Educational Research

Job Title: Educational Research & Development Designer

Reports to: Learning and Curriculum Director

Location: Remote/ Hybrid

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Existing Vacancy: New position

Who We Are:

Working alongside rural, remote, Indigenous, and other communities, Ampere delivers programs for people of all ages to cultivate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through innovative technology, art, and play. It offers world-class Makerspaces, maker kits and activities, and works with educators to introduce children to a STEAM-based curriculum that brings learning to life.

After more than a decade of co-designing and delivering science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education, Pinnguaq's name is changing to reflect the organization's evolution; Pinnguaq is now Ampere. Please take this into consideration while maneuvering our websites to better understand our story

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 looking for an Educational Research & Development Designer to create educational content for learners across Canada. This role will be split between research and development and curriculum design, providing the successful candidate the opportunity to develop inclusive, engaging learning resources while exploring practical teaching strategies to share with the team.

The ideal candidate has a teaching background or experience as a research assistant, enjoys developing evidence-based learning materials, works well with subject matter experts, and applies standard practices in pedagogy and assessment.

Responsibilities:

Research & Development

• Conduct research to inform the design of innovative educational content and teaching strategies.
• Explore and pilot new educational technologies, tools, and delivery methods.
• Collect and analyze feedback from learners, educators, and subject matter experts to refine learning materials.
• Develop resources that incorporate inclusive practices and address diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams on R&D initiatives, including piloting STEAM programming.

Curriculum Design

• Design and develop educational content for high school and pre-employment learners aligned with provincial and territorial curricula.
• Write clear, measurable learning objectives and align all teaching materials to these objectives.
• Apply curriculum writing and review processes to ensure content quality and compliance.
• Integrate assessment practices and adapt materials based on learner outcomes.
• Incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Attributes and Qualifications: Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field; Master's is an asset.
• Teaching diploma or valid teaching license in Ontario, Alberta, or B.C. is an asset
• 2–3 years of full-time teaching experience or equivalent experience in educational content development.
• Experience as a research assistant during education is an asset.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and STEAM education.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate across teams.
• Experience working with high school or adult learners is preferred.

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. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote