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Head of Program DevelopmentBreakthrough Academy • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
Head of Program Development

Head of Program Development

Breakthrough Academy • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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HEAD OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

  • Do you have a passion for building world class education programs that truly change the way people learn and grow?
  • Are you motivated by the opportunity to impact thousands of businesses and entrepreneurs?
  • Are you on the forefront of creating innovative educational content and tools by integrating new technologies to enhance adult learning experiences?
  • Are you a hands on leader who thrives in both strategy and execution, ready to roll up your sleeves to bring ideas to life?
  • Are you a strong communicator who can collaborate with experts, translate industry best practices into actionable content, and inspire confidence in learners?
  • Do you shine leading and mentoring a content team to achieve high quality results?

ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY

Breakthrough Academy specializes in helping high performing entrepreneurs in the contracting industry grow their businesses by implementing excellent operational systems into their companies. We believe in the unlimited potential of entrepreneurship and help our Members (customers) break through barriers and take their businesses to the next level.

Our proprietary training program brings systemization to a contracting company’s operations, develops an entrepreneur’s core business skills, and holds accountability to goals along a clear business plan.

Breakthrough Academy is now nine years old and growing rapidly, with over 1,000 business owners developing in the program, and an awesome team of 50 running the show. We are leaders in the contracting industry, helping companies across the continent to implement systems & processes into their operations.

We’re currently at an exciting turning point - we are ready to take everything we’ve learned over many years, and elevate our development program for the entrepreneurs we serve. As we embark on this critical next phase, we’re seeking an exceptional Head of Program Development to drive the vision, innovation, and execution of this evolutionary initiative.

This is where you come in.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF :

  • You are an expert in adult learning and love creating engaging, impactful educational experiences that drive real change for business owners.
  • You have a bold vision for designing dynamic, scalable educational programs that grow alongside the needs of learners.
  • You’re driven by the challenge of taking complex information and transforming it into clear, digestible content.
  • You enjoy driving the success of entrepreneurs by providing actionable learning resources.
  • You are curious and always looking for ways to improve, iterate, and refine programs to make them more effective.
  • You can anticipate where learning and business trends are headed and develop programs that will still be relevant over time.
  • You are hands-on and thrive in both strategy and execution—you don’t wait for others to do the heavy lifting.
  • You are motivated to lead and inspire a dynamic team to deliver stellar educational content.
  • You’re passionate about building a supportive, collaborative environment where all team members feel empowered to contribute their best work.
  • You’re eager to foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the team you manage as well as throughout the organization.
  • You are a true professional in your craft; you are highly competent, detail oriented, and results-driven.
  • You are a team player with a growth mindset, excited to shape the future of education at a high-impact, entrepreneurial company.
  • You enjoy collaborating with subject matter experts to build educational content that speaks directly to industry specific needs.
  • You love measuring success and are highly analytical when it comes to understanding the impact of educational content, while utilizing data to make well informed decisions.
  • IN THE ROLE, YOU WILL BE :

  • Creating educational materials that go beyond teaching concepts, providing clear, actionable steps for real-world implementation, while using quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.
  • Producing high quality digital educational assets, including written materials, graphic design, videos, and spreadsheet based tools.
  • Designing and managing a strategic content production calendar and coaching the team for timely delivery.
  • Overseeing content production and video studio operations while ensuring high quality and brand consistency.
  • Conducting weekly quality reviews to maintain consistency and excellence across all materials and ensuring successful module integration to the LMS.
  • Ensuring all content adheres to BTA brand standards and meets the needs of our customers.
  • Partnering with BTA leaders to define and execute the long-term vision of the program, centered around our own Contractor Growth Method.
  • Collaborating with subject matter experts to develop high impact educational modules that are heavily grounded in contractor industry knowledge.
  • Assembling and leading a team of superstars to execute the program vision, including education writer, graphic designer, video producer.
  • Providing coaching and development for the content team and training BTA Coaches on new modules to enhance program delivery.
  • Planning and managing resources to ensure all projects delivery are on track while maintaining the highest quality execution.
  • EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience leading program development, content creation, and video-based learning initiatives.
  • Proven experience in developing educational content, including written materials, videos, graphic design, and spreadsheets for online learning environments.
  • Experience managing and leading a team of content creators.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles, especially in the context of online education.
  • Experience working with key stakeholders to define program vision and goals.
  • Strong track record of leveraging new technologies to create engaging, interactive, and scalable learning experiences.
  • Experience managing a robust Learning Management System.
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada.
  • Must live in Vancouver or Calgary.
  • THE BENEFITS :

  • An incredible opportunity to create impactful educational material and resources for thousands of successful business owners.
  • Gain invaluable insights into the companies of successful entrepreneurs.
  • The ability to take learning from many years of successful programming, and take it to the next level.
  • Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits, with tremendous professional growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team of high-performing individuals at BTA, who thrive on teamwork.
  • Create a massive impact in an organization with an already strong foundation.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of working within a team that embraces remote work opportunities.
  • Enjoy cool travel perks in fun locations - our team events this year range from Caribbean beaches to peaceful BC hot springs!
  • If this sounds like you and you feel ready to take on an awesome new adventure, use the application form below and let us know why you’d be a great fit for our team!

    We thank you for your time and interest. We will reach out directly to shortlisted applicants.

    Seniority level

  • Director
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Education and Training
  • Industries : Specialty Trade Contractors and Higher Education
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