Education Technology Specialist (26:149A)

Northern Lights College; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights College seeks an Educational Technology Specialist to support teaching and learning by guiding faculty and staff in using educational technologies. You will provide pedagogical and technical guidance for D2L Brightspace, Teams, Zoom, and media tools, while contributing to cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes applying learning theories, instructional design, and experience with multimedia authoring to advance accessible, technology-enabled education.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Education, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support effective teaching and learning by guiding faculty, sessional instructors, and staff in selecting and using educational technologies.
• Provide pedagogical and technical guidance on college-supported tools (D2L Brightspace, Teams, Zoom, media tools).
• Contribute to cross-functional teams and communities of practice to advance accessible, technology-enabled learning.

Skills

Adult pedagogy

Educational technology

Learning theories

Course design

Multimedia authoring

LMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Diploma in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Multimedia authoring tools

Job description

Term of App't:

Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week

Start date:

Immediately

Reporting to:

Associate Dean, Health Sciences, Human Services & QA

Salary

Classification 14, $55,702.59 - $57,425.35, as per BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. We offer 119 hours of paid vacation time, pro-rated and front-loaded, based on FTE, as well as time off paid between the Christmas and New Year's Day period. We offer an extremely competitive extended health and dental program. Employees hired in this division are required to enroll in the Municipal Pension Plan, with contributions matched by the employer.

Description

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Health Sciences, Human Services and Quality Assurance, the Educational Technology Specialist supports effective teaching and learning by helping faculty members, sessional instructors, and staff select, use, and improve educational technologies at Northern Lights College. The specialist provides pedagogical and technical guidance, contributes to cross-functional teams, and participates in communities of practice that advance consistent, accessible, technology-enabled learning.

The Specialist Responds Promptly And Accurately To Faculty, Instructor, And Staff Inquiries And Provides Guidance On The Pedagogical And Technical Use Of The Following College-supported Tools

• Northern Lights College's learning management system, D2L Brightspace
• Web-conferencing platforms, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Media development and authoring tools
• Other digital learning tools supported by Northern Lights College

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be able to work independently, build and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships, and contribute actively as a supportive team member.

In Addition, You Will Also Bring The Following Qualifications

• A diploma in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Education, or related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2 years' experience in instructional design, educational technology support, e-learning or related field, preferably in an education setting.
• Knowledge of learning theories and educational technologies.
• Knowledge of instructional and course design.
• Experience and expertise with a variety of multimedia authoring applications, Learning Management Systems, and education technology tools.
• The ability to demonstrate a significant understanding of the principles of adult and technology mediated pedagogy.

Preference

will be given to those candidates who also have the following skills:

• A bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Education, or related field;
• Post-secondary teaching experience

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Northern Lights College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, Northern Lights College encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and others who may contribute to the College's diversity.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Northern Lights College is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous Peoples throughout the institution. Applicants may self-identify as Indigenous-First Nations, Métis, or Inuit-in their cover letter and/or résumé.

Salary: $55702.59 - $57425.35 per year