NOC 41405 — Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

TEER 1 · Professional (university degree) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

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.

Main 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.

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