28 Oct
York Region
Newmarket
Description
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls
Temporary & Casual Hires
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager, Program Integrity and Education, is responsible for planning,
designing, developing, sourcing, organizing, delivering and leading multiple online eLearning projects; providing high level instructional design and multimedia development implementation; managing external purchase of service contracts including evaluation of purchased materials and modules; collaborating with subject matter experts (SME) and Learning and Development Specialists to guide them through a systematic content production process (such as knowledge mapping) to conceptualize and elicit subject matter knowledge, and to formulate a working content structure within the information and skills to be taught; and facilitating and support curriculum development and educational development activities for the department.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Applies instructional design expertise and asynchronous adult learning principles to multimedia development.
- Performs course design, development, implementation through the development cycle of a project and evaluation.
- Applies innovative approaches to online delivery focusing on an activity and application based learner experience.
- Conducts research into and implements analysis and evaluation of computer-based training products and services.
- Develops and implements learning solutions and mechanisms to meet legislative requirements.
- Maintains and reviews existing learning solutions with subject matter experts or stakeholders to ensure content is relevant and current.
- Liaises with other eLearning professionals to leverage eLearning and coordinates across peer organizations.
- Collaborates with ITS in implementing learning systems to ensure appropriate technical supports are in place.
- Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in adult education, computer studies, web technology or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years experience and expertise in curriculum design, development and delivery of adult training or adult education including the creation of online learning materials.
- Certificate or University/University postgraduate course in Instructional Design or Instructional Technology.
- High level of proficiency in Instructional Design and Adult Learning Principles.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in instructional design, analysis, measurement and evaluation methods, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated strong effective writing skills including the ability to translate complex communication into clear plain language to ensure the readers understand quickly.
- Strong technical and creative writing and copy editing skills.
- General knowledge of department programs and services, and the community served.
- Demonstrated above average utilization and knowledge of technological capabilities and commercial software such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Photoshop, whiteboard animation, video and HTML5,
to develop interactive courseware and computer assisted instructional materials.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.
▶️ Instructional Design and Technology Specialist
🖊️ York Region
📍 Newmarket