Senior Staff Development Officer

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary seeks a Senior Staff Development Officer to lead curriculum development, modernization and implementation for frontline practitioners. The role emphasizes senior leadership in education design across EHS-Alberta, with modalities including online learning, classroom instruction, simulation and blended formats.

The position requires extensive experience in adult learning, instructional design and program evaluation, and involves coordinating multiple stakeholders

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in health sciences, adult education, organizational development, business or public administration, human resources, project management or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in program or system development, project management, workforce development or healthcare operations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing stakeholders without formal authority.
• Ability to translate evidence and operational requirements into practical curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, design, development, implementation and evaluation of provincial curriculum and educational programs.
• Provide senior project leadership through curriculum planning, governance, risk management and evaluation.
• Coordinate co-design with frontline practitioners, operational leaders and subject matter experts.
• Apply adult learning and change management to create learning solutions across modalities.
• Develop performance measures and strategic recommendations for curriculum delivery.

Skills

Adult learning

Instructional design

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Curriculum development

Education

Post-secondary education in health sciences or related field

Job description

EHS Alberta is seeking a Senior Staff Development Officer to lead the development, modernization and implementation of curriculum that supports the ongoing readiness and professional development of our frontline practitioners.Reporting to the Manager, Digital Tools and Curriculum Development, this position will provide senior leadership in the design and development of education across EHS-Alberta. The role will support curriculum delivered through a variety of modalities, including online learning, instructor-led classroom education, simulation, blended learning, skills-based education and other emerging approaches.This is a senior strategic and project leadership role requiring strong knowledge of adult education, instructional design, systems thinking and the ability to translate complex clinical and operational requirements into practical, engaging learning experiences. You will assess existing curriculum, identify gaps and opportunities, engage practitioners, educators, clinical experts and operational leaders in co-design, and lead curriculum projects from initial concept through development, implementation and evaluation.EHS-Alberta is seeking a Senior Staff Development Officer to lead the development, modernization and implementation of curriculum that supports the ongoing readiness and professional development of our frontline practitioners.Reporting to the Manager, Digital Tools and Curriculum Development, this position will provide senior leadership in the design and development of education across EHS-Alberta. The role will support curriculum delivered through a variety of modalities, including online learning, instructor-led classroom education, simulation, blended learning, skills-based education and other emerging approaches.There are 2 positions available.

Description:

The Senior Staff Development Officer leads the assessment, design, development, implementation and evaluation of provincial curriculum and educational programs that support practitioner readiness, clinical competence and ongoing professional development across EHS-Alberta. The position will assess existing education, identify learning gaps and priorities, and translate evidence, operational requirements and stakeholder input into consistent, effective provincial curriculum.The Officer provides senior project leadership through curriculum planning, governance, project management, risk management, stakeholder engagement, implementation and transition to sustained delivery. The position leads multidisciplinary working groups and co-design processes involving frontline practitioners, operational leaders, People Development teams, clinical and professional practice stakeholders, subject matter experts, educators and other internal and external partners.The Officer applies adult learning, instructional design, curriculum development, change management and program evaluation principles to create learning solutions across a range of modalities, including online learning, classroom instruction, simulation, blended learning, skills-based education and other emerging approaches. The position works collaboratively with education specialists and subject matter experts to ensure learning solutions are evidence-informed, operationally relevant and aligned with identified practitioner and organizational outcomes.The Officer develops performance measures, evaluates learning effectiveness and program outcomes, identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, and provides strategic recommendations to leadership regarding curriculum standards, delivery approaches, resources, implementation priorities, risks and future educational opportunities.

• Classification: Officer
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Digital Tools and Curriculum Development
• Primary Location: EMS Headquarters - Calgary
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Officer
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Digital Tools and Curriculum Development
• Primary Location: EMS Headquarters - Calgary
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in health sciences, adult education, organizational development, business or public administration, human resources, project management or another discipline relevant to the position. An equivalent combination of education and significant related experience may be considered. Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in program or system development, project management, workforce development, professional practice, organizational development, adult learning, healthcare operations or a related field. Demonstrated experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholder groups and significant organizational or operational change. Experience leading and influencing multidisciplinary teams or stakeholders without formal positional authority.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to assess complex systems, identify interdependencies, gaps and opportunities, and translate findings into practical strategies and solutions. Strong project and program management skills, including planning, implementation, governance, risk management and evaluation. Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, consultation, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated ability to navigate differing perspectives, competing priorities and ambiguity while maintaining progress toward shared outcomes. Knowledge of adult learning, workforce development, onboarding, orientation, mentorship or transition-to-practice principles. Strong change leadership skills and experience supporting implementation of significant organizational or operational change. Demonstrated ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and develop evidence-informed recommendations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports, presentations and decision-support materials for leadership. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a complex provincial environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Formal training or certification in project management or change management. Experience in paramedicine, emergency health services or healthcare. Experience designing onboarding, orientation, mentorship or transition-to-practice programs.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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