Instructional Designer

Primacorp Ventures Inc; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Primacorp Ventures is seeking an innovative Instructional Designer to lead online curricula development at the Campus Support Centre. You will translate on-ground materials into digital formats, leverage AI-assisted tools, and ensure ministry standards compliance across Canada.

Ideal candidates have a certificate or diploma in education or related fields, 1+ years in online curriculum design, and experience with Canvas, Moodle, and Articulate. Hybrid or remote work options are offered.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Education, Educational Technology, Communications, Business or related field.
• 1+ years of online curriculum development or instructional design experience.
• Experience with multiple LMS platforms and modern authoring tools.
• Familiarity with open educational resources and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-impact online courses and programs.
• Convert traditional content into engaging online and blended formats.
• Maintain LMS content and ensure quality checks for instructors and students.
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams on content projects.
• Align programs with provincial ministry standards and policy.

Skills

Instructional design

LMS management

AI-assisted development

Project coordination

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Education or Educational Technology

Tools

Canvas

Moodle

Articulate

Adobe Captivate

Job description

About Us

At Primacorp Ventures, we are all about creating opportunities and making a meaningful impact. Founded in 1995, we're the largest accredited independent post-secondary education group in Canada. Yet, for us, this is just the opening act of our transformative journey!

Instructional Designer

Location

Campus Support Centre (Greater Vancouver Region preferred; fully remote options considered for exceptional candidates across Canada)

Reports To

Associate Vice President of Academics

Work Model

Hybrid (1-2 days in-office / remote flexibility) OR Fully Remote

Compensation

$60,000 / year + Comprehensive Benefits & Paid Time Off (PTO)

About The Role

Are you passionate about transforming education through engaging digital learning experiences and cutting-edge educational technology? We are seeking an innovative Instructional Designer to join our academic team at Campus Support Centre. In this role, you will lead the creation, conversion, and continuous improvement of dynamic online curricula and interactive courses under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President of Academics. Whether you are translating on-ground materials into seamless digital formats, leveraging AI-driven course development tools, or ensuring compliance with ministry standards, your work will directly empower students and educators across our national post-secondary network. While we have a strong preference for candidates based in the Greater Vancouver area who can join our hybrid workspace (1-2 days in-office), we are open to considering top-tier, fully remote applicants from anywhere in Canada who are the perfect fit for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design & Development: Design, develop, and implement high-impact online courses and programs using proven instructional design methodologies, modern authoring tools, and AI-assisted course development workflows.
• Blended & eLearning Content Creation: Produce compelling, interactive eLearning materials- including course outlines, lesson plans, slide decks, video assets, quizzes, diagrams, and authentic assessments.
• Curriculum Conversion: Evaluate and transition traditional on-ground instructional materials into engaging online and blended learning modalities.
• LMS Administration & Quality Assurance: Maintain online programs within our Learning Management Systems (LMS), perform rigorous quality checks, and provide Tier-2 academic LMS support to instructors and Student Services.
• Subject Matter Expert Collaboration: Partner closely with SMEs, instructors, and internal support staff to coordinate content creation, project logistics, and instructional best practices.
• Compliance & Policy Alignment: Collaborate with the Compliance department and align with provincial ministry standards to secure approvals for new online programs and shape institutional policies.
• Research & Innovation: Continuously research educational technology trends, open educational practices (OEP), and quality assurance frameworks to elevate course delivery.

What You Bring (Position Requirements) Education & Experience

• Education: Certificate or Diploma in Education, Educational Technology, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 1+ years of hands-on experience in online curriculum development, instructional design, or corporate/post-secondary training (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Industry Background: Demonstrated background in post-secondary education, distance learning, or competency-based assessment design.Tech Stack Proficiency: Proven experience working with multiple Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas, Moodle) and modern authoring tools (Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Open Education: Familiarity with open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices.

Core Skills & Abilities

• Communication & Collaboration: Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working alongside faculty and cross-functional teams.
• Technical Agility: Comfort utilizing emerging tech, including AI-driven tools, to optimize and scale course development.
• Organization & Time Management: Exceptional project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities, adapt rapidly to changing situations, and solve complex problems independently.
• Service Excellence: A professional, detail-oriented attitude dedicated to delivering high-quality educational experiences.

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