Job Description

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NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before December 21, 2023 with the possibility of extension.

The Individual Learning Modules Office is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and distribution of Individual Learning Modules (ILMs). ILMs are standardized learning resources for instructors and students in apprenticeship, trades, and technical training courses. Based on the Alberta apprenticeship course outline, published modules are an important part of the apprenticeship curriculum and provide apprentices with current, standardized learning materials that meet Alberta industry standards. The ILM office, both a learning resource development and publishing team, manages ILM content development, product creation, publishing, and product distribution.

Learning Designers on the ILM team are responsible for supporting the development of engaging, high-quality, outcome-based ILM learning content and ILM learning resources. ILM content and resources are created in both print and digital formats, and may be used in face-to-face, blended, or on-line learning delivery to adult students and learners.

This role works directly with subject matter experts and applies learning and instructional design theories, practices, and methods to design and develop ILM learning content and learning assessment activities. The Learning Designer supports development of technical, trades-related learning content required to meet identified institutional, provincial and national learning outcomes and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working directly with subject matter experts (SME), create and develop engaging, outcome-based learning content that enhances learner understanding and retention. This includes analyzing current curriculum and resources, identifying and understanding the learner\'s training needs, designing learning delivery within the specified ILM resource/format parameters, and creating learning content that supports both new and existing learning program plans.
• Support SMEs in providing exercises, activities, and assessments that enhance the learning process and assess learner performance.
• Collaborate with a project team of learning designers, editors, product specialists, and graphic/illustration artists for content creation and alignment to desired learning outcomes
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practice, and methods.
• Make recommendations for supplementary material/media (graphics, photos)
• Translate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to practice and incorporate them effectively to the learning resource design and learning activities.
• Support SME training and on-boarding (e.g., using applications)

Skills & Abilities:

• Learning and Instructional design, teaching methods and practices, and educational technologies for in-person, online, blended, and virtual learning for adult education.
• Strong digital technology skills. Demonstrated fluency in industry standard software and technologies, with an interest in learning and apply new or emerging technologies. (e.g., Monday.com, MS Office 365)
• Familiar with and comfortable using computer applications relevant to course design and development such as Microsoft Office Suite, screen capture, graphic design/editing, and video/virtual conferencing (e.g., Zoom).
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Able to manage multiple, diverse projects simultaneously.
• Strong creative thinking skills. Adaptable and solution oriented.
• Strong graphic and visual design skills are an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative working style
• Able to be self-directed, proactive, and work with minimal supervision, but also work well in and contribute to team environment
• Able to assess internal/external customer/learner needs and manage expectations
• Able to work in an environment with competing demands, changing requirements and deadlines.
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Enthusiasm and appreciation for good humor/fun.

Qualifications:

• Related diploma required,
• Bachelor\'s Degree, preferably in Education, Communication, Distance Education, Digital Media Design, or similar field preferred
• Post-secondary education in Learning and Instructional Design, Adult Learning, e-Learning, or related education is an asset.
• 3 years\' experience in curriculum development, learning design, and adult education, preferably in the post-secondary context.
• 2 years\' experience in product development, educational publishing and/or educational content development is an asset
• Experience in project management is an asset.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Remuneration: $2,694.13 - $3,613.98 bi-weekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Advisor/Specialist II)

This position is covered by the AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this opportunity. Apply online today at nait.ca/careers

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We\'re proud to have been named one of for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to and are a proud partner of the and Pride at Work Canada. NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

What we offer

We\'ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year\'s, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Health and safety

You can find the latest information on NAIT\'s response to COVID-19 at

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the (IQAS)

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don\'t hesitate to advise if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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