Learning Design Consultant - Curriculum Indigenization/Decolonization

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Job Description

About Bow Valley College

For 60 years, Calgary’s college has grown to prepare 14,000 students annually for meaningful careers in health care, social services, business, technology, and creative industries. Every program has a Work Integrated Learning requirement, ensuring students contribute to the workplace before they graduate. With a strong focus on advanced simulation training and Alberta’s evolving needs, Bow Valley College’s new Health Care Centre of Excellence is working to expand space and programs, aimed at graduating four-times as many health professionals annually by 2036.

Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, we combine innovative learning with hands-on experience. Home to Alberta’s only major e-sports arena and a state-of-the-art digital production hub. Learn more about the opportunities Bow Valley College creates for students, Calgary, and Alberta at bowvalleycollege.ca.

Position Summary

The Learning Design Consultant – Curriculum Indigenization/Decolonization is a curriculum development and learning design specialist who provides leadership and expertise in Indigenization and decolonization across program development, curriculum renewal, professional learning, and college-wide initiatives.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Centre for Academic Innovation, you will work as an active member of program development and redevelopment teams, helping ensure new and revised curriculum reflects Bow Valley College’s Iikaakiimaat Indigenous Framework, Indigenous ways of knowing and learning, and principles of culturally responsive curriculum development.

You will contribute throughout the program development lifecycle, partnering with Learning Design Consultants, program leaders, faculty, subject matter experts, Indigenous partners, community representatives, and industry practitioners. Through consultation, co-design, coaching and thoughtful challenge, you will help teams translate framework principles into meaningful curriculum decisions, assessments, learning experiences and program structures.

Beyond program development, you may lead or contribute to broader College initiatives related to Indigenization, decolonization, teaching and learning, curriculum, institutional frameworks, professional learning, tools and resources, and strategic priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

Curriculum Indigenization & Decolonization

Contribute across discovery, design, development, review, implementation and quality assurance. You will apply the principles and goals of the Iikaakiimaat Indigenous Framework throughout the curriculum development process and help program teams turn those principles into tangible decisions and learning experiences.

Working collaboratively with faculty, program leaders, Learning Design Consultants, subject matter experts, Indigenous partners, community representatives and industry practitioners, you will:

• Contribute to competency profiles, learning outcomes, assessments, learning experiences, instructional approaches and program structures.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen Indigenization and decolonization within curriculum and provide clear recommendations where approaches or materials do not adequately reflect the Framework.

• Facilitate co-design sessions, consultations and collaborative working meetings.

• Identify and engage appropriate Indigenous, community, industry and sector expertise to inform program discovery, curriculum development, co-design and validation.

• Conduct or contribute to research, environmental scans, labour-market analysis, occupational analysis and other discovery activities that inform curriculum and program development.

• Support implementation and quality assurance of new and revised curriculum to ensure alignment with institutional frameworks, program requirements and intended learning outcomes.

A key part of the role is building and maintaining respectful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, Knowledge Holders, Elders, sector partners and other external stakeholders who contribute to curriculum and program development.

College-wide Initiatives & Professional Learning

In consultation and coordination with the Associate Dean and other appropriate stakeholders, you will contribute your expertise beyond individual program development projects. This may include leading or participating in College-wide initiatives, working groups and strategic projects related to Indigenization, decolonization, curriculum, teaching and learning.

You will also contribute to the ongoing implementation, evaluation and evolution of the Iikaakiimaat Indigenous Framework and related institutional practices. This includes developing practical tools, resources, exemplars, guidance and processes that help College employees apply Indigenous perspectives and the Framework meaningfully within their work.

Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing

Build institutional capacity by developing and facilitating professional learning for faculty, academic leaders, Learning Design Consultants and other College employees. Topics may include Indigenization, decolonization, Indigenous ways of knowing and learning, culturally responsive curriculum and the application of the Iikaakiimaat Indigenous Framework.

You will also coach and support faculty, program teams and colleagues as they move from awareness of Indigenization and decolonization principles toward practical application. Staying current with emerging research, practices, community perspectives and developments in Indigenous education, curriculum Indigenization and decolonization, adult learning and program development will be an important part of your work.

What Sets You Apart

You bring strong expertise in curriculum development, learning design, and the application of Indigenization and decolonization principles within educational environments. You understand how Indigenous ways of knowing and learning can meaningfully inform curriculum, assessment, learning experiences and program design, and can translate these principles into practical recommendations and outcomes.

You are a skilled facilitator, collaborator and relationship builder who can work effectively with faculty, academic leaders, subject matter experts, Indigenous partners, Knowledge Holders, Elders, community representatives and industry practitioners. You approach co-design and consultation with respect, openness and cultural responsiveness, and are comfortable asking thoughtful questions, challenging assumptions and supporting teams through complex curriculum conversations.

You also bring the ability to lead initiatives, facilitate professional learning and build capacity across an institution. You are curious and reflective, stay informed about emerging research and community perspectives, and can develop practical tools, resources and guidance that help others move from understanding principles to applying them in meaningful ways.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum or Instructional Design, Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Education, Health or Health Sciences, Adult Education, Learning Technologies, or another discipline directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

• 4-6 years' relevant experience

• Must have a demonstrated connection, active ties, and relationship to an Indigenous community and/or Indigenous networks

• Demonstrated experience applying Indigenization and decolonization principles within curriculum, education, training, community engagement, or organizational initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, instructional design, program development, training development, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, subject matter experts, community partners, or external stakeholders.

•  Demonstrated ability to build relationships and facilitate complex discussions involving diverse perspectives.

• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered

Preferred

• Education, professional experience, curriculum-development experience, or significant sector experience within health, health care, health sciences, Indigenous health, allied health, public health, community health, or a related field.

• Experience developing curriculum, training, or learning experiences within health or another applied professional field.

•  Experience with Competency-Based Education, competency frameworks, performance-based education, job-task analysis, authentic assessment, or other applied/workforce-aligned curriculum models.

•  Experience designing and facilitating professional learning, workplace training, faculty development, or adult-learning programs.

•  Established professional networks and demonstrated ability to engage Indigenous communities, industry practitioners, employers, professional organizations, sector experts, and other external partners in program development, consultation, co-design, or validation.

•  Existing relationships within health, health care, Indigenous health, or related sectors are considered a strong asset.

• Experience leading or contributing to complex program-development, curriculum-development, institutional, or cross-functional projects.

• Experience developing or implementing institutional frameworks, tools, standards, or resources related to Indigenization, decolonization, teaching, learning, or curriculum

•  Experience working within a post-secondary institution, health organization, Indigenous organization, professional association, training organization, or comparable environment.

• Master’s degree in a related field.

Closing Date: October 9, 2026

This opening is a continuous (Faculty) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check. If your education was received internationally, we will require you to provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Union :

BVCFA

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.