Instructional Designer

The Government of Alberta is seeking a full-time Instructional Designer in Calgary or Edmonton. This permanent position involves developing and managing internal learning content, applying adult learning principles, and collaborating with teams to enhance corporate learning resources. The role emphasizes evidence-based recommendations for learning strategies and requires strong communication skills. The salary ranges from $68,562 to $90,012 annually, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Posting Date:

Feb 27, 2024

Location:

Calgary, AB

Company:

Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title:

Instructional Designer

Job Requisition ID:

52025

Ministry:

Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Location:

Calgary or Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:

Full Time

Hours of Work:

36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: ​​​​​​​

Permanent

Scope:

Open Competition

Closing Date:

March 12, 2024

Classification:

Program Services 3 Market Adjustment

Salary:

$2,626.89 to 3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,562 – $90,012 /year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction is a solutions provider. We strive to deliver innovative services to government operations and optimize programs and services for Albertans. Every Service Albertan strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on! To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/service-alberta

Within the Consumers and Strategic Services Division of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Land Titles and Surveys Branch (LTS) ensures that the Minister’s Mandate, Ministry strategic and business plan goals drive outcomes to ensure property rights are protected, programs and related services are modernized and registry services run efficiently.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Lead, Training and Technical Support, the Instructional Designer is responsible for working with a team of professionals tasked with the development, implementation and management of internal learning content. The position will leverage foundational knowledge on adult educational principles, along with accessing and leveraging subject matter expertise and utilizing data analytics, to ensure a robust curriculum is in place to ensure the progressive and on-going development of a culture of learning and a talent pipeline for LTS.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible to:
• Make evidence-based recommendations to branch management on LTS learning strategy, supports and services, and the integration of workforce development with other talent management functions
• Apply adult learning principles in the design of learning content and in the development of instructional materials for self-paced, instructor-led, and blended learning for a geographically diverse audience.
• Design, build, maintain, and enhance corporate learning resources, programs and/or projects that align with the APS competencies and functional program areas.
• Facilitate and/or participate in task teams, advisory committees, working groups and/or focus groups to gather information and ensure consideration of learner needs. Ensure input and feedback are incorporated into various learning and development projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Coach and guide subject matter experts to deliver training. When or if required, facilitate train the trainer and general learning opportunities, programs, and courses
• Develop and implement an approach to the support the management and review of learning content, ensuring continuous improvement through the scheduled and event-driven update of programs or courses. Design or curate learning content and develop instructional materials.
• Work with LTS Business Analytics to develop and implement quality improvement processes for learning content. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing supports, ensuring targeted impact and return on investment.
• Stay current on emerging learning and development trends and best practices to recommend improvements/enhancements to current programming. This includes analyzing the characteristics of existing and emerging technologies that can be leveraged in an instructional environment.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
• Drive for Results: you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.
• Develop Self and Others: you will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.
• Creative Problem Solving: Actively encourages a culture of innovation and imaginative thinking. Challenges self and others to expand their thinking.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders

Qualifications

University degree in Education, Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design or any other related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience in managing learning programs including design, development, implementation, and evaluation, adult education and training, staff training and development, group facilitation, public participation or equivalent as described below

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

The incumbent is required to have:
• Strong people, interpersonal and consultation skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Writing and editing skills to ensure education and training materials and information is suitable for diverse audiences and consistent with the style of the ministry.
• Organization, project management, change management, and time management skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to communicate complex legislation and procedures into plain language for diverse audiences.
• Ability to integrate needs of diverse stakeholders to provide effective education and training services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of e-learning authoring software and delivery platforms is an asset.

Notes
• This is a full-time permanent position
• Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca.