The Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) is an educational non‑profit organization that promotes the knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. Our Vision: To be the recognized leader of municipal health, safety, and environment (HSE) excellence and an innovative provider of prevention, education, and business solutions.

Our Mission: To guide municipal employers and workers in implementing effective HSE management systems, data-driven prevention campaigns, and to support the effective transfer of knowledge through classroom, virtual instructor led, and self-paced learning.

Our Mandate: To provide meaningful health, safety, and environmental training and education programs to our members in a cost-effective manner.

Our Values: Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Openness, Results Driven

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Learning and Development Graphic Designer

AMHSA is growing! The changing digital environment within the municipal sector requires increased focus on course development, instructional design, adult learning, and cross-cultural communication to support training and knowledge/skills transfer to our members.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Learning and Development Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in creating visually engaging and effective educational materials. You will collaborate closely with our instructional design team to translate complex concepts into visually appealing and easy-to-understand graphics. The ideal candidate is not only a creative designer but also someone who understands the principles of adult learning and instructional design.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILTIES:

Reporting to the Director of Learning and Assurance, the Learning and Development Graphic Designer will:

· Graphic Design for Learning Materials:

o Develop visually compelling graphics, illustrations, and infographics for e-learning courses, training materials, and presentations.

o Ensure that all designs align with instructional design principles and enhance the learning experience.

· Collaboration with Instructional Designers:

o Work closely with instructional designers to understand learning objectives and create graphics that support the content.

o Provide input on the layout and design of learning materials to optimize visual impact.

· Multimedia Development:

o Create multimedia elements, such as animations and videos, to enhance learning content.

o Collaborate with the multimedia team to integrate graphics seamlessly into various learning platforms.

· Brand Consistency:

o Maintain consistency in design elements across all learning materials, ensuring alignment with the company's brand guidelines.

· Support training compliance to the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training's (IACET)/ANSI 2018 Standard

· Stay current with industry trends and best practices

JOB TYPE / CATEGORY

Position to start as soon as possible, 15% travel may be required, AMHSA currently offers temporary remote work arrangements and/or flexible hours with a 35-hour work week.

LOCATIONS:

· NW Calgary (Hybrid)

· Sherwood Park, Edmonton (Hybrid)

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum 3-years experience Graphic Design

· Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, or a related field equivalent; combinations of education and experience will be considered.

· A proven ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities and work under the pressure of production deadlines/timelines.

· Demonstrated ability to transform technical content in to visually engaging and audience focused presentations.

· Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

· Portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, with an emphasis on educational materials.

· Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with technical SMEs and internal team members.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:

· Experience in graphic design platforms (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, etc.)

· Competencies in iSpring, Handbrake, Captivate, Camtasia, etc. is an asset

· Knowledge/experience with the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training's (IACET)/ANSI 2018 Standard considered an asset

· Considered desirable is direct experience with BIS Training LMS

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

· Excellent grasp and application of Graphic Design prinicples

· Proven organizational skills, high level of detail orientation, ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting deadlines.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills

· Patience, attentiveness, ability to use positive language

· Proven ability to take initiative, work independently and manage project deliverables and deadlines.

Application question(s):

· What Graphic Design tools are you fully proficient/competent using? Please list.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

Graphic Design: 3 years (required)

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Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $28.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Graphic design: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T3B 4N7

Application deadline: 2024-04-25
Expected start date: 2024-05-06

Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association (AMHSA)

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