Instructional Designer

Status: Regular, Full-Time
Work Location:  Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a minimum of 2 days in office)

Who we are

The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable.

As western Canada’s largest health profession regulator, we believe a diverse and inclusive team enriches our efforts to protect the public. We welcome applications from all who reflect of the communities we serve, and especially encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of equity-seeking groups to apply. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences bring both innovation and better outcomes to the work we do and the decisions we make.

BCCNM’s commitment to Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism

BCCNM is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and health system partners to support Indigenous-specific anti-racist practices in the health system. As the largest health regulator in Western Canada, BCCNM has the opportunity to influence the health professionals we regulate, as well as the broader health-care system, to break the cycle of racism, and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. BCCNM has pledged to become culturally safe and anti-racist, and to support the health professionals we regulate to do the same.

What we offer you​​

We promise to provide you with rewarding work that challenges you. You will be part of a passionate team contributing to our important mandate of protecting the public. As a member of the team, you can expect to be working in a collaborative, team-based environment, and treated in a respectful and professional manner.

The expected starting base salary for this position is $80,703 – $85,349 annually, depending on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. Once hired, you will progress through a wider salary range over time as you continue to develop job knowledge, skills and competencies for the role.

In addition to base salary, the college offers a generous vacation and extended benefits package. As an employee, you receive 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits. And we contribute to B.C.'s Municipal Pension Plan to help you secure your retirement income. Throughout your career with us, you will engage in a variety of learning and development. We will support your professional development and cover your professional membership costs. To support you in work and life, we provide an employee assistance program and fitness allowance perk. Working with us allows you to enjoy flexible hybrid work. This position is located in Vancouver, but you’ll be able to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Our office is closed for the 11 statutory holidays in B.C. as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Director, Standards & Guidance (S&G), the Instructional Designer (ID) uses computer software and other technologies to create engaging learning resources and tools including multimedia presentations, simulations, and e-learning modules, utilizing instructional design best practices to enhance registrant understanding of the BCCNM Standards of Practice and their application.

The ID works closely with key leaders and subject matter experts across regulatory program areas and assesses and identifies target audience’s learning needs and creates resources to ensure effective outcomes are achieved.

​Key responsibilities include:

1. Under the direction of the Director, S&G, and with guidance from Standards & Guidance Consultant and Resource Developer, contributes to the creation and maintenance of engaging learning resources that supports nurses, midwives and others in understanding and applying BCCNM Standards of Practice.
2. Works with S&G team members to define learning objectives, identify gaps, and select the most effective learning strategies that meets the needs of both internal and external learners to understand and apply the BCCNM standards of practice.
3. Collaborates with S&G team members on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new or updated learning resources, while consulting with key internal and external partners to create supporting material and multi-media elements for these learning resources.
4. In consultation with key internal and external partners, proposes storyboards and designs content, ensuring it aligns with learner needs and optimizes the learning experience.
5. Develops clear and effective instructional content, including written text, audio and video scripts, and visuals aids, to enhance learning.
6. Manages instructional design projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables. Maintains project documentation, including design documents, schedules, and version control.
7. Applies tested and proven instructional design theories, methods, and best practices that align with BCCNM mandate and Guidance framework. Contribute to the iterative improvement of learning resources based on ongoing feedback and evaluation.
8. Stays current on best practices and emerging trends in instructional design, and educational technologies, to ensure learning resources or tools are relevant, meaningful, and effective for nurses, midwives and other key audiences.
9. Reviews and tests learning materials to ensure they meet instructional design standards and accessibility requirements, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness.
10. Working with S&G team members, continuously assesses effectiveness and impact of learning resources through surveys and other means of metrics measuring engagement, satisfaction, and learning outcome achievements.
11. Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning related to Indigenous cultural safety and humility and supporting organizational actions towards addressing Indigenous-specific racism in BC’s health care system.

Your education & skills â€‹

• ​Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education or related field and certification in Instructional design or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3-5 years related work experience in instructional design or e-learning development and training.
• Advanced skills in instructional design and with instructional technology (e.g., Articulate 360) and Learning Management Systems.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design principles and its related accessibility practices.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products, Adobe products, and SharePoint; and demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to online systems and tools.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the design and implementation of multimedia developments to enhance learning modules, leveraging innovative technologies to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to achieve project deliverables in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills, whether written or verbal, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organization.
• Strong writing skills for a wide range of audience groups. Ability to apply principles for plain language in technical, business and web writing.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple needs simultaneously.
• Knowledge of instructional theory, including assessment and evaluation methods.
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments and key business partners.
• Experience in developing resources for health care settings and professionals is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, including social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous-specific anti-racism and accompanying reports (e.g. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), the In Plain Sight Report (2020), and Reclaiming Power and Place’s Calls for Justice (2019) is an asset. 
• Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply online by 11:59pm on January 5, 2025. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. If you are shortlisted, we will request a portfolio of your work that demonstrates your skills and experience in instructional design. To see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at the BC College of Nurses & Midwives, please visit our website at Careers at BCCNM.

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Please note: BCCNM no longer requires staff, contractors, board and committee members, and volunteers to provide an attestation of vaccination related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the event of a Public Health Order being issued, the College is committed to full compliance with all directives and guidelines set forth by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and the community partners we work with, consistent with the duty of the College to serve and protect the public.