Subject Matter Expert (CEPS) - High Performance Commercial Buildings (Course Development)

Subject Matter Expert (CEPS) - High Performance Commercial Buildings (Course Development)
Alberta, AB
Corporate Development, Applied Research & International – Centre for Continuing Education & Professional Studies /
SAFA Adjunct - Non-Approved Program /
Hybrid
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Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning, career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work.
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides technical expertise and industry insight to support the design and development of educational courses on high‑performance commercial buildings. The SME will ensure technical accuracy, industry relevance, and practical applicability of course content, working closely with instructional designers, project managers, and other contributors. This role bridges real‑world building performance practice with adult education, translating complex technical concepts into clear, engaging, and actionable learning materials. 
It is estimated that the SME will spend approximately 5-8 hrs per week on this High-Performance Commercial Buildings courses development work until end of September 2026.
Responsibilities

• Ensure course materials promote learning and helps to measure and evaluate student’s ability to achieve important, real-world competencies (knowledge, skills, performance tasks, behaviors)
• Advise on technical topics (HVAC, envelope, energy performance, decarbonization)
• Contribute to and review course content, incorporate real‑world case studies (contributing data, exemplars, and tools)
• Update course outline and schedule to reflect any changes made in the content and or assessments
• Include clear guidelines and evidence of achievement
• Any curriculum revisions needed to ensure material is current, relevant, and delivers quality learning experience
• Updates needed to meet industry standards, requirements and best practices
• Define accurate, clear, specific, relevant learning outcomes for the course
• Ensure competencies and learning outcomes are aligned with course content
• Update other pertinent information, including required learning materials, software, technology, assessments, modules

Requirements

• Minimum Post-secondary Diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture is required. An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrate deep, applied knowledge in high‑performance commercial construction and design, not just theoretical familiarity
• Possess direct, recent experience working on commercial projects—not only academic or policy backgrounds; as this is for course development, the SME must be able to support adult learning
• Be familiar with relevant codes and standards
• Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams)
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
• Comfortable speaking to the public
• Positive & respectful attitude
• Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organize and present written information

Strongly preferred

• Professional credentials (e.g., LEED AP, CEM, ASHRAE certifications)
• Prior experience developing or reviewing training content 

Assets

• Previous teaching experience
• Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle is an asset)
• Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
• Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching
• Formal training in online technologies
• Experience with curriculum development or instructional design

Posting start date: Feb 20, 2026
Posting closing date: March 6, 2026
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