education related training for practitioners in community-based and institutional adult learning programs. The Manager aligns these activities with the NSSAL program model, departmental mandates, government priorities and the Act, while building mutually beneficial relationships with various internal and external stakeholders in government and in communities across the province.
This position reports to the Director, Adult Education.

Qualifications and Experience

This position requires a master’s degree in education (or an equivalent teacher certification) plus five years of related experience. This includes considerable experience in human resource management, financial management and program development, implementation, and evaluation. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be accepted.
You possess strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills (verbal and written). You must have the ability to lead consultations and establish effective working relations with a broad range of stakeholders. You have demonstrated partner engagement skills and the ability to build healthy collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
You thrive on developing curriculum through an equity and diversity lens. You seek to understand diverse perspectives and concerns and ensure these perspectives are addressed in NSSAL programming and professional development workshops. Constructive thinking, open communication and good business planning are key requirements. You have previous experience in testing and evaluation, project management, facilitation, and recognition of prior learning.
While not required, it is considered an asset if you have E-learning experience.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Travel throughout the province, as well as a valid NS Driver's License, is required.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: EC 12 Salary Range: $3,458.20 - $4,322.75 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
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Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.