Curriculum/Instructional Designer

Job Overview:
Columbia College is looking to fill a 3-month term-certain part-time position. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with stakeholders across various functions within the College to create, design, and implement learning solutions. The successful candidate will use a comprehensive knowledge of instructional design, adult learning theory, and digital learning trends to create effective and engaging learning experiences.

This position is project-driven and will have hours typically fall between 10-15 hours per week. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite but can work remotely according to the College’s working remote policies.

Duties:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to identify the learning needs of various groups within the College.
• Design, develop, and implement engaging and effective learning solutions, including eLearning courses, facilitator-led materials, job aids, online tutorials, and assessments.
• Use best practices in instructional design and learning theory to develop learning objectives, create content that aligns with these objectives, and assess learning outcomes.
• Leverage multimedia technology and authoring tools to create compelling learning materials by an understanding and use of ISTE frameworks for facilitators and students.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and data analysis.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends in instructional design and technology and incorporate these trends into learning initiatives as appropriate.
• Manage multiple project timelines, ensuring that all deliverables are completed on time and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Instructional Design or a related role.
• Proficiency with eLearning technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design models.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Join our team as an Instructional Designer and contribute to the development of impactful training programs that educate and empower our employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the higher education sector.
• Familiar with the use and implementation of the ISTE framework.
• Advanced degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) Moodle, and Communication software Microsoft Teams.
• Certification in project management.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $35.00-$42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site childcare
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• instructional design: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2E 7N8