Online Learning Content & Curriculum Developer Job Vancouver BC Canada,Education / Teaching

Date Posted: June 19, 2026

Position Title: Online Learning Content and Curriculum Developer

Location: Flexible Remote

Hybrid/In-Person work options may be available

Some travel for meetings and events may be required

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $60,000-$65,000 annually

Reports To: General Manager, Digital Experiences

Benefits:

Competitive vacation and paid sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home

Generous employer-matched pension plan

Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Extensive Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff

Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

* Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The Online Learning Content & Curriculum Developer plays a key role in developing high-quality, age-appropriate curriculum and digital learning experiences for YMCA BC’s LEARN platform. This role is responsible for working closely with subject matter experts to gather, interpret, and translate research, program knowledge, and best practices into clear, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning content, activities, and assessments. The Developer will apply instructional design principles to ensure curriculum is accurate, accessible, learner-centered, and aligned with learning objectives, audience needs, YMCA values, and brand guidelines.

Working in a collaborative environment, this role will support curriculum development from research and concept through storyboard, course build, review, and launch. In some courses, the Developer will conduct research directly and then coordinate review and validation with the appropriate subject matter expert to ensure content accuracy and relevance. The role also supports the creation and maintenance of online courses within the LMS, contributing to quality assurance, accessibility, learner experience, and continuous improvement throughout the course development lifecycle.

Major Responsibilities

Dependent upon the skills and competencies of the successful candidate, the Online Learning Content and Curriculum Developer can expect to be tasked as follows:

Curriculum Development – Develop age-appropriate curriculum, learning activities, assessments, facilitator or learner resources, and supporting materials that align with learning objectives, audience needs, YMCA values, and online learning best practices.

Research Translation – Review, interpret, and translate research, program information, and subject matter expertise into clear, engaging, accessible, and developmentally appropriate learning content.

Subject Matter Expert Collaboration – Work closely with subject matter experts to gather information, clarify learning outcomes, validate content accuracy, and incorporate feedback throughout the course development process.

Writing & Copy Editing – Write, revise, and copy edit course content, scripts, storyboards, learner instructions, knowledge checks, and supporting resources to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, tone, grammar, and alignment with YMCA brand standards.

Storyboard & Course Content Development – Create and refine storyboards, course outlines, and content plans that clearly communicate instructional flow, learner interactions, visuals, assessments, and digital build requirements.

Research & Content Validation – Conduct research for assigned courses when required and coordinate subject matter expert review to ensure course content is current, evidence-informed, accurate, and relevant to the intended audience.

Project Coordination & Organization – Manage multiple curriculum development projects at various stages, maintaining clear timelines, documentation, version control, review cycles, and stakeholder communication.

Quality Assurance – Review courses and materials for accuracy, accessibility, learner experience, instructional quality, formatting, and consistency prior to launch.

Digital Course Development Support – Support the build, revision, and maintenance of online courses within the LMS or authoring tools, ensuring…