Job Title: Indigenous Curriculum Developer, LINC

Position Type: Contract

Background Information

The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is committed to fostering inclusion, advancing equity and supporting reconciliation with Indigenous communities through education. Instructors working with LINC learners often struggle to find PBLA-compliant materials that support both language acquisition and a meaningful understanding of Indigenous communities. TIES would like to continue its ongoing work towards reconciliation by developing educational resources for LINC learners that promote Indigenous voices and lived experience.

Previously, TIES started this work through the sharing of the following resources:

· Indigenous Voices in the Classroom (CLB 3/4)

· Canadian Indigenous Culture (CLB 2)

· Welcome to Reconcili-action (CLB 5/6)

· Canadian Indigenous Readers: The Maker Series

- Going to a Powow (LIT 3/4)

- Indigenous Art in Canada (CLB 1/2 & CLB 3/4)

Project Overview
This project will involve developing one module targeting learners at CLB 3/4 levels. The module should include:

- Culturally relevant Skill Building Activities, Skill-using Tasks and Formal Assessment Tasks following the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Framework and Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) addressing Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Formal Assessment Tasks and Skill-using Tasks must have an online version as well that can be completed on Avenue.ca through TIES development space.

The successful candidate must collaborate with Indigenous organizations and/or Elders to ensure that all content reflects authentic, first-hand knowledge and supports reconciliation through education.





Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop CLB and PBLA-aligned curriculum materials for CLB 3/4 learners
- Create culturally responsive lesson plans, learning activities and assessments
- Ensure that content is suitable for newcomers with limited English proficiency
- Provide clear implementation guidance and supporting documentation for instructors
- Develop Avenue.ca-aligned artefacts

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Indigenous Studies, Curriculum Development, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years experience in curriculum development, preferably in ESL or adult education
- Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures, perspectives and education practices
- Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities and Elders
- Familiarity with the CLB and PBLA frameworks
- Robust communication and organizational skills
- Must have own tools, software and any subscriptions necessary to complete curriculum development work

Compensation
This is a contract position. The total estimated project time is 200 hours at $55 per hour.

How to Apply
Please submit the following to [Insert Contact Email]:

- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your experience relevant to this project
- Samples of previous curriculum development work (especially for CLB 1–4 or comparable levels)
- A brief outline of potential module topics and real-world tasks you believe would be appropriate and engaging for CLB 3/4 learners, with an emphasis on Indigenous content and perspectives

Application Deadline: August 14th , 2026

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T1Y 7L9

📌 Indigenous Curriculum Developer, LINC (Canada)
🏢 The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)
📍 Canada