Reports to: Commercialization Director

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Job Type: Full time, In-Office, Permanent

MANDATE
The Learning & Curriculum Specialist is responsible for creating and continuously improving evidence-informed suicide prevention learning materials. This role ensures that our programs and training materials are accurate, engaging, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with best-practice adult learning principles, suicide prevention, and organizational standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Learning & Curriculum Material Development

- Design, develop, and maintain suicide prevention training curricula across multiple delivery formats (in-person, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning).

- Translate and produce research, best practices, and subject-matter expertise into clear, practical, and learner-centered training materials, including:

- Learning objectives

- Lesson plans

- Trainer/facilitator guides

- Participant materials and handouts

- Assessments and evaluation tools

Collaboration & Content Synthesis

- Working closely with SMEs to ensure curricula are trauma-informed, inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible to diverse audiences.

- Align training content with organizational standards, accreditation requirements, and evidence-based suicide prevention frameworks.

- Review, validate, and update content regularly.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Incorporate feedback from trainers, learners, and evaluation data to improve curriculum effectiveness.

- Support trainers and facilitators by providing guidance on curriculum use and implementation.

- Maintain documentation and version control for curriculum materials.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:





- Education or experience in education, adult learning, curriculum development, or a related field.

- Demonstrated experience producing training materials, lesson plans, or structured learning resources.

- Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.

- Excellent written communication and content organization skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with subject-matter experts and cross-functional teams.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.

- Experience with learning management systems (LMS) or e-learning development tools.

- Eager to learn, grow, and contribute within a mission-driven organization.

- Other experience considered an asset:

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- Working in suicide prevention, mental health promotion, or crisis intervention.

- Familiarity with trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.

- Experience developing content for diverse audiences (e.g., community members, professionals, youth-serving organizations).

- Knowledge of evaluation methods and continuous quality improvement.

Competencies:

- Personal capacity, empathy and sensitivity for working in a suicide-related context.

- Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset.

- Ability to organize and coordinate curriculum development project resources, stakeholders, and activities with varied priorities.

- Creative, detail-oriented, and learner-focused.

- Adaptable and curious, with a willingness to explore emerging technologies.

- Invested in continuous learning and openness to feedback.

Working Conditions:

- This role involves regular exposure to sensitive and potentially distressing content related to suicide and mental health.

📌 Learning & Curriculum Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 LivingWorks
📍 Calgary