Education Assessment Consultant

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Job ID:1006354
- p( u+ x8 `( y& o' bLocation:Edmonton
Full/Part Time:Full-Time
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Scope:Open Competition
/ v- P, Z* x6 G' O# D, {+ ^0 v) @Closing Date:August 4, 2011
  e+ \& ^+ R( @. GClassification:Program Services 2
# G9 `8 A9 r3 q, p9 v! rMinistry:Employment and Immigration
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About Us
; F, b* Y3 G* v! A3 AAlberta Employment and Immigration offers diverse and challenging opportunities for individuals who arelooking to help build Alberta's workforce. Whether we're helping an Albertan find employment or ensuring workplaces are healthy and safe, we're proud of the work we do every day. Follow the link to see what else we have to offer: http://www.employment.alberta.ca/448.html
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% q0 S' M: J4 v- jRole
+ Q- d' o1 |) U# ^$ l0 U: q3 T1 w0 yWant to play a role in the integration of skilled new Canadians by assisting in the recognition of the educational qualifications they earned outside Canada? Join a team that is committed to providing high quality, fair and credible educational assessment services to immigrants in Alberta. The International Qualifications Assessment Services (IQAS) provides evaluation certificates that compare outof-country educational credentials to Canadian educational standards for the purposes of employment, postsecondary
admission and professional licensing. By joining our team you will receive competitive pay and benefits, a supportive work environment, learning and development opportunities and the ability to gain experience within the public sector.

As a member of the IQAS team, you will be responsible for completing client files using research and analytical skills, responding to client inquiries and questions, as well as collecting and reviewing information from a variety of sources. This position supports the recognition process of out-of-country credentials, and involves participating in meetings, identifying research issues related to assessment practice and the operations of the
/ y8 f9 x9 ]! ^# ]service. Using your exceptional research skills, you will gather and review information from post-secondary educational institutions, professional associations and assessment bodies in Alberta and around the world. Your ability to comprehend and synthesize information from multiple sources will be essential. Using your strong clientfocused
8 T2 k; |; V) K% r7 @$ c  O# |communication skills, you will respond to client inquiries and address issues.
6 Z" p5 `+ |$ P. C' f$ R) `Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and strong writing/verbal skills as well as excellent cultural-sensitivity skills. IQAS is based on a team-structured environment and your strong interpersonal skills and commitment to providing a high quality service to Albertans are essential.

Learn more about IQAS and the services we provide by visiting our website at:
  e; E% L0 b4 x4 qhttp://www.employment.alberta.ca/Immigration/4512.html

7 d' r% J: x) X" `Qualifications
A university degree plus one year of experience in the application of a research methodology to analyze information is required. The ability to read other languages in addition to English is an asset as the position requires the review of foreign educational documents. Equivalencies will be considered.

Salary
$ d  z" t1 s8 D$2,032.19 to $2,665.75 bi-weekly. ($53,040 to $69, 576 per annum)
( h; L8 t! N5 w- ENotes:
9 U. v$ {6 ~* H7 d; y0 y! p$ x· This competition may be used to fill future permanent and temporary vacancies at the same or lower
classification and salary level across government.
2 V" l- ?4 {5 ^  d( `2 S1 C/ m. t· Final candidates may be asked to undergo a security screening.
· There are several temporary opportunities available, ranging from six months to a year-and-a-half in length, with
the possibility of extension.
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How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE PREFERRED. Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition.
NOTE: When you apply online, please ensure your cover letter and resume are submitted in one file as only one file can
( O; }9 T, F5 F- @: V' [be uploaded. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job ID, to: Cindy
1 f- I  o( Z* O9 PZaiffdeen, Human Resource Assistant, Alberta Employment and Immigration, 3rd Floor Centre West, 10035 - 108 Street,
' W! `) h" u7 }+ u( fEdmonton AB T5J 3E1. Phone: 780-644-2545; Fax: 780-644-4962.
Position Profile
* |; q6 y8 w# l( O1 q0 i9 a( g( B0 CPlease see the attached position description for a detailed list of the job responsibilities:
% |2 T$ F" z% Phttps://www.jobs.alberta.ca/pprofile/pp1006354.htm
Closing Statement
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and
experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.