Instructional Designer, Adult Custody

Campus Location: New Westminster

Regular / Term: Term Full-Time (ASAP through to March 31, 2026)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary

If you are a highly motivated, independent self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment then we look forward to receiving your resume.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Instructional Designer is responsible for the design, development, review, and revision of competency-based training programs for BC Corrections, Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General. You help to ensure the training aligns with the strategic directions of JIBC and meets the mandated standards of BC Corrections.

This requires the consistent application of training methodologies in the creation of curriculum materials to support standards, policies, and procedures for provincial correctional officers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Developing and updating competency-based curriculum for Corrections Academy programs.
2. Working with subject matter experts to identify learning needs, define program/course outcomes, and determine delivery requirements and constraints.
3. Applying sound instructional design and adult education principles in curriculum development, including creating learning resources, teaching activities, and evaluation instruments.
4. Developing media requirements and learning materials, and editing course manuals and materials.

If you're ready to help shape the training that supports public safety and professional excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in education, adult education, or related field.
• At least 3 years’ demonstrated experience in curriculum design and development.
• Completion of one or more instructional skills or instructional design courses.
• Background in some aspects of Corrections, sheriffs, policing, or similar fields an asset.
• Ability to implement sound instructional design principles, develop instructional materials to address specific learner profiles, manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and timelines, write and edit clear instructional materials, provide coaching and training, attend to detail, and evaluate and make recommendations regarding instructional design in various modalities.
• Sound technical writing and editing skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Highly motivated, independent self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.
• Desire to develop knowledge and skills within the corrections academy and instructional design to meet the Division’s evolving needs.
• Ability to work effectively and maintain professional relations with the public, faculty, staff, and students.
• Experience designing online and blended teaching and learning environments using current technology and online tools such as Blackboard, Storyline, WordPress, Rise, Kaltura, etc.
• Experience developing and integrating simulations, applied exercises and other interactive learning approaches within face-to-face and online curriculum.

About JIBC

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

What JIBC Offers

Fair Comparison/Excluded/Faculty Equivalent: We offer compensation in lieu of benefits and vacation.

Salary Range

$89,271.00 to $99,135.40 annually – Fair Comparison Faculty Equivalent Compensation Salary Grid P3

Posting Date

April 7, 2025

Closing Date

Open until filled with a first review of candidates on April 14, 2025

Position Type

Fair Comparison

Position Number

1000023

Employment Type

Full-Time Term

Work Arrangements

This is a term, full time (35 hours per week) position. Applicants must be within a commutable distance to JIBC's New Westminster Campus. This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at hr@jibc.ca.