Instructional Designer / Curriculum Developer (IDCD)

SkillPlan is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development services. We have over 35 years of experience providing workforce development services and resources to the unionized construction industry, as well as other sectors. SkillPlan seeks a full-time Instructional Designer/Curriculum Developer (IDCD) to support our training and program design services for our clients across Canada.

The IDCD will work in a collaborative team environment and independently to design, produce and edit training programs in conjunction with existing curricula and in compliance with corporate objectives, strategies and branding.

The IDCD will have experience and expertise in both online and in person classroom delivery and curriculum development. Skilled Trades background is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

Training, facilitation and teaching experience, preferably with adult learners

Extensive experience with Learning Management Systems, such as LearnDash, D2L Brightspace, Moodle and course authoring tools like Storyline Articulate

Strong instructional design, development and teaching of courses for face-to-face, hybrid and online delivery

Proficiency with training development tools, including PowerPoint, Canva, video production software (e.g., Camtasia), and audio production software (Logic/Garageband, ProTools, Ableton, Audacity)

Ability to produce quality in-class and eLearning course material, including course design, course outlines, lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, videos, quizzes, diagrams, interactive exercises and assessments

Effective organizational and time management skills in meeting deadlines, prioritizing, and managing interruptions

Ability to perform research, problem solve, organize material, conduct analysis and evaluate data

Analytical with the ability to use sound judgment in decision making and demonstrate consistent logic,



rationality, objectivity and creativity

Ability to perform routine and complex work with a high degree of accuracy

Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of clients (unions, employers, contractors and Indigenous groups)

Effective oral and written communication skills, including technical writing and applying editing standards and conventions

Ability to work independently and effectively on multiple projects

Ability to work in a team environment with a high level of accountability, including collaborating, interfacing, and reporting with/to multiple departments and stakeholders

Proficiency in delivering, assessing, and anticipating challenge areas in learning from a learner’s perspective

Commitment to learning and career development

Commitment to ensuring all products and services developed and delivered comply with SkillPlan best practices and quality standards

Qualifications:

Education and Experience – Required

Bachelor’s degree with preference for Education or Adult Education, Instructional Design, Human Performance Technology, Educational Technology or a related discipline

Experience in Secondary Adult Basic Education and/or workplace training development and delivery

Trade Certificate AND Provincial Instructors Diploma (PID) or Bachelor of Education

Experience designing curriculum and developing materials to meet learning outcomes, for online and in person contexts.





Facilitation and presentation skills for the delivery of education and training programs

Advanced proficiency of standard computer applications, including MS Office Suite An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience — Desirable

Demonstrated experience in digital media production, including video, audio, and visual assets.

Familiarity with story and script development for training purposes

Strong knowledge base in adult learning theory, instructional design and technology

Familiarity with the construction trades and apprenticeship programming

Demonstrated experience developing and conducting needs assessments and strong facilitation with a variety of stakeholders

Other:

Valid BC Driver's Licence an asset.

Hours and Days of Work:

Full time, including occasional evenings and weekends

Flexible work schedule

Occasional travel in BC and across Canada (in accordance with guidance from provincial and federal health authorities)

Job Type: Full time In addition to the opportunity to collaborate with an outstanding team, SkillPlan offers competitive compensation and a great benefits package, including a generous vacation allotment, flexible work schedule, RRSP contribution, and medical, dental, and extended health benefits.

If you are interested in joining our outstanding team, please email your resume and a cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experience meet the job requirements to [email protected] by Oct 15, 2026. We will review applications as they are submitted.

We thank all applicants for their interest in SkillPlan, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Vision care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6

📌 Instructional Designer / Curriculum Developer (IDCD) (Burnaby)
🏢 SkillPlan
📍 Burnaby