Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

An exciting opportunity as a Lead, Digital Learning and Curriculum Design!

Temporary Full-Time (approximately 12 months)

Type: New!

The Lead, Digital Learning & Curricular Design plays a vital role in the implementation of a robust digital learning strategy to support the Learning Institute's mission. This multifaceted role combines technical leadership in management of digital learning platforms/technologies with pedagogical expertise. It will support the Learning Institute’s efforts to strengthen evidence-based educational practice, with suitable learning technologies.

Working in close consultation with clients across the institution, the Lead identifies learning needs, develops responsive solutions, and co-designs high-impact educational programming for health professions education, patient education, and staff training.

The Lead is responsible for the end-to-end management of the learning management system and digital learning infrastructure, from implementation and quality assurance to vendor relations and user support. They design engaging, accessible online courses and multimedia content that meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals and learners, while also managing complex projects and providing consultation services across the organization.

Summary Of Duties

Manage operations of learning technology software/infrastructure to advance the implementation and quality assurance of Learning Institute’s digital learning strategy
Oversee all aspects of the learning management system including configuration, customization, and optimization certifications, system maintenance, system documentation, integrations, and user support
Primary liaison with IT teams for system integration, security, and infrastructure requirements for learning technologies
Maintenance of learning technologies in relation to system upgrades, patches, and version migrations
Lead implementation of a user-management strategy for the LMS including management of diverse user account types, enrollments, permissions, and access controls
Lead project planning and execution for digital learning initiatives in alignment with the digital learning strategy
Maintain robust project management systems for all digital learning and Learning Institute initiatives in collaboration with other Learning Institute staff
Design and develop engaging online learning modules and courses using evidence-based instructional design principles
Create interactive e-learning activities and assessments that promote active learning
Apply adult learning theories, education science, and instructional design methodologies to curricular development practices
Lead the creation and maintenance of digital resources including videos, infographics, and interactive media
Oversee development of multimedia content for learning modules and educational materials
Research and evaluate new tools, platforms, and methodologies for potential implementation
Develop metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess learning effectiveness in alignment with the digital learning strategy
Contribute to scholarly activities including presentations and publications on digital learning

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Education And Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education or a related field
Minimum 7 years’ progressively responsible and related experience in curricular development and instructional design
Minimum 5 years’ experience working directly on learning technologies including the administration of learning management systems
Exceptional project management and planning skills connected to long-term priorities in relation to completion of deliverables
Strong foundation in pedagogy for online learning and innovative skills
Ability to interpret complex learning needs and determine appropriate digital learning technology solutions
Demonstrated experience using technology to enrich learning experiences
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people including clinicians, researchers, and staff
Ability to prioritize learning technology solutions in relation to both budgetary and client needs
Proven attendance and punctuality.
Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Why Choose Us?

Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

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Employment at Women’s College Hospital is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and proof of immunity and vaccination status for vaccine-preventable diseases, in alignment with WCH Communicable Disease Surveillance protocols. Successful candidates will be required to complete the Employee, Physician and Volunteer Immunization Record Submission Form and the Pre-Placement Health Review Form prior to commencing employment. Submission instructions will be provided in the new hire package and all requirements must be satisfied prior to commencing employment.

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

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