Learning Experience Designer
Ampere Association
Contract
Remote
Canada
Design
Job Title: Learning Experience Designer
Reports to: Learning and Curriculum Director
Location: Remote/Hybrid/Onsite
Salary: $60,000
Term: This is a temporary 1.5 year contract covering a maternity leave. If the leave ends early, we will provide at least two weeks’ notice. Contract extensions may be discussed if needed.
Who We Are:
Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.
From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.
Why Join us?
- Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
- Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
- Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
- Wellness Perks – Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Learning Experience Designer to design and develop educational content for K-12 students across Canada. This role requires a focus on creating inclusive, engaging learning experiences and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. If you are a creative educator with a knack for curriculum design and a desire to make a meaningful impact in Canadian education, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop educational content for K-12 students across Canada based on provincial and territorial curricula
- Have experience designing curriculum-mapped educational content
- Strong familiarity with Ontario, Nunavut, Alberta, and/or B.C.’s curriculum
- Write clear and measurable learning objectives, and align teaching materials to the learning objectives
- Have a firm understanding of curriculum writing and curriculum review processes
- Have a firm knowledge of assessment practices and can adapt educational content based on assessment outcomes
- Use educational technologies to deliver quality and engaging learning experiences
- Able to use UDL (Universal Design for Learning) to accommodate diverse learning styles
- Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to refine content based on feedback
- Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to work on special projects and assignments
Attributes and Qualifications:
Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a similar field, Masters is an asset
- A valid teaching license from either Ontario, Alberta, or B.C. will be considered an asset.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of full-time teaching experience in K-12 schools
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision to meet deadlines and manage schedules
- Strong knowledge of Pedagogical Principles and STEAM education
Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.
Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.