Bilingual Manager, Test Administration, Learning

**THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF EDUCATION, CANADA (CMEC) is an intergovernmental body providing leadership in policy development, program administration, and research at the pan-Canadian and international levels. Located in the heart of Toronto (steps from the St. Clair subway), CMEC is seeking a**:
**BILINGUAL MANAGER, TEST ADMINISTRATION, LEARNING ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS**

**Permanent, full-time position**

**Current salary range: $75,444 - $97,373, depending on experience and qualifications**

**Work arrangement can be remote, in-person, or hybrid**

**In joining CMEC, you will be part of a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and collegial environment in an organization that is focused on enhancing the quality of education for all Canadians. You will work with government officials, international partners, and colleagues from across the organization and around the country. This position is affiliated with the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE) Local 343.**

**The Bilingual Manager, Test Administration, Learning Assessment Programs leads the successful implementation of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a multiyear, flagship, international project that assesses the knowledge and skills of 15-year-old students. In Canada, the assessment is administered across participating provinces and territories. The Manager facilitates all aspects of the project cycle, including work with the international project consortium, preparation of assessment instruments and materials, development of administration processes, recruitment and training of test administrators, communication with schools and interested parties, assessment delivery, coding, and reporting of results. The Manager also works directly with senior representatives of pan-Canadian and provincial/territorial education committees to obtain consensus on assessment tools, processes, and implementation, and also provides support to streamline operational procedures across the other large-scale assessments coordinated by the assessment unit.**

**The position is supported by a shared team of analysts, psychometricians, data officers, administrative support, and translators and copy editors. The position reports to the Coordinator, Learning Assessment Programs.**

**Key qualifications**
- ***Superior command of French and English, both written and spoken**:

- ** **Graduate degree (master’s or PhD) in a relevant field (a degree with a specialization in educational assessment and measurement is an asset)**:

- ** **Experience with large?scale assessments and reporting, typically gained through senior project experience at provincial/territorial ministries/departments of education, educational institutions, or private educational assessment companies**:

- ** **Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relevant networks and positive working relationships with CMEC teams, senior government officials, international project consortium members, contractors, and other interested parties**:

- ** **Exceptionally detail-oriented, with strong project management and organizational skills**:

- ** **Ability to manage competing priorities, identify and mitigate project risks, and provide project deliverables on time and within budget**:

- ** **Demonstrated ability to prepare project plans, monitor progress, and track timelines**:

- ** **Highly developed decision?making and problem?solving abilities**:

- ** **Experience with planning, developing, and delivering training and information sessions for test administrators and school contacts**:

- ** **Superior writing skills, with ability to analyze and convey complex data and information to a variety of audiences**:

- ** **Ability to exercise discretion and tact in highly confidential and sensitive situations**:

- ** **Knowledge of education systems in Canada**:

- ** **Excellent knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis is an asset**:

- ** **Ability to travel within Canada and internationally for short durations a few times per year**

**The position offers a competitive salary based on experience as well as other perks including**:

- ** **Competitive vacation allotment**:

- ** **Twelve (12) paid statutory holidays**:

- ** **Ten (10) paid sick days**:

- ** **Five (5) paid personal days**:

- ** **Personal wellness and professional development account (up to $600 annually)**:

- ** **Contribution equal to 10% of the employee’s annual salary in lieu of a group pension plan**:

- ** **Health benefits**:

- ** **Flexible work schedule, with the opportunity for hybrid or remote work**

**CMEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible environment, where all employees, business partners, and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Human Resources team know.**

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**CMEC is an equal-opportunity employer.