Subject Matter Expert (CEPS) High Performance Commercial Buildings (Course Development)
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Job Summary
Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work.
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides technical expertise and industry insight to support the design and development of educational courses on highperformance commercial buildings. The SME will ensure technical accuracy industry relevance and practical applicability of course content working closely with instructional designers project managers and other contributors. This role bridges realworld building performance practicewith adult education translating complex technical concepts into clear engaging and actionable learning materials.
It is estimated that the SME will spend approximately 5-8 hrs per week on this High-Performance Commercial Buildings courses development work until end of September 2026.
Responsibilities
- Ensure course materials promote learning and helps to measure and evaluate students ability to achieve important real-world competencies (knowledge skills performance tasks behaviors)
- Advise on technical topics (HVAC envelope energy performance decarbonization)
- Contribute to and review course content incorporate realworld case studies (contributing data exemplars and tools)
- Update course outline and schedule to reflect any changes made in the content and or assessments
- Include clear guidelines and evidence of achievement
- Any curriculum revisions needed to ensure material is current relevant and delivers quality learning experience
- Updates needed to meet industry standards requirements and best practices
- Define accurate clear specific relevant learning outcomes for the course
- Ensure competencies and learning outcomes are aligned with course content
- Update other pertinent information including required learning materials software technology assessments modules
Requirements
- Minimum Post-secondary Diploma in Construction Management Engineering Architecture is required. An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered
- Demonstrate deep applied knowledgein highperformance commercial construction and design not just theoretical familiarity
- Possess direct recent experienceworking on commercial projectsnot only academic or policy backgrounds; as this is for course development the SME must be able to support adult learning
- Be familiar with relevant codes and standards
- Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Experience with videoconferencingtechnology (MS Teams)
- Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
- Comfortable speaking to the public
- Positive & respectful attitude
- Ability to read interpret and deliver specific curriculum
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to organize and present written information
Strongly preferred
- Professional credentials (e.g. LEED AP CEM ASHRAE certifications)
- Prior experience developing or reviewing training content
Assets
- Previous teaching experience
- Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle is an asset)
- Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
- Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching
- Formal training in online technologies
- Experience with curriculum development or instructional design
Posting start date: Feb 20 2026
Posting closing date: March 3 2026
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.
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About Company
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers demand.
