Job InformationJob Title: Instructional Design SpecialistJob Requisition ID: 88903Ministry: Technology & InnovationLocation: Edmonton / CalgaryFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: PermanentScope: OpenClosing Date: November 12, 2026Classification: Program Services 3Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29/ bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/ year)
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1GX Center of Excellence (CoE) manages and oversees the performance of the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, 1GX. The CoE has overall accountability for service delivery and associated contract and vendor relationship management. 1GX is the core ERP solution for GoA functional areas including human capital, supply chain, financial, and treasury management. 1GX CoE also provides strategic leadership for the ongoing enhancement and development of 1GX applications to meet the GoA’s evolving mission and continually changing business environment.
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Role ResponsibilitiesTurn Complex Processes into Engaging Learning Experiences
Are you passionate about transforming complex business processes and technology into clear,



practical learning experiences that empower users to succeed?
Reporting to the Senior Training Business Analyst, as the Instructional Design Specialist, you will bring your expertise in adult learning and instructional design to support government-wide 1GX learning and outreach. You will design and develop accessible, engaging learning solutions, including blended learning, digital guidance and train-the-trainer resources that help users confidently navigate system changes and business processes. Working collaboratively within established standards and strategies, you will support training delivery, evaluate learning effectiveness, recommend improvements and coordinate assigned training initiatives to strengthen user adoption and learning outcomes across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Some of the responsibilities of this position includes, but are not limited to:
Assess business changes, learner needs, performance gaps and training requirements.
Define learning objectives, audiences, delivery approaches, resources and timelines.
Identify risks, dependencies and non-training issues;
maintain analysis records and accelerate concerns.
Design and Develop Learning Solutions
Design accessible, role-based blended learning and digital performance-support solutions using adult-learning principles.
Develop learning materials, assessments and point-of-need guidance using approved Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs).




Apply approved authoring, multimedia, analytics and AI-enabled tools, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, quality and compliance.
Coordinate Training Deliverables
Plan and coordinate assigned training work packages, milestones, dependencies and stakeholder reviews.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, business owners and project teams to validate content and requirements.
Coordinate testing, approvals, publication and progress reporting in accordance with established standards and governance.
Support Training Delivery
Prepare and facilitate learning sessions, demonstrations and train-the-trainer activities.
Support pilots, facilitator readiness and consistent delivery across government audiences.
Incorporate approved feedback and improvements into learning materials.
Evaluate and Improve Learning
Evaluate learning effectiveness and adoption using feedback, assessments and DAP analytics.
Identify improvement opportunities and implement approved updates to learning products.
Maintain content through system releases and business-process changes;
elevate technical and operational issues appropriately.
Build Team-oriented Relationships
Establish effective partnerships with business owners, subject matter experts, project teams, trainers and vendors.
Support accurate, consistent learning content across 1GX functions, including Finance, HCM/Payroll and Supply Chain Management.
Communicate progress, risks and recommendations, maintain approved learning resources, and support program communications.
Future-Focused Skills Matter
As the Government of Alberta modernizes its digital ecosystem, familiarity with emerging technolo

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