Educational Technologist

MaKami College; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts

Educational Allowance for Professional

Emergency Allowance for Unexpected N e

Free Massages at Our Student Clinic

Discounts on College Programs &

Staff Discount in College Store

On-Site Gym Access

Free Parking

Job summary

MaKami College in Alberta is seeking an innovative Educational Technologist to enhance the integration of educational technology across the institution. This role links the Moodle LMS team with Instructional Design, supporting faculty, curriculum development, and student learning.

You will collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and IT to optimize digital learning experiences, ensure WCAG 2.1 and AODA compliance, and lead training on LMS best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional design, IT, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the LMS team, IT, and instructional design to facilitate effective use of educational technologies.
• Support Moodle (LMS) implementation, management, and troubleshooting.
• Research and recommend emerging edtech solutions to enhance teaching and assessment practices.
• Work with faculty to integrate multimedia and digital tools into course design.
• Ensure accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, AODA) and institutional policies.
• Design and deliver training workshops and one-on-one coaching for faculty on LMS best practices.
• Develop guides, tutorials, and resources to support faculty and staff in adopting new technologies.
• Provide ongoing support for faculty in the use of educational technologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Identify process gaps in educational technology implementation and propose innovative solutions.

Skills

LMS - Moodle

Instructional Design

HTML/CSS

Multimedia Creation

Educational Technology

Training Faculty

Project Management

Higher Ed Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in educational technology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondarycollege that has been helping students for over 20 years, with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses and are continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

MaKami College is seeking an innovative and tech-savvy Educational Technologist to support and enhance the integration of educational technology across the institution. This role serves as a critical link between the LMS (Moodle) Team and the Instructional Design Team, ensuring seamless implementation of instructional technologies that support faculty, curriculum development, and student learning. The Educational Technologist will work collaboratively with faculty, instructional designers, and IT to improve digital learning experiences and optimize the use of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other educational tools.

Key Responsibilities

Educational Technology Implementation & Support

• Serve as the primary liaison between the LMS Team, IT, and Instructional Design Team to facilitate the effective use of educational technologies.
• Support the implementation, management, and troubleshooting of Moodle (LMS) and other learning technologies.
• Research and recommend emerging edtech solutions to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
• Work with faculty to integrate multimedia, interactive elements, and digital tools into course design.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, AODA) and institutional policies.

Faculty & Staff Training & Support

• Design and deliver training workshops and one-on-one coaching for faculty on LMS best practices and instructional technology.
• Develop guides, tutorials, and resources to support faculty and staff in adopting new technologies.
• Provide ongoing support for faculty in the use of educational technologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Identify process gaps in educational technology implementation and propose innovative solutions.
• Support the development of new digital learning initiatives aligned with institutional goals.
• Analyze data from LMS and other platforms to make evidence-based recommendations for instructional improvements.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure system updates, integrations, and enhancements align with pedagogical needs.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, Instructional Design, Information Technology, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Additional certifications in LMS administration, instructional technology, or e-learning development are an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience with LMS platforms (Moodle preferred), digital learning tools, and multimedia creation.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, online learning, and educational best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support for LMS issues and educational technologies.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic coding to support LMS customization and integration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to train and support faculty effectively.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in higher education or corporate training is an asset.

Perks & Benefits:

• Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
• Educational Allowance for Professional Development
• Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
• Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
• Discounts on College Programs & Courses
• Staff Discount in College Store
• On-Site Gym Access
• Free Parking