National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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41405 - Education policy researchers, consultants and program 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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • 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

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • course coordinator - college
    • course coordinator - secondary school
    • course coordinator - university
    • language assessor
    • online course coordinator - college
    • online course coordinator - secondary school
    • online course coordinator - university
    • school inspector

  • Exclusion(s)

    • College and other vocational instructors (See 41210 College and other vocational instructors)
    • Educational counsellors (See 41320 Educational counsellors)
    • Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (See 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers)
    • Government managers - education policy development and program administration (See 40012 Government managers - education policy development and program administration)
    • Psychology assistant (except university) (See 41403 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers)
    • Secondary school teachers (See 41220 Secondary school teachers)

  • 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.

  • Additional information

    • Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
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