Education Policy Advisor - Artificial Intelligence

Location: Edmonton | Classification: Program Services 4 | Hours: 36.25 per week | Employment type: Full Time Permanent | Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly.

Join us in leading the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Alberta’s K–12 education system. You will influence the policies, frameworks, and strategies that support the next generation of learners and educators.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic leadership and coordination on initiatives and projects related to the integration of AI across curriculum, assessment, and system practices.
- Advise on the role of AI as both a tool and an area of curriculum content.
- Develop and refine system‑level AI messaging, guidance, frameworks, and implementation approaches informed by research, partnerships, and emerging trends.
- Support the development of an AI Literacy Framework and digital and AI literacy competency progressions that define literacy skills and benchmarks for student achievement.
- Lead strategic engagement with internal and external partners, including public, separate, charter, independent, multicultural, francophone, and Indigenous education partners.
- Coordinate with privacy, technology, innovation, and governance partners to support responsible, ethical, and effective AI implementation.
- Monitor and analyze AI‑related policy developments, including privacy, access models, data governance, equity, bias, accessibility, and cultural representation considerations.
- Provide advice and recommendations to senior leadership to support system transformation, program delivery, and strategic decision‑making.
- Support implementation of AI‑related initiatives, tools, pilot projects, learning supports, and professional learning for educators and system partners.

Core Competencies

- Agility – Identify and manage risks, adapt to shifting priorities, and provide timely advice as AI technologies, policy expectations,



and system needs evolve.
- Drive for Results – Lead and coordinate initiatives that support the development and implementation of clear, practical AI strategies, guidance, supports, and resources for Alberta’s education system.
- Build Collaborative Environments – Work collaboratively across divisions, ministries, school authorities, education partners, technology, and privacy partners to support aligned and effective implementation.
- Develop Networks – Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners to support engagement, knowledge exchange, and coordinated action on AI in education.
- Creative Problem Solving – Apply research, analysis, innovation, and judgement to address complex and emerging issues where policy direction may be evolving or not yet fully established.

Qualifications

- University graduation in a related field (Education, Public Administration, etc.) and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or equivalent.
- Equivalency: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
- Experience conducting research, policy analysis, issues analysis, and developing recommendations for senior leadership.
- Experience planning, coordinating, or leading strategic initiatives, complex projects, engagement activities, or implementation work.
- Knowledge of government strategic policy direction, decision‑making processes, and the political setting in which ministries and school authorities operate.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation, policies,



or frameworks related to education programs, curriculum, student learning, assessment, privacy, or data governance.
- Experience analyzing complex information and synthesizing findings into clear advice, options, briefing materials, presentations, reports, or recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or complex issues to diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate work across stakeholders, and deliver outcomes within deadlines.
- Ability to influence, build relationships, resolve conflict, and support collaboration across diverse partners and stakeholders.

Preferred (Assets)

- Familiarity with artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, digital literacy, AI literacy, or responsible technology use in education or government settings.
- Experience working with K–12 education systems, curriculum, student learning, assessment, teacher supports, or education policy.
- Experience working with privacy, security, data governance, digital innovation, or ethical technology implementation.
- Experience engaging with public, separate, francophone, charter, independent, Indigenous, multicultural, or community education partners.
- Experience developing frameworks, guidance documents, implementation plans, briefing materials, or policy recommendations.

Benefits and Working Conditions

This is a permanent position with 36.25 hours per week, based in Edmonton. Compensation is in line with the Program Services 4 classification schedule (approximately $82,168 to $107,710 per year, bi‑weekly).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alberta Government, through the Ministry of Education and Childcare, encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or other protected status.

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📌 Education Policy Advisor - Artificial Intelligence (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton