Overview
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.
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 prospects
Annual salary
$48,261
$79,253
$106,574
Job openings
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Education and training
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.
Additional information
Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certification are optional to practice as Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in B.C.
- Certificate of Qualification in Teaching - Educational policy researchers
Certificate of Qualification in Teaching - Educational policy researchers
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as an educational policy researcher in B.C., you may need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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