Instructional Designer

Position Summary
Bring your instructional design, creative problem solving and team leadership expertise to this exciting role with our Organizational Learning team.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, and as directed by the Regional Manager, Organizational Learning, the position designs, develops, evaluates, and continuously improves educational programming with a particular focus on microlearning and hybrid delivery modalities.

The Instructional Designer engages key partners to inform learning and development requirements, as well as the design, development, and delivery of a multipronged and blended learning approaches. Builds and implements regional and local programs and systems for a variety of audiences and integrates knowledge of adult education methodologies, tools, and techniques into educational programming. Works closely with the eLearning team to coordinate and facilitate a learning strategy that aligns with NH strategic priorities. Represents the team on internal/external working groups and committees as required.

Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Bachelor degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Systems, Learning Design and Technology, Educational Psychology, or another related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years recent related experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certificate in Adult Learning is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Storyline and Moodle is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with ADDIE model is considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated expertise in virtual design and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive knowledge and skill in educational theory, research, technology, and related best practices as well as an understanding of health care disciplines and networking abilities to support enhanced educational practices and programming.
• Ability to utilize adult learning principles and best practices to develop education programming.
• Experience working with a Learning Management System.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Accessibility in educational programming.
• Familiarity with best practices in adult education principles and education content design using a variety of methods (e.g., microlearning, blended learning strategies such as online curriculum design, videos, and interactive education delivery).
• Uses superior group facilitation, team building, negotiating, conflict resolution skills and an interactive teaching style to engage learners with a variety of different learning styles.
• Fosters creativity and innovation in strategic planning involving learning and development and in the development of teaching and learning strategies.
• Applies superior communication and design abilities and proficient computer skills in the design and development of creative, high quality, interactive learning materials.
• Applies superior judgment and political expertise to communicate sensitive information to, and collaborate with, a variety of internal and external partners.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and teach others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.