Job Title:Regulatory Exam WriterReports To:Examinations ManagerLocation:EdmontonEmployment Indicator:Full-time, permanentDepartment:RegistrationDivision:RegulatoryCompetition:26-31Position SummaryReporting to the Examinations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for development, review, validation, and maintenance of high-quality examination content for professional registration or licensure of Engineers and Geoscientists in Canada. This involves working with the Professional Practice Exam Screening Committee (PPESG) in developing appropriate questions for a current, defensible, and relevant National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) for assessing the professional, ethical, regulatory, and legal responsibilities of a practicing licensed professional for working with Canadian regulators, psychometricians, the role supports the regulator’s public protection mandate by developing appropriate assessment tools.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, review, validate, and maintain high-quality examination content for professional registration or licensure of Engineers and Geoscientists in CanadaConduct research and analysis in developing new questions for the NPPE.Conduct item analysis and make recommendations for revisions based on examination performance dataIncorporate revisions to address identified wording, structure, and alignment issues, ensuring the questions meet National Professional Practice Exam writing standardsProvides revised draft prepared for PPESG reviewIntegrate PPESG feedback from peer review, apply final wording and formatting standards, and approve item for field testingWork with APEGA staff to identify exam needs, item trends and performanceProtect NPPE questions integrity by ensuring questions are handled only within secure, approved workflowsCreate examination content that aligns with competency models, body-of-knowledge frameworks, and professional practice requirementsReview examination items for technical clarity, accuracy,



and relevanceResearch emerging trends and best practices in professional assessment and examination developmentAssists the PPESG with the review and assessment of new questions developed for consideration for experimental testing questions to ensure that they are appropriate for their jurisdiction, the profession, the NPPE Blueprint and for comprehensionEnsures questions meet formatting, fairness, and participate in blueprint standardsKeep questions organized and move through the review workflow, ensuring items are moved into the appropriate bin/folder at the appropriate stageWork with subject matter experts, committees, and external consultants to develop contentTargeted follow up where needed to manage PPESG team members capacity and momentumManage the PPESG volunteer group (recruiting, training, onboarding, item generation)Provides critical feedback directly in the question commentsProject work (health of banks)Assist with PPEC workflow and reporting (Provides stats to support monthly reporting)Competencies, Skills & AttributesCompetenciesCore:Exemplifying IntegrityFostering CommunicationResults OrientationService ExcellenceTeamworkFunctional:Attention to DetailCreativity and InnovationIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsMedia and Public RelationsWriting SkillsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of communication best practices and ethics.Proficiency in technical writing, business writing, and internal communication.Knowledge of competency-based assessment methodologiesUnderstanding of psychometric concepts such as validity, reliability, and item analysisKnowledge of how to engage subject matter experts in developing, reviewing, validating, and refining examination content aligned with exam standards and professional practice expectationsCapable of substantive and copy editing, as well as proofreading.Working application of Canadian Press and Chicago style guides.Training in CLEAR (Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation)Training in Measure Learning Assessment development, including knowledge of assessment design principles, item-writing best practices, blueprint alignment,



question review and validation processes, and how exam items progress through development, field testing, analysis, and final approval.Participation in Item Writing Workshops, including knowledge of how to develop clear, defensible, blueprint-aligned exam questions and apply best practices for item structure, wording, fairness, and review.Participant of Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation (CNAR)Ability to interpret and edit technical and jargon-heavy questions to fit the audience.Able to collaborate with internal departments and subject matter experts when developing various internal and external communication materials.Familiarity with modern website content management systems.Excellent organization and time-management skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.Able to function with a high degree of independence and to collaborate effectively across departmentsExceptional written communication and technical writing skillsAble to exercise sound judgement, impartiality, and attention to detailBuild collaborative relationships with diverse subject matter experts and committeesQualificationsPost-secondary degree in communications, public relations, or journalism.5-8 years of related experience with demonstrated knowledge of communication best practices and ethics and some experience in technical writing, business writing, and internal communication.5+ years of experience facilitating exam programs on a national scale for qualified-level jobsProven track record of successful project management and cross-functional collaborationExperience working with senior leadership and managing stakeholder relationshipsExperience in navigating pressure points in the workflow by remaining organized, solutions-focused, and respectful in all communicationsAble to balance accuracy, confidentiality, urgency, and relationship management when coordinating exam-content development and reviewExperience working with volunteer committees, subject matter experts, or advisory groups where influence, follow-up, and relationship-building are required without direct authorityEquivalencies may be considered.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 26-31 Regulatory Exam Writer (Winnipeg)
🏢 APEGA
📍 Winnipeg