Bilingual Program Consultant - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Bilingual Program Consultant:

CRC Curriculum Consultant

Regular/full-time

Advanced Education and Training

Adult Learning and Literacy, Student Access and Success

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42931

Salary(s): CRC $81, $105,705.00 per year

Closing Date:
June 2, 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 established to fill similar regular and term positions and will remain in effect for up to 12 months.

Adult Learning and Literacy is a branch of the Student Access and Success Division of Manitoba Advanced Education and Training.

The branch funds and registers Adult Learning Centres and Adult Literacy Programs within Manitoba, enabling access to non-credit literacy and high school level programming for adults across Manitoba.

The branch administers the Adult Learning Centres Act and corresponding regulation.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must have a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to travel throughout Manitoba and be away from home overnight
Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
Must be fluently bilingual (French and English)

Qualifications:

Essential:

Completion of postgraduate studies in education or certificate in adult education. An equivalent combination of other education/training may be considered
Experience teaching adults and developing instructional and assessment materials
Experience planning and developing educational programs for adult learners
Experience monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of educational programs
Experience developing and delivering professional development activities for teachers/instructors/peers
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with educational partners
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to work in, and adapt to, an environment with changing priorities and demands
Excellent written communication skills in both English and French including the ability to prepare accurate, clear, and concise professional correspondence, briefings, and reports to assist in decision making
Excellent verbal communication skills in both English and French including the ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely

Desired:

Experience working with and supporting the needs of diverse learner groups, including Indigenous and newcomer learners and learners with disabilities

Duties:

This bilingual-designated position provides oversight of educational programming for adult learning centres and adult literacy programs, conducting site visits throughout Manitoba, developing and delivering professional development to centre staff, and providing program, policy, outcome, and financial accountability analysis to support funding decisions and innovation in adult education.

The position is responsible for supporting development of strategic and operational plans that aim to advance adult education policy and practice in Manitoba.

This position will focus on the following high priority initiatives: 1) developing strategies and policies to strengthen transitions and pathways for learners; 2) developing data-driven approaches to improving accountability and outcomes for learners; 3) planning and leading stakeholder engagement activities and needs assessments; 4) supporting the development of an Adult Literacy Strategy and a province-wide strategy for accessible and coordinated Adult Education Services in Manitoba; and 5) supporting the closure of the GED program and the implementation of the new Canadian Adult Education Credential to replace the GED.

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