Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers – NOC : 4166

Unit Group

4166 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.

Example Titles

co-ordinator, special education

curriculum developer

curriculum planner

education consultant

education outreach program co-ordinator

education policy officer

education program co-ordinator

education program officer

education researcher

supervisor, education policy

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Main duties

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers perform 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.

Classified elsewhere

College and other vocational instructors (4021)
Educational counsellors (4033)
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (4032)
Government managers – education policy development and program administration (0413)
Psychology assistants (except university) (in 4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers )
Secondary school teachers (4031)