Instructional Design Specialist

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Instructional Design Specialist Job

Requisition  Ministry:
Technology & Innovation

Location:

Edmonton / Calgary Full or Part-Time:
Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent Scope:
Open Closing Date:
November 12, 2026 Classification:
Program Services 3 Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29/ bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/ year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

1GX Center of Excellence (CoE) manages and oversees the performance of the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, 1GX. The CoE has overall accountability for service delivery and associated contract and vendor relationship management. 1GX is the core ERP solution for GoA functional areas including human capital, supply chain, financial, and treasury management. 1GX CoE also provides strategic leadership for the ongoing enhancement and development of 1GX applications to meet the GoA’s evolving mission and continually changing business environment.

The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great.

Turn Complex Processes into Engaging Learning Experiences

Are you passionate about transforming complex business processes and technology into clear, practical learning experiences that empower users to succeed?

Reporting to the Senior Training Business Analyst, as the Instructional Design Specialist, you will bring your expertise in adult learning and instructional design to support government-wide 1GX learning and outreach. You will design and develop accessible, engaging learning solutions, including blended learning, digital guidance and train-the-trainer resources that help users confidently navigate system changes and business processes. Working collaboratively within established standards and strategies, you will support training delivery, evaluate learning effectiveness, recommend improvements and coordinate assigned training initiatives to strengthen user adoption and learning outcomes across the organization.

• Assess business changes, learner needs, performance gaps and training requirements.
• Define learning objectives, audiences, delivery approaches, resources and timelines.
• Identify risks, dependencies and non-training issues; maintain analysis records and elevate concerns.

• Design accessible, role-based blended learning and digital performance-support solutions using adult-learning principles.
• Develop learning materials, assessments and point-of-need guidance using approved Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs).
• Apply approved authoring, multimedia, analytics and AI-enabled tools, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, quality and compliance.
• Plan and coordinate assigned training work packages, milestones, dependencies and stakeholder reviews.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, business owners and project teams to validate content and requirements.
• Coordinate testing, approvals, publication and progress reporting in accordance with established standards and governance.

• Prepare and facilitate learning sessions, demonstrations and train-the-trainer activities.
• Support pilots, facilitator readiness and consistent delivery across government audiences.
• Incorporate approved feedback and improvements into learning materials.

• Evaluate learning effectiveness and adoption using feedback, assessments and DAP analytics.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement approved updates to learning products.
• Maintain content through system releases and business-process changes; elevate technical and operational issues appropriately.

• Establish effective partnerships with business owners, subject matter experts, project teams, trainers and vendors.
• Support accurate, consistent learning content across 1GX functions, including Finance, HCM/Payroll and Supply Chain Management.
• Communicate progress, risks and recommendations, maintain approved learning resources, and support program communications.

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