Courseware Developer

McGill University; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sherbrooke is seeking a Courseware Developer to create and update online training materials. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and expertise in Brightspace and multimedia technology. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Language Training Program team and providing technical support. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $71,890 to $107,830.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Defined contribution pension plan

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mastery working with Brightspace and e-learning authoring tools.
• Experience working with HTML and external learning tools.
• Advanced capabilities for editing images and videos.

Responsibilities

• Create and update online course materials and language learning activities.
• Implement course content modifications based on feedback.
• Provide technical support to learners.

Skills

Brightspace

E-learning authoring tools

Multimedia technology

HTML

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Storyline 360

Camtasia

Photoshop

Job description

Position summary

Reporting to the Associate Director the Courseware Developer will develop modify and update online course materials for Dialogue McGills Language Training Program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates and updates online course materials and language learning activities in McGills Learning Management System (myCourses / D2L Brightspace) in consultation with the Language Training Program team
• Implements online course content modifications based on feedback
• Implements established design principals and uses existing templates including HTML PowerPoint and HTML Style Guide to create a consistent and stimulating online learning experience
• Works closely with IT personnel to provide course lecturers with support for online teaching technology use especially at the start of a language training session
• Participates in quality assurance processes and ensures that procedures are implemented
• Writes and creates reference material technical documentation training documentation and knowledge-based scripts
• Participates at meetings make recommendations and provide solutions
• Provides technical support to learners
• Additional courseware development activities as needed for Dialogue McGills programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mastery working with Brightspace and e-learning authoring tools such as Storyline 360
• Demonstrated mastery of multimedia technology (PowerPoint Camtasia Photoshop authoring software animation tools etc.)
• Experience working with HTML and external learning tools (e.g. H5P)
• Advanced level capabilities for editing image and video and developing visual layouts and simple animations
• Solid search skills (knowing where to find information and identify quality information sources)
• Experience hosting of webpages on web server
• Strong ability to establish and maintain work priorities and timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package (Health Dental Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) Summer Fridays - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying please note that to work at McGill University you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English : McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Salary

MPEX Grade 05) $71890.00 - $89860.00 - $107830.00

Job Profile

MPEX-SAF2F - Educational Technology - Professional 2

Hours per Week : 33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor :

Associate Director Dialogue McGill

Position End Date (If applicable) :

Deadline to Apply

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons / visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact in confidence .

Key Skills

CCTV,Computer Science,Corporate Marketing,E Learning,Arabic English Translation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 71890 - 107830