Director of Testing position opening in Canada

I was contacted by a search firm looking to fill an applied quantoid position with Assessment Strategies, Inc. in Ottawa, Canada. I see no harm in passing the job posting along to others who may be interested. The following information was provided by Erik Slankis and is reproduced "as is" with his permission

• Assessment Strategies Inc., Director of Testing, Measurement and Statistics

• (Ottawa) Assessment Strategies Inc. (ASI) is a leading provider of customized assessment and measurement services, including credentialing and continuing competence assessment programs, personnel selection tools, and survey instruments. With more than 30 years experience in their field, Assessment Strategies has emerged as one of Canada's premier full-service testing and measurement firms, working with a wide variety of highly respected clients. In pursuing its mission of providing comprehensive, professional assessment services to assist its clients in achieving their goals, ASI is now seeking an experienced leader as its new Director of Testing, Measurement and Statistics.

• The successful candidate will apply expertise in psychometric measurement, design and statistics to the development of products and services that enhance ASI’s reputation in the field of high-stakes assessment. Overseeing all elements of testing, measurement, and design, he or she will provide expert guidance and advice to ensure that clients continue to receive high quality and economical assessment services. Managing a budget and staff, the Director will play a key role in driving ASI’s business, while ensuring the company stays on the front-edge of assessment technology.

• Technically superb, but with a flair for managing and mentoring staff, the new Director will play an important role in providing leadership to a strong, dedicated team of professionals. Possessing a related post-graduate degree, the successful candidate will have at least ten years of hands on experience in the design and delivery of leading edge assessment tools. Recognized as a leader in the field, he or she will act as a liaison to provincial and national bodies and work to promote ASI as a significant player in the Canadian marketplace.

• For more information on this outstanding opportunity, please contact Eric Slankis in our Ottawa office at 613-742-3197 or via email at eric.slankis@rayberndtson.ca.