Opportunities

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement based on the candidate's education and experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities

College of the North Atlantic, in partnership with Atlantic Colleges Atlantique (ACA), is leading a 2025-2028 initiative to expand the green buildings and retrofits workforce across Atlantic Canada. This project includes developing two new training programs: the Atlantic Canada Green Seal Certification and the Orientation to the Green Buildings and Retrofits Sector; delivered through blended learning, mobile training units, VR technology, and in-class instruction.

We are seeking a Program Developer to lead the design and development of curriculum for these programs, supporting Canada's net-zero transition and an inclusive, future-ready workforce. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Program Developer will collaborate closely with EDI, research, and curriculum teams across ACA colleges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of micro credentials and training materials for the Green Seal and Orientation programs.
• Coordinate curriculum development with five ACA colleges; create learning outcomes, competencies, assessments, and course materials.
• Develop flexible, modular learning resources for classroom, online, and mobile delivery across Atlantic Canada.
• Collaborate with SMEs, industry, and community partners to ensure curriculum is current and industry aligned. 
• Apply inclusive design principles to support diverse learners, including youth, mid-career workers, and jobseekers.
• Integrate current sustainable construction practices and emerging technologies to support Canada's net-zero transition.
• Incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems where appropriate.
• Work with instructional designers on multimedia, simulations, and VR components.
• Support program rollout, quality monitoring, and continuous improvement throughout the 2025-2028 project.
• Ensure curriculum quality, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with standards, codes, and certification requirements.
• Conduct needs assessments, focus groups, and consultations with faculty, industry, and community partners.
• Facilitate advisory meetings across ACA institutions and validate skill needs with industry associations.
• Collaborate with equity-deserving community groups and technology partners on learning resources.
• Support project reporting and perform other related duties.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor of Education Degree combined with several years of relevant experience in teaching and/or curriculum development in a post-secondary college environment. 
• A Master of Education (asset).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of the principles of instructional design, curriculum development, adult learning and teaching methods, and continuous improvement processes.
• Knowledge of access and skills development programming for vulnerable or underrepresented learners, particularly those with literacy and numeracy issues.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with other faculty, industry and community partners.
• Commitment to supporting and delivering a positive student learning experience.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. 

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Topsail Road Office.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. 
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Ashley Budgell, Selection Board Chair, by email at ashley.budgell@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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