Staff training and development officer

Vancouver Police DepartmentCurriculum Development Specialist Competition #26114-50169840 Section Learning & Development Unit, Training Services Section Location 111 E. Hastings Street (Woodward?s Building) Status Temporary full-time Duration Approximately one year (may be extended or reduced for operational reasons and circumstances that could not be foreseen at time of posting) Hours of Work Four-day compressed workweek Salary Pay Grade 23 - $43.00 to $50.77 per hour Competition End Date Thursday, October 15, 2026 Develops and updates learning materials, supports the Learning and Development Manager, and applies educational theory and methods to course outlines, lesson plans, learning outcomes, activities, and assessments. The position is responsible for conducting needs assessments, identifying training gaps, designing refresher training, and determining resources and learner expectations for the instructors. In addition, this position is responsible for researching trends in learning and development, developing resources and best practice requirements, and conducting quality reviews of education deliverables.Essential Duties Develops, updates, and revises a variety of curriculum design and training/instructional materials and documentation, including quizzes and tests, courses, exercises, learning activities, job aides, lesson plans, e-learning inter-activities, scenario-based rubrics, facilitator and evaluation guides and manuals, as well as other performance support and assessment materials for the subject matter experts and other VPD staff Collaborates with the subject matter experts using educational theory, best practices, and adult teaching methodologies; creates course content and criteria for assessing learner performance; conducts needs assessments; identifies training gaps; designs refresher training; and determines resources required and learner expectations for the instructors Researches trends in learning and development methodologies and use of technology for the development and provision of staff training; determines and develops resources and best practice requirements to ensure deliverables are met; participates in pilot presentations to validate curriculum and methodology; and makes appropriate revisions Reviews lesson plans and end-of-course evaluations and materials; makes adjustments; evaluates course effectiveness; and conducts quality reviews of education and performance support deliverables Establishes and maintains liaison with end-users, subject matter experts and other staff as required; provides information and assistance to staff regarding training programs; and explains training policies and procedures Attends pilot sessions to validate curriculum and methodology; assesses activities as required; evaluates course content; identifies gaps; and makes revisions to ensure desired objectives and goals and level of learning is maintained Performs administrative tasks related to employee in-house and outside training and development; prepares curriculum materials as requested; and updates and maintains training database and related records Attends meetings with staff and subject matter experts to identify course learning outcomes; gathers materials; discusses common concerns, structures, and lessons; develops performance assessments, deliverables, and end-of course evaluation forms; makes revisions; and documents for audit purposes Keeps abreast of developments in educational and operational requirements of the police department; and maintains current knowledge of related education, training, technology, and software Prepares and maintains course outlines, curriculum training, and procedures manuals and material, in accordance with established branding standards Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize deadlines while working on multiple projects Other related duties and responsibilities as assignedExperienceKnowledge, Skil