Learning and Design Specialist

Are you an expert in curriculum architecture who thrives in creating compliance-driven learning frameworks? We are seeking a talented Learning and Design Specialist – Curriculum Designer for a 6–12 month contract opportunity in Alberta. In this dynamic business administration role, you will act as the core design authority for end-to-end educational programs, ensuring that all learning systems, instructional strategies, and assessment models align perfectly with rigorous regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards.

Operating within the realm of business administration talent solutions, you will collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to normalize technical and legislative information into engaging learning pathways across multiple delivery modalities, including virtual instructor-led training, in-person classes, and asynchronous eLearning. If you are passionate about design governance, quality assurance, and building continuous improvement models within a business administration landscape, this contract position is the perfect next step for your professional career journey.

Advantages
• Competitive annual pro-rated salary range of $71,415.00 to $100,000.00 per year.
• Highly collaborative, innovative, and results-driven work culture.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, meaningful safety and educational programs that protect workers.
• Gain valuable experience with a leading educational organization utilizing advanced learning methodologies.
• Expand your professional network through extensive stakeholder and SME collaboration.
• Dedicated guidance and support from specialized Randstad Professional recruiters throughout your contract.

Responsibilities
• Design end-to-end training programs, including program structure, sequencing, and learning pathways across diverse delivery modalities.
• Develop program-level learning objectives, enabling objectives, and comprehensive assessment strategies aligned with adult learning principles.
• Create and maintain detailed curriculum maps demonstrating clear alignment between program goals, instructional strategies, and evaluations.
• Interpret legislation, health and safety codes, industry standards, and accreditation requirements to translate them into defensible curriculum design specifications.
• Ensure all learning products remain fully compliant, audit-ready, and suitable for formal external reviews.
• Act as the primary design authority by reviewing, validating, and approving instructional designs prior to production or delivery.
• Support evaluation and continuous improvement by reviewing learner feedback, performance data, and course evaluations to optimize quality.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to elicit, structure, and normalize content into organized curriculum frameworks while managing project scope.
• Apply instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, and Bloom’s Taxonomy to develop instructional materials and storyboards.
• Leverage eLearning tools including Articulate 360 and Adobe Captivate to update and develop engaging learning assets.
• Support the organization, publishing, and maintenance of training materials within the LMS while collaborating with system administrators.
• Generate and interpret LMS reports to assess overall learner engagement and training effectiveness.
• Provide consultative guidance and advisory support to internal and external partners regarding learning design best practices and standards implementation.

Qualifications
• Post-secondary diploma, certificate, or degree in Education, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in instructional design, curriculum design, or learning systems development.
• Demonstrated experience designing learning frameworks for compliance-driven, regulated, or high-risk environments.
• Experience aligning educational programs with external quality or accreditation frameworks.
• Proven track record of collaborating successfully with SMEs to translate technical data into structured learning pathways.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and modern learning management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, personal accountability, and professional integrity.

Summary
At Randstad Professional, we are dedicated to connecting exceptional talent like you with exceptional employers. Our recruiters are experts in their fields, understanding the nuances of the business administration sector to ensure we find the perfect match for your skills and career ambitions. If you are a qualified Learning and Design Specialist – Curriculum Designer looking for your next rewarding project, we want to hear from you. We invite you to apply directly on our website today or reach out to connect with our dedicated recruitment experts to take the next step in your career.

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