Learning Design Consultant (Temporary)

About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgary’s college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. We launch our students by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling.

Proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgary’s first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca. 

Position Summary

Bow Valley College is seeking an innovative and strategic Learning Design Consultant (LDC) to join our Centre for Academic Innovation. Reporting to the Associate Dean, the LDC is a curriculum and innovation strategist responsible for developing end-to-end learning programs and courses that align with the College’s strategic priorities. From conducting labor market research and job task analysis to full implementation within the learning management system, the LDC plays a vital role in shaping high-quality, workforce-relevant education for learners.

As an expert in contemporary teaching and learning practices, including Competency-Based Education (CBE), performance-based assessment, adult learning principles, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), the LDC contributes to institutional transformation by coaching others in instructional design and mentoring teams engaged in curriculum development and implementation. 

Working collaboratively with subject matter experts, media specialists, online delivery officers, Indigenous Learning Consultants, and operational staff, the LDC ensures curriculum is inclusive, culturally responsive, and adaptable to evolving labor market needs. They also leverage AI-enabled tools and structured prompt engineering to support the creation of competency frameworks, assessments, and modular learning pathways.

In addition to leading curriculum design, some LDCs may support professional learning by helping instructors and program teams apply effective teaching strategies, integrate digital tools, and align instructional practices with institutional models such as CBE. The role requires strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate timelines, manage deliverables, and facilitate co-design sessions with program teams. Above all, LDCs model professionalism, adaptability, and service-oriented collaboration in every project.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or a related field, along with 4–6 years of experience in instructional design and/or Competency-Based education program development. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to lead curriculum projects and produce strategic, high-quality deliverables aligned with institutional priorities. An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in Education, Curriculum, or Instructional Design; experience mentoring others in instructional design; and a background in applied, modular, or performance-based learning. Additional assets include experience in teaching or developing skills-based programs, delivering professional learning sessions, and familiarity with competency frameworks, modular curriculum architecture, or consulting in post-secondary or training organizations.

If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking instructional design professional to directly influence the future of education in Alberta by building programs that prepare learners for success in a rapidly changing workforce.

This opening is a temporary faculty position with an anticipated conclusion in December, 2026. Strong preference will be given to internal candidates. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Closing Date: March 4th, 2026

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.