Educational Research & Development Designer

Job Title : Educational Research & Development Designer

Reports to : Learning and Curriculum Director

Location : Remote / Hybrid

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000

Existing Vacancy : New position

Who We Are

Working alongside rural, remote, Indigenous, and other communities, Ampere delivers programs for people of all ages to cultivate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through innovative technology, art, and play. It offers world‑class Makerspaces, maker kits and activities, and works with educators to introduce children to a STEAM‑based curriculum that brings learning to life.

After more than a decade of co‑designing and delivering science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education, Pinnguaq’s name is changing to reflect the organization’s evolution; Pinnguaq is now Ampere. Please take this into consideration while maneuvering our websites to better understand our story!

Why Join us?

• Mission‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
• Enjoy the flexibility – to maintain a healthy work‑life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
• Wellness Perks – Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well‑being.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Educational Research & Development Designer to create educational content for learners across Canada. This role will be split between research and development and curriculum design, providing the successful candidate the opportunity to develop inclusive, engaging learning resources while exploring practical teaching strategies to share with the team.

The ideal candidate has a teaching background or experience as a research assistant, enjoys developing evidence‑based learning materials, works well with subject matter experts, and applies standard practices in pedagogy and assessment.

Responsibilities

Research & Development

Curriculum Design

Attributes and Qualifications

Equal consideration will be given to non‑academic skills and experiences of candidates.

Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up‑to‑date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you’re completing the VSS in the correct region.

Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human‑centered selection process.

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