Robertson is the School of New Work. Our vision is for everyone to have a good life through a prosperous and fulfilling career. Our mission is to empower our learners with the most relevant training and up-to-date industry insights so that they may find fulfilling and meaningful careers.
At Robertson, motivated students can advance their education by studying online or via hybrid delivery. The Robertson team assists students while in the program and after graduation to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed in a new career. Robertson team members are guides for our students on their career path as they navigate their college and educational experiences during their time at Robertson.
Having a deep understanding of the demands of the modern workforce is integral to what we offer our students. That is why internally, we place such value on building a work culture that is flexible and adaptive to the changing world of work. We also seek out diversity in our team. We #CelebrateEverything and encourage team members to take paid time off to celebrate their cultural, religious, and spiritual holidays. Our team is intentionally talent-dense - our strength lies in the differences in backgrounds and expertise that we each bring to the table.
As an industry-driven college, we prepare students for in-demand career opportunities in healthcare, community services, business, and technology. Instructors at Robertson College are professionals in their fields who are committed to enhancing the student learning experience by sharing their real-world experience.
Become a valued member of our faculty community at Robertson College and discover a rewarding way to leverage your professional expertise.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to consult on the development of a new "Culturally Inclusive Pharmacy" course for our Alberta Pharmacy Technician program. This is a specialized project role focused on ensuring curriculum accuracy and integrating culturally responsive care principles, with a specific emphasis on Indigenous Peoples and health equity within the Alberta pharmacy landscape.
The SME will work collaboratively with the project team to develop a robust, evidence-based course that prepares students to provide respectful, effective care to marginalized populations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum Development: Provide expert guidance on the creation of course content, ensuring it reflects historical contexts, social determinants of health, and reconciliation efforts relevant to pharmacy practice.
Subject Matter Alignment: Ensure learning objectives and materials align with the pharmacy technician’s role in reducing health disparities and implementing culturally appropriate communication strategies.
Resource Identification: Recommend and validate authentic resources, case studies, and materials that highlight Indigenous health perspectives and health equity.
Team Collaboration: Partner with instructional designers and the project team to translate complex cultural concepts into engaging digital and on-campus learning activities.
Quality Assurance: Review drafted curriculum for accuracy, sensitivity, and professional relevance to the standards of practice in Alberta.
Professional Integrity: Act in a manner that upholds the professional expectations and standards of Robertson College and the pharmacy profession.
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Credentials: Licensed Pharmacy Technician practicing in Alberta or Licensed Pharmacist practicing in Alberta.
Domain Expertise: Demonstrated deep knowledge of culturally responsive care, Indigenous health outcomes, and the social determinants of health in Canada.
Multicultural Awareness: Proven commitment to multicultural sensitivity, health equity, and the principles of reconciliation.
Industry Experience: 2+ years of work experience in a pharmacy setting; experience working directly with marginalized or diverse populations is highly preferred.
Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate systemic health inequities to a curriculum development team.
Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively within a project team, meet deadlines, and process feedback constructively.
Educational Context: Familiarity with the pharmacy technician scope of practice in Alberta and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Software Proficiency: Able to use Microsoft Office and standard computer applications for collaborative document editing.
Adult Education Education or Experience: Experience instructing adults and/or delivering (individualized or group) workplace training an asset. A certificate in Adult Education is an asset.
Type: Contract
Location: Remote (Must be working as a Pharmacy Technician or a Pharmacist in Alberta, Canada)
Hours: 30 Hours
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Contract End Date: June 30, 2026
Project Rate: Negotiable
Don’t feel like you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyways! Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement.
WHY WORK WITH US
Education Canada Group (the parent company of Robertson College) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our inclusive work environment and encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We embrace our team's differences and know that diversity in our team is the strength that drives our success. We want you to feel welcomed, energized, challenged, and engaged while having fun. Come and grow with us! If you are someone who loves the highs and lows of doing meaningful work with like-minded team members, we’d like to hear from you! If you would like to request reasonable accommodations for the interview process, please let us know. As a company we are committed to uplifting indigenous voices, respecting traditional lands, raising awareness and working in collaboration with Indigenous partners in the spirit of reconciliation.
We acknowledge that our campus located in Winnipeg is on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands and waters of Anishinaabe [AH - NISH - AH - NAH – BAY], Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene (DEN-EH) peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation located on Treaty 3.
In Alberta, We acknowledge Robertson College is on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai (Gay-aynah), Piikani (Pe-gun-ee)), the Tsuut’ina (soot-tin-a), the Iyarhe (E-a-hey) Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
In Edmonton on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place, traveling route and home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Nehiyawak/Cree, Tsuut’ina, Niitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Haudenosaunee/Iroquois, Dene Suliné, Anishinaabe/Ojibway/Saulteaux, and the Inuk/Inuit.
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