Job Description

Faculty/Department Centre for Continuing Education Unit CCE-Staff Postings Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 2 Position Summary
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Manager, Instructional Technologies the incumbent will inform and support the leadership and direction of UR Courses by implementing and developing improvements to UR Courses, the institution\xe2\x80\x99s online learning platform, and other instructional and academic technology services in support of the delivery of courses, course material, and other related initiatives undertaken at the University of Regina. Implement, design, develop, maintain, and support the operations of UR Courses, and other instructional and academic technology services provided by Flexible Learning for the University of Regina and its federated colleges.

Specific duties include:

• Assist with management of the application version control repository and branches for UR Courses (related projects, etc) using Git (development, test, and production branches), in order to bring in new features, patch bugs, test upgrades, etc.;
• Ensures that all upgrades and security patches have been tested and implemented as required;
• Assists with the testing, customization, and implementation of new features and plugins for pilot testing and production of all applications;
• Planning, designing, and creating new features to make UR Courses an efficient, accessible, and useful software, for all faculty members and students;
• Custom programming development where warranted or required, such as applying code fixes in response to support requests, local customizations, bug fixes, etc. The work is typically done with modern implementations of web development languages such as PHP, MYSQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.;
• Continues to stay up to date with new languages, and changes implemented by Moodle to keep UR Courses secure and current;
• On-going maintenance of internal customizations and modules as required by each upgrade;
• Assist with the development of alternative instances of UR Courses, and all other applications managed and/or developed by Flexible Learning, in order to test major upgrades, migration issues, implement new features, etc.;
• Custom web development of themes; additional plugin testing and configuration that is outside the scope of UR Courses;
• Perform application configuration and course creation for pilot projects;
• Identifies, recommends, and prioritizes new features, integrations, and applications for UR Courses;
• Reviews and contributes to service agreements with Information Services as they relate to UR Courses, capacity planning, and other forecasting considerations;
• Assists with the management and development of training manuals, documentation, and screen recordings used to support UR Courses, new features, and changes in functionality;
• Meeting with stakeholders, such as research staff and/or external clients, to identify project requirements, provide consultation, estimates, and contribute to budget preparations to support a variety of projects and clients, both internal and external to the University; and,
• Consulting on technology and potential solutions with faculties, research units, the library, and other departments on campus.

Position Requirements
Position Requirements:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Educational Technology or Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Software) or a combination of education and experience;
• Three plus years related experience;
• Must have experience with open source software like Moodle, Grav, WordPress, etc, and version control practices using Git, Github, multiple server instances, and branches;
• Must have experience as a developer/technician (designing, coding, testing, implementing), and be familiar with mobile app and cross-platform development;
• Experience with the implementation, maintenance, and on- going development of open source applications;
• Experience with web-based research, development of knowledge around the software or service, discerning worthy competitors or competing technology, industry trends, and best practices;
• Proven ability to work in a very fast paced environment where technology changes are rapid, often disruptive, and must be delivered within a context of high expectations;
• Ability to have a strong understanding of best practices;
• Proven experience in code development and technical writing;
• Knowledge of open-source software tools, programming languages, conventions, and frameworks are required;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide and diverse range of people;
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and analysis; and,
• Ability to be self-directed.

Physical Demands Pay Grade APT 5 Salary Range $65,977 - $89,041 Annually Status Term Work Hours
8:15 am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm with some evening and weekend work required Duration (if Term/Temporary) Until April 1, 2024 with the possibility of becoming permanent Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting Target Posting

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Job Open Date
02/21/2023


Job Close Date
02/27/2023


Open Until Filled



Special Application Instructions
Please note that preference will be given to APT Members.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and an updated resume that clearly states how they meet the posted qualifications.


Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University\xe2\x80\x99s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.


Competition Number
20220429A/S