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Job Description
About Bow Valley College
For 60 years, Calgary’s college has grown to prepare 14,000 students annually for meaningful careers in health care, social services, business, technology, and creative industries. Every program has a Work Integrated Learning requirement, ensuring students contribute to the workplace before they graduate. With a strong focus on advanced simulation training and Alberta’s evolving needs, Bow Valley College’s new Health Care Centre of Excellence is working to expand space and programs, aimed at graduating four-times as many health professionals annually by 2036.
Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, we combine innovative learning with hands-on experience. Home to Alberta’s only major e-sports arena and a state-of-the-art digital production hub. Learn more about the opportunities Bow Valley College creates for students, Calgary, and Alberta at bowvalleycollege.ca .
Position Summary
The Centre for Workforce Development is seeking a is seeking a collaborative and client-focused Learning Design Consultant . In this role, you will partner with employers, industry experts, Program Chairs, and subject matter experts to create engaging, competency-based learning solutions that address emerging workforce needs.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Learning Design Consultant is an integral member of the Centre for Workforce Development and plays a key role in supporting the College's commitment to delivering innovative, industry-responsive learning solutions. Working within a portfolio-based, service-oriented environment, you will collaborate with employers, Program Chairs, and subject matter experts to design high-quality curriculum and learning experiences that support workforce development and advance the College's strategic priorities of access, quality, and sustainability.
This role requires a highly organized and adaptable professional who can successfully manage multiple projects while providing exceptional client service. You will balance competing priorities, contribute to cross-functional initiatives, remain current with emerging trends in learning design and educational technology, and participate in research and other College initiatives that support continuous improvement and innovation.
What You'll Be Doing:
Partner with Clients to Design Workforce-Focused Learning: Using a consultative, client-service approach, you'll work closely with employers, industry experts, Program Chairs, and subject matter experts to understand workforce training needs and develop learning solutions that address identified skills gaps. You'll conduct needs assessments, develop competency-based learning outcomes aligned with industry standards, and design modular, career-focused curriculum that supports adult learners.
You'll also create authentic assessments that reflect workplace practice, develop or curate accessible multimedia learning resources using plain language principles, and incorporate employer feedback throughout the curriculum design process to ensure learning experiences remain relevant, practical, and aligned with workforce expectations.
Develop Innovative and Engaging Learning Experiences: You'll design, build, and test high-quality learning experiences using the College's Learning Management System and a variety of digital learning technologies. This includes creating intuitive online learning environments, ensuring a positive learner experience, and integrating instructional technologies that enhance engagement and accessibility.
As emerging technologies continue to shape education, you'll actively explore and apply artificial intelligence tools to improve the efficiency of learning design, content development, and skills assessment while staying informed of evolving best practices within the field.
Manage Projects and Foster Collaboration: Success in this role requires exceptional…