Learning Specialist for Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence

Learning Specialist for Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Contract

Open

Fredericton

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Who we are:

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking a Learning Specialist for Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence to join the Digital Learning and System Excellence Branch. The Learning Specialist provides provincial expertise and strategic support to advance human-centred, learner-centred approaches to digital literacy and AI across New Brunswick's K-12 public education system and plays a key role in advancing Education Plan Action B.3 - AI and Digital Literacy.

What you will do:

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of Education Plan Action B.3, the New Brunswick Digital Literacy Framework, and the provincial Recommended Approaches to Generative AI.
• Develop provincial guidance, resources, and initiatives on digital literacy, digital citizenship, and the responsible, ethical, and developmentally appropriate use of digital technologies and AI.
• Support the development and implementation of student competencies for digital literacy, artificial intelligence, and responsible technology use, and work with Learning and Achievement to align them with K-12 curriculum expectations and with assessment approaches that emphasize learning processes and critical thinking.
• Lead and coordinate provincial AI initiatives and pilots, including implementation planning, educator engagement, and effectiveness and action research with educators and research partners.
• Collect and analyze evidence and implementation data to monitor the impact of digital tools and AI on learning and accessibility, in consultation with assessment colleagues, and to inform provincial decision-making.
• Monitor emerging research, technologies, and policy developments, and share promising practices from New Brunswick and other jurisdictions, translating their implications into provincial guidance.
• Build educator capacity through professional learning, communities of practice, and collaborative inquiry, in coordination with the Learning Specialist for Professional Learning.
• Lead the annual Digital Literacy and AI Summit and support related provincial and national events, such as the MindShare Learning conference.
• Build collaborative relationships with school districts, post-secondary institutions, Indigenous partners, industry, and community partners, and with colleagues responsible for educational technology.
• Prepare briefing materials and strategic advice for senior leadership, contribute to departmental planning and policy development, and represent EECD on provincial, national, and inter-jurisdictional committees as required.

Who you are:

You are an innovative and thoughtful educator who is passionate about digital literacy and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education. You are comfortable exploring emerging technologies while keeping teaching, learning, and student needs at the centre of your work. You can translate complex ideas into practical guidance for educators and build strong relationships across schools, districts, and provincial teams. You are curious, adaptable, and confident leading initiatives in a rapidly evolving area.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Required Competencies:

• A master's degree in education.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of teaching experience within an inclusive K-12 public education system.
• Experience coordinating projects or initiatives involving multiple partners.
• Experience using digital technologies to support project coordination, communication, collaboration, and learning.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Nice to have:

• Written and spoken competence in French.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital literacy, artificial intelligence in education, digital pedagogy, and instructional innovation, including frameworks, guidance, or implementation, and the ability to stay current with evolving research and practice.
• Experience leading or supporting complex initiatives, professional learning, or research in digital learning with educators, leaders, and partners.
• Experience with action research, effectiveness research, or evaluation of educational tools and initiatives.
• Experience developing educational resources or supporting educator professional learning.
• Experience analyzing and communicating program participation and outcomes, and translating evidence into recommendations for senior leadership.
• Knowledge or experience with New Brunswick's provincial K-12 education system.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Effective Interactive Communication
• Relationship / Network Building
• Initiative
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Creativity and Innovation

Technical Competencies:

• Planning and Results Orientation
• Partnership Development
• Project Management
• Digital Literacy
• Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Wage

Pay Band 7: $95,550 - $115,622 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton.
• Possibility of remote work within New Brunswick.
• Occasional travel throughout New Brunswick, including visits to schools, districts, and partner organizations.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family AssistanceProgram (EFAP) and services.
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community.
• 25 days/month of paid vacation.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by November 8, 2026 indicating competition number 26-2000-C34. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Human Resource Services

Place 2000, 250 King Street

Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1

Telephone: 1-506-444-4909

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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