Job Description

**This posting is for one (1) Permanent full-time position**
The Edmonton Police Service has an opportunity for one (1) Curriculum Designer in our Professional Development Section to assume the following responsibilities:

• Designing and developing classrooms, eLearning and blended learning courses. Courses developed must employ instructional techniques and evaluation methods that are grounded in the principles of adult education.
• Conducting needs assessments, formulating project plans, researching course content, and designing instructional techniques and evaluation methods.
• Collaborating with instructors, subject matter experts and other curriculum designers on the coordination, research and development of curriculum packages (course manuals detailing course overview information, lesson plans, course training standards and evaluation methods), and preparing subject matter experts to be facilitators on training courses.
• Maintaining partnerships with external agencies and training institutions in creating educational opportunities for Edmonton Police Service members.
• Arranging for and conducting coaching and advisory sessions with subject matter experts to discuss expectations and standards in the development of course training standards and course material.
• Providing recommendations on the design and delivery methods of courses as a curriculum design specialist.
• Designing and preparing instructional aids, such as training manuals, handouts, and PowerPoint presentations for courses.
• Designing and preparing eLearning content as stand-alone modules or pre-course work for in person courses.
• Other related duties.

Qualifications

• University graduation from a recognized program in education, such as a Bachelor of Education Degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in the field of adult education and/or developing course curricula.
• Demonstrated development of eLearning using Articulate Storyline and comparable design software.
• Demonstrated use of learning management software for course development and delivery (i.e. Canvas, Moodle, D2L, etc.).
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently and in collaboration with others and as part of a team.

Experience in developing hard skill training or systems training for front line professionals (for example, military, law enforcement or other first
response personnel) is an asset. * Strong skills with Adobe Suite would be an asset.

• Strong ability to provide guidance and advice to subject matter experts to prevent conflicting training goals.
• Applicants may be tested, and samples of work may be requested, specifically eLearning products, Course Training Standard and/or course planning documentation.

Hours of Work:
40 hours a week, 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of variable hours of work program.
Salary Range:
21B, Grade 021: $38.01 - $47.78 (Hourly), $3,041.50 - $3,823.00 (Bi-Weekly), $79,383.67 - $99,779.26 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
This posting is limited to internal applicants and permanent employees on layoff. Please include your payroll number.
General:

• Civic Service Union 52 members are asked to send a copy of their application to the union office.
• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Please include a current resume and cover letter with your online application. As part of your pre-hire screening, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as required by Human Resources Division.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.
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