Instructional Designer, Police Academy

at  Justice Institute of British Columbia

Campus Location: New Westminster
Regular / Term: Regular Full Time
Closing Date: Open until filled with a first review of candidates on November 12, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Instructional Designer at the Police Academy, you will contribute to the mission of providing B.C. police officers with effective, accessible, and defensible training across a variety of disciplines. Reporting to the Program Manager – Curriculum, you will play a pivotal role in analyzing, designing, and developing training programs that equip officers to better serve their communities.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with a dedicated team of curriculum specialists, logistics and administrative staff, police instructors, and subject matter experts (SMEs). Your goal will be to ensure that all training is current, smoothly delivered, and well-documented. Additionally, you will be responsible for applying proven training methodologies in the design, review, and revision of training materials. These materials must align with both the strategic directions of the Division and the Institute, as well as meet the standards set by the Policing and Security Branch (PSB), Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Your work will have a direct impact on the effectiveness of police training, enhancing the capabilities of B.C. police officers and contributing to safer communities.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in education, adult education, or related field.
• Proven experience in curriculum design, development, and instructional design best practices, including creating instructional materials, learning outcomes, assessments, and course structures.
• Completion of one or more instructional skills or instructional design courses.
• Experience with online and blended learning design using tools like Blackboard, Storyline, Rise, and SCORM. Familiarity with Blackboard Ultra is an asset.
• Experience developing simulations, exercises, and conducting training needs assessments.
• Experience supporting instructors and trainers in effective, consistent delivery of curriculum.
• Prior experience in the police, criminal justice, or emergency services sectors is an asset.
• Course Training Standards (CTS) development experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, curriculum development processes, and approaches to content delivery across various formats (online, blended, in-person).
• Ability to learn new institutional, cultural, and program contexts and apply this knowledge to guide assessment and recommendations regarding instructional design in various modalities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on technical writing and editing.
• Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Please refer the Job description for details