Learning Design Specialist

In order to ensure your application is received byNAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our

Careers site at  www.nait.ca / careers

Please note : This

is a temporary position ending on or before March 31, 2027, with the

possibility of extension.

Working in collaboration with Academic Quality and Operational Excellence

and the relevant Schools and Departments, under the direction of the Manager of

Learning Experience Design, you are responsible for the development of courses

for numerous of programs at NAIT. Following best practices for online / blended

delivery, outcomes-based education, and other relevant policies and procedures,

you will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop course

plans, activities, storyboards, assessments, instructor guides, PPTs, guides for

synchronous sessions and other relevant supporting course materials required

for the delivery.

Key

Responsibilities : Coordinate

multiple course developments.

Provide

project updates to stakeholders.

Update

and maintain project related documentation.

Identify

and request resources.

Develop

outcome-based learning content that aligns with provided course outcomes.

Collaborate

with SMEs.

Assist

in the development of deliverables and schedules.

Design

learning delivery (concepts, skills, issues, activities, assessments etc.).

Incorporates

appropriate educational technologies.

Create

instructor guides.

Ensure

materials that are developed align with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

principles and with NAIT standards.

Working

with colleagues to ensure quality and consistency is being maintained.

Build

course content developed into the current Learning Management System (LMS).

Skills & Abilities : Significant

knowledge of instructional design and technologies, curriculum, and course

development methods and research; and pedagogical and delivery practices in

online / blended teaching and learning.

Knowledge

of educational technologies and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Project

management and technical skills.

Ability to

write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts / video scripts.

Ability to collaborate with subject matter

experts.

Qualifications :

Post-secondary education

in Education, Instructional Design or related education. A Master’s degree is

preferred.

Minimum 3 years of

experience in adult learning and / or instructional design OR equivalent

combination of formal education and experience.

Experience building

courses in a Learning Management System (LMS).

Experience working in a

post-secondary environment is an asset.

Applicants with

education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials

evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications

Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration :  $71,098.04

• $95,372.94 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification –

Advisor / Specialist II).

This

position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)

Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter

to be considered for this opportunity.

About

NAIT

We

are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 14 consecutive

years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of

students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our

shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and

accountability.

People

are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and

wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth.

In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between

Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT

supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for

on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the

role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within

Canada.

NAIT

is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates

inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a

proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at

Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those

being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please

connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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