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:
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Competitive vacation and paid sick time
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Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
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Generous employer-matched pension plan
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Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
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Training and Professional Development Opportunities
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Extensive Employee assistance program
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Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
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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:
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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.
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Research Translation – Review, interpret, and translate research, program information, and subject matter expertise into clear, engaging, accessible, and developmentally appropriate learning content.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Project Coordination & Organization – Manage multiple curriculum development projects at various stages, maintaining clear timelines, documentation, version control, review cycles, and stakeholder communication.
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Quality Assurance – Review courses and materials for accuracy, accessibility, learner experience, instructional quality, formatting, and consistency prior to launch.
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Digital Course Development Support – Support the build, revision, and maintenance of online courses within the LMS or authoring tools, ensuring curriculum intent is preserved in the final learner experience.
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Continuous Improvement – Gather feedback, review learner experience, and recommend improvements to curriculum, templates, workflows, and course content over time.
Qualification
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Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and direct work experience.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, learning content development, education, or a related field.
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Strong writing, copy editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex research and subject matter expertise into clear, engaging, age-appropriate learning content.
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Strong proficiency with e-learning software and course authoring tools, with preference given to candidates with at least 2 years of hands-on experience building courses in Articulate Storyline.
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Working knowledge of instructional design principles, curriculum development processes, accessibility standards, and quality assurance practices for online learning environments.
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts, gather and validate content, incorporate feedback, and support review cycles from concept through course launch.
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Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, documents, versions, and competing priorities.
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Collaborative, customer-focused, and positive, with a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities or ambiguous project requirements.
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A self-starter with the ability to initiate work, make sound decisions, solve problems creatively, and see projects through to completion.
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Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references.
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Successful candidate will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.
About YMCA BC:
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.
As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.
We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.
YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.
Application Process-ready to make a difference?
We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a practical exercise and/or provide samples of previous curriculum, writing, editing, or e-learning development work to demonstrate role-related skills
Application Deadline: July 31st, 2026
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Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.
You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.
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If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
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If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.
Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.
Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.
YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.
Thank you for your interest and application.
