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Career Opportunities

As the governing body for Alberta’s residential real estate, commercial real estate, property management, condominium management, and mortgage brokerage licensees, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is committed to the public interest by promoting the integrity of the industry and protecting consumers. Our dedicated staff team leverage their education and experience to support this mandate.

Why you should join our team

At all levels of our organization we strive to support our mandate to protect the public of Alberta. Along with meaningful work tied to a progressive strategic plan, RECA offers a variety of perks and benefits for our employees. Please note that perks and benefits are based on the nature of the position. Further detail is provided through the recruitment process. Perks and benefits include:

  • Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits package based on position
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with specified contribution matching based on the position
  • Employee years of service recognition
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Office space in our brand new building on the periphery of downtown with nearby amenities that include walking paths, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, fitness facilities, and more
  • RECA’s office is a five minute walk from the Sunalta C-Train station with multiple paid parking lots in the surrounding area
  • Heated underground parking can be purchased at a discounted rate, with applicable taxable benefit applied, subject to availability
  • Office space and staff spaces that are functional and designed with employee comfort and safety in mind.  Amenities include but are not limited to ergonomic work stations including sit/standing desks, LED lighting, a Staff Café, secure office access, and quiet room
  • Access to the latest audiovisual technology in meeting rooms for video conferencing and presentations
  • A strong organizational culture that includes an active social committee
  • A commitment to work-life flow for our employees including a standard 37.5 hour work week

If you are interested in using your skills to support our progressive non-profit organization please see our career opportunities below. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will contact only those individuals we are considering for interviews.

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Current Opportunities

The opportunity

Are you seeking work as an independent contractor? Do you have experience developing exam questions? Do you have strong analytical skills to measure validate, and analyze assessments and syllabi against competency and exam blueprints?

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced independent contractor. In this project-based role, you will provide services related to developing, maintaining, and evaluating RECA’s licensing exam items along with analyzing, validating, and reporting on the performance and effectiveness of assessments and course provider offerings.

This is a non-employee position, and the successful applicant will provide services as an independent contractor. RECA may provide the successful applicant with a laptop to perform the services. The term of this contract is 12 months.

Scope of Project

  • develop reliable and valid licensing exam questions to meet technical, professional, and regulatory standards
  • establish evaluation strategies that reduce assessment bias, improve performance standards and effectiveness, and support exam validity, reliability, and defensibility
  • review and score appealed exams
  • develop surveys and questionnaires for educational scales and tests while ensuring results are valid and reliable
  • participate and facilitate stakeholder sessions to identify and define competencies and learning outcomes
  • use images and graphics, to develop outcomes-based assessment items
  • provide data analysis and data synthesis support for assessment design evaluation and user experience purposes
  • analyze assessment data on knowledge and performance efficiencies, effectiveness, outcomes, and gaps and recommend strategies to close the gaps
  • use a systematic and analytical approach to ensure data integrity when conducting research
  • develop and update competency profiles that measure against licensing and relicensing courses
  • coordinate and conduct audits and report audit results
  • participate in virtual and on-site meetings, as required
  • perform other tasks or projects the Credentialling Programs Manager may assign

Skills & qualifications

  • university degree in education, curriculum design, learning measurement, sociology, psychology, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
  • 5 years’ experience developing, implementing, and evaluating online adult educational content, resources, and curriculum
  • 3 years’ experience in quantitative measurement, analysis, and statistics
  • 3 years’ accreditation experience reviewing and evaluating course curriculum
  • experience in psychometrics is preferred
  • sound knowledge of learning theories, learning styles, and adult education principles
  • solid foundation in assessment design and development, related systems, and tools
  • experience working as an independent contractor for a professional or regulatory organization, is an asset
  • proficient in Office 365 with emphasis on Excel and Word
  • superior analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • can work with large-scale data and synthesize complicated concepts and ideas
  • detail-oriented, research driven, and stakeholder focused
  • flexibility in managing change, workload, and multiple priorities
  • demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism
  • reliable high-speed internet is required

How to apply

If you think this contracted position is for you, please email your cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@reca.ca. Please include “Independent Contractor – Exam and Curriculum Specialist” in the subject line of your email. The application deadline is May 7, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will contact only those individuals we are considering for interviews.