Training Specialist I - Forensic Course Developer and Instructor

The Edmonton Police Service has an opportunity for one (1) Forensic Sciences Instructional and Curriculum Designer in Forensic Service Branch. The primary purpose of this position is to lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of forensic training programs in collaboration with members of the Crime Scene Investigation Section. This role applies evidence-based adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to develop training that is educationally sound, scientifically accurate, and aligned with operational needs and organizational objectives to assume the following responsibilities. - Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of forensic training programs using evidence-based adult learning and instructional design principles. - Develop and maintain curriculum frameworks, including learning objectives. - Instructional strategies, lesson plans, and course standards that align with operational requirements and scientific best practices. - Conduct needs assessments and reviews of existing training programs to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for enhancement. - Integrate current forensic research, emerging technologies, and interdisciplinary practices into training design to ensure content remains current, relevant, and defensible. - Establish and maintain quality assurance processes for curriculum, including alignment to training standards, consistency across courses, and sustainability of materials over time. - Develop and maintain supporting training materials (e.g., manuals, facilitator guides, presentations, practical exercises) to support structured and standardized delivery. - Provide expert guidance and coaching to forensic subject matter experts and instructors on curriculum design, instructional techniques, and effective adult learning practices. - Collaborate with SMEs to translate complex forensic concepts into structured, accessible, and effective learning experiences. - Conduct ongoing research related to forensic science, training methodologies, and adult education to inform program design and improvement. - Monitor advancements in forensic technologies, scientific practices, and learning strategies to ensure training remains current and forward-looking. - Apply evidence-based learning and evaluation practices to enhance program effectiveness and learner outcomes. - Support the delivery of forensic training programs, including classroom and practical instruction, as required to reinforce curriculum design and instructional effectiveness. - Pilot new or revised curriculum and instructional approaches to validate effectiveness and inform improvements. - Design and maintain evaluation frameworks, tools, and assessment methods to measure learner performance and program effectiveness. - Develop and update written examinations, practical evaluations, and proficiency assessments aligned with learning objectives and standards. - Analyze evaluation results and learner feedback to identify trends and inform program improvements. - Other related duties.