Learning & Curriculum Specialist

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.