Program and Learning Design Specialist

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Be part of a team driving community wellness. The School of Health and Public Safety offers immersive hands-on training for the next generation of health-care professionals. Our passionate health experts work closely with industry to transform learners into leaders.

The Opportunity

Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator

# of position: 1

Hourly Rate: $52.00

Position End Date: March 31 2026

Deadline to apply: Until position is filled

TheProgram and LearningDesign Specialistwill leadthe collaborative development of the School of Health & Public Safetys (HPS) Curriculum Frameworka framework that intentionally builds durable (essential) skills and interprofessional collaborative competencies as well as profession specific competencies. The role isan enabling integrative and facilitative position thatleveragesthe Specialists curriculum design and pedagogicalexpertisewith their health care experienceto amplify align and refine the input of key partnersthat include faculty academic leadership and patient partners. These key partners bring deep disciplinary clinical and contextualexpertise and the Specialist integrates this with their program and learning designexpertiseand healthcare backgroundtocreate a curriculum framework that will shape the future of HPSs health programming.

Working alongside project leads from HPSs leadershipteam the Specialistwill lead a discovery processwhere existing programming within theSchoolwill be examinedtosupportcurriculum mappingandidentifyingopportunitiesforintentionally designinglearning experiencesto develop studentsessential skills and interprofessional collaborative goal is to co-create a curricular framework thatiseducationally soundusing evidence-based pedagogical approachesisfeasible and aligned with accreditation and institutional the existing program structure and courses could bemodifiedand role will use the framework to further clarify the resources needed for a phased implementation of the curriculum framework across HPS health programming aligning with the larger roadmap for the Center of Innovation in Healthcare Education (CIHE)implementation.

Success in this role is measured by the quality of collaboration clarity of shared understanding and usability of the resulting curriculum framework with a clear understanding of implications for implementation.

The ideal candidate will have a mix of knowledgeof/experience in healthcare systemsaccreditationand curriculum have a curious mindsetgoodunderstanding of pedagogyand experience in competency alignments. Furthermore you have strong skills in communicationcollaborationand are results-driven. Youcanincorporate adviceinsightsand feedback fromvariousinterest holders which could include butarenot limited to faculty curriculum administrators program development coordinators instructional designersacademicleadersand patient partners.

How youll contribute

Program Curriculum Discovery & Mapping
Review accreditation requirements competency profiles and CIHE plans; conduct literature and environmental scans.
Synthesize insights from faculty leadership patient partners and learners into shared language and design principles.
Lead curriculum mapping across HPS programs to identify gaps opportunities and integration points for IPE and durable skills.
Analyze program outcomes and recommend course/program structure changes to explicitly embed interprofessional and durable skills.
Assess learner characteristics to ensure recommendations meet learner needs and are feasible across programs.
Learning Design & Pedagogical Guidance
Provide expertise in curriculum design interprofessional education and durable skills development.
Ensure framework development is grounded in evidencebased pedagogically sound models (e.g. Brenners).
Apply learning design principles to refine and integrate partner input effectively.
Align framework recommendations with bestpractice teaching learning and competency development methods.
CurriculumFramework Development
Translate evidence and collective insights into practical components of a cocreated curricular framework.
Lead drafting refinement and validation of the framework to ensure alignment with SAIT policies and accreditation requirements.
Design a structure supporting durable skills interprofessional competencies and professionspecific skills in a scaffolded manner.
Provide guidance on experiential learning assessment alignment competency progression and integration across credential levels.
Advise on effective use of proposed facilities to support teaching and learning.
Project Enablement & Participant Engagement
Facilitate inputgathering through workshops focus groups and collaborative sessions.
Support psychologically safe interdisciplinary dialogue and help translate tacit expertise into actionable curriculum insights.
Collaborate with project managers to define timelines milestones dependencies and risks.
Provide updates documentation and ensure learning design elements are incorporated into broader implementation roadmaps.
Future Forecasting
Estimate resource requirements and impact of framework implementation across programs.
Identify ongoing resource needs to maintain the framework in collaboration with Teaching and Learning Commons teams.

What you bring

Required
Bachelors degree in Healthcare or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Formal training in education or curriculum design
Experience working in a healthcare environment (e.g. Allied Health or Nursing)
Experience in clinical education training or facilitation
Familiarity with accreditation standards and competency-based education
Strong facilitation skills and ability to work with diverse interest holders
Comfortable using digital tools including AI to support first drafts of educational materials in an ethical and responsible manner
Preferred/Assets
Advanced experience in clinical education or curriculum development
Experience supporting or leading accreditation-related initiatives
Demonstrated interest in improving patient care outcomes

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team! We know being ghosted is the worst so be assured youll hear from us either way. We take time to review each submission carefully and promise not to vanish.

Together we build bold futures

At SAIT we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

- Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits

- Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses

- Access to Greenshield for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well-being

- Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates

- Excellent dining options on campus

- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

About SAIT

At SAIT were building bold futures. Were a community of tenacious problem-solvers inventive thinkers and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.

Were committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

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