About this role
Vancouver Police DepartmentCurriculum Development SpecialistCOMPETITION: #2690-50178310 SECTION: Learning & Development Unit, Training Services SectionSTATUS: Temporary full-timeDURATION: Approximately one year (May be extended or reduced for operational reasons and circumstances not foreseen at the time of posting)HOURS OF WORK: Four-day compressed workweekMonday to Thursday or Tuesday to FridaySALARY: Pay Grade 23- $40.34 to $47.62 per hourCOMPETITION END DATE: Tuesday, July 21, 2026Responsible for developing, updating, and revising providing support to the Learning and Development Manager, as well as applying educational theory and methodology to course outlines, lesson plans, learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessments. The position is responsible for conducting needs assessments, identifying training gaps, designing refresher training, and determining resources and learner expectations for the instructors. In addition, this position is responsible for researching trends in learning and development, developing resources and best practice requirements, and conducting quality reviews of education deliverables. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Develops, updates, and revises a variety of curriculum design and training/instructional materials and documentation, including quizzes and tests, courses, exercises, learning activities, job aides, lesson plans, e-learning inter-activities, scenario-based rubrics, facilitator and evaluation guides and manuals, as well asother performance support and assessment materials for the subject matter experts and other VPD staff Collaborates with the subject matter experts using educational theory, best practices, and adult teaching methodologies; creates course content and criteria for assessing learner performance; conducts needs assessments; identifies training gaps; designs refresher training; and determines resources required and learner expectations for the instructors Researches trends in learning and development methodologies and use of technology for the development and provision of staff training; determines and develops resources and best practice requirements to ensure deliverables are met; and participates in pilot presentations to validate curriculum and methodology; and makes appropriate revisions Reviews lesson plans and end-of-course evaluations and materials; makes adjustments; evaluates course effectiveness; and conducts quality reviews of education and performance support deliverables Establishes and maintains liaison with end-users, subject matter experts, and other staff as required;provides information and assistance to staff regarding training programs; and explains training policies and procedures Attends pilot sessions to validate curriculum and methodology; assesses activities as required; evaluates course content; identifies gaps; and makes revisions to ensure desired objectives, goals, and level of learning is maintained Performs administrative tasks related to employee in-house and outside training and development;prepares curriculum materials as requested; and updates and maintains training database and related records Attends meetings with staff and subject matter experts to identify course learning outcomes; gathers materials; discusses common concerns, structures, and lessons; develops performance assessments,deliverables, and end-of course evaluation forms; makes revisions; and documents for audit purposes Keeps abreast of developments in educational and operational requirements of the police department; and maintains current knowledge of related education, training, technology, and software Prepares and maintains course outlines, curriculum training, and procedures manuals and material, in accordance with established branding standards Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize deadlines while working on multiple projects