41405 – Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Broad Occupation Category

4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major Group

41 – Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services

Broad Occupation Category

4140 – Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers

Broad Occupation Category

4140 – Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by government departments, school boards, research institutes, professional associations and educational and other organizations throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

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Example Titles

  • Aboriginal education consultant

  • Curriculum developer

  • Curriculum planner

  • Education consultant

  • Education outreach program coordinator

  • Education policy officer

  • Education policy supervisor

  • Education program coordinator

  • Education program officer

  • Education researcher

  • Special education coordinator

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Conduct research, produce reports and administer education policies and programs

  • Evaluate curriculum programs and recommend improvements

  • Develop the structure, content and objectives of new programs

  • Conduct statistical analyses to determine cost and effectiveness of education policies and programs

  • Provide ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers and other professionals throughout the public and private sector

  • Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery

  • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia

  • May supervise the work of other education policy researchers, consultants or program officers

  • May administer specialized testing and assessment programs.

Employment Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in education or in a discipline such as social science or business administration is required.

  • A master's degree in education may be required.

  • Specialized training or certification may be required.

  • Several years of experience as a school teacher are usually required.

  • A teacher's certificate for the province of employment is usually required when employed by provincial education ministries.