Instructional Designer

City of Edmonton

  • Edmonton, AB
  • $38,019-47,787 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Are you an expert in instructional design and development for classroom based adult training? If so, we encourage you to apply for our Training Specialist position!The Edmonton Transit Service Learning and Development Centre delivers driver training to 400-600 Transit Operators per year. This training combines classroom instruction with in-vehicle practice.Reporting to the Supervisor, Learning & Development; you will be responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and refining all existing training materials for ETS Operators (Conventional Transit, LRT, and DATS) to ensure compliance with current industry standards, provincial and federal guidelines, and City of Edmonton policies. Your responsibilities will include developing a standardized training program, developing tools to evaluate the effectiveness of each training course, and establishing a process of continuous review and revisions of all materials.What will you do?Review, evaluate, and recommend changes in educational materials and methods of instructionDesign and develop curriculum content, teaching methodologies and assessment techniquesResearch industry best practices, guidelines, and regulations related to operator trainingWork with subject matter experts and instructors to ensure content is engaging and effectiveWork with ETS Instructors to field test all materials with the appropriate targetedaudiences to verify efficiency, effectiveness, and completenessTrain and guide Instructors and other instructional staff in new content or programsWork with instructors to implement the curriculumDevelop a plan and schedule for the continuous review and updating of all training materialsQualificationsUniversity Degree in Education or Adult LearningMinimum of 2 years of experience working in adult education, including developing course curriculumExperience using Google Suite applicationsAssetsKnowledge of CUTA (Canadian Urban Transit Association) StandardsKnowledge of Provincial and Federal Transportation GuidelinesSkills required for success:Expertise in developing course curriculum for adult learnersAbility to effectively interpret and translate technical processes and terms to a level consistent with the audience’s knowledge and learning needsExperience with a variety of delivery methods including e-learning, face-to-face, web/story basedAbility to plan, coordinate, schedule, and execute training plans and programsExcellent writing skills to develop a variety of training materialsEffective and adaptable communication/presentation skills to support a variety of learnersAbility to manage and maintain relationships and ensure the lines of accountability are clear and being adhered toAbility to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders * Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (
) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionConditions of Employment:Applicants may be testedWork Environment:Note: This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advanceThe City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact . Learn more about our benefitsUp to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 monthsHours of Work: 40 hours per week; Monday-FridaySalary Range: $38.019 - $47.787 (Hourly)Talent Acquisition Consultant: AG/VHEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

City of Edmonton