Learning Designer

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Careers site at  www.nait.ca / careers

Please Note : This posting will be

used to fill two positions.

The

Individual Learning Modules Office is responsible for the creation,

maintenance, and distribution of all 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 into 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 :

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.

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 :  $75,428.08

• $101,181.34 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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