Job Description
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square.
The Organizational Development team empowers employees to tackle new challenges head-on. Through workshops and on-demand learning, we cultivate the skills, mindsets, and accountability needed to drive personal growth and professional excellence.
Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Development, the E-Learning Specialist is responsible for building and managing e-learning environments, specifically focused on the professional development of Faculty and Staff. Working closely with the team’s Consultants and one other E-Learning Specialist, this position will support the design, development, and delivery of fully online and blended professional development programs.
Responsibilities
E-Learning Development and Implementation
- Performing e-learning course implementation tasks, including organizing the work-flow of implementation-related tasks for Faculty and Staff professional development.
- Recording and editing videos and developing multimedia content to enhance online learning modules.
- Working with the E-Learning Specialist and Consultants to propose online course architectures and build course assets.
- Tracking the e-learning course build process and communicating status updates to the Organizational Development team.
- Recommending best practice processes and procedures for blended, online, and virtual learning environments by drawing on knowledge of and experience with e-learning technologies.
- Serving as a Canvas expert for the team.
System Management & Modernization
- Managing and maintaining existing professional development online courses within the Canvas Learning Management System.
- Updating and maintaining the team & website to ensure professional development offerings, resources, and schedules are accurate and accessible.
- Exploring opportunities, emerging technologies, and pedagogical trends to continuously modernize and improve online learning experiences.
- Recommending process and work-flow strategies that address changes in technology.
- Liaising with other university departments (such as IST) on technical and e-learning support issues.
Quality Assurance
- Assisting with quality assurance through involvement in user evaluation and testing of online professional development courses.
- Completing environmental scans and/or reports on e-learning initiatives, trends, and developments, both internal and external to the University.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree is an asset) in instructional technology, education or a related field, combined with training and experience in adult professional development and eLearning applications or other online collaboration tools.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in technology-enhanced educational environments.
- Demonstrable advanced computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new software applications and tools, including tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience using and administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) and/or Content Management Systems (CMS) tools.
- Experience using coding applications in the development of semantic HTML webpage content for LMS delivery. Experience working with CSS and JavaScript, within the LMS’s capabilities, to build engaging and accessible content.
- Knowledge of technical standards and specifications including IMS and SCORM.
- Knowledge of current best practices in instructional design and curriculum development, including an understanding of accessibility principles and digital inclusivity.
- Effective using Google Workspace for communication and collaboration using documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to make timely decisions and act on individual initiative.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Application Instructions
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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package .
About Us
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
About The Team
“Hire great people and give them freedom to be awesome.” — Andrew Mason
Thriving organizations are built on people. The Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HRHSE) portfolio is composed of exceptional people creating a people-focused culture to support the institution's vision.
We are committed to questioning the status quo, driving excellence, and leading with purpose. We lead with purpose in creating a workplace culture that supports the institution in strengthening its core teaching, research, community engagement, and student enrichment experience.
HRHSE is a values-based portfolio; we incorporate our values of trust, accountability, relationship building and safety in everything we do. Our employees are committed to living our values and are grounded in the conviction that leadership should be demonstrated, encouraged and supported at all levels of the institution.
In HRHSE, we are made up of six teams that are responsible for providing the highest quality services to our campus community; Total Rewards, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Health, Safety and Environment, Employee and Labour Relations and HR Service Partnerships.
Join our practical, results-driven, energized, and engaged team and see firsthand how we live our values, drive change and lead with purpose
