Elearning Specialist

Altis Recruitment; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a candidate for a contract position to manage the Learning Management System of a respected national non-profit organization in Ottawa. The role entails overseeing operations, providing technical support, and maintaining data integrity within the system. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience with LMS platforms, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to enhancing user experience. This opportunity offers a chance to make a difference in mental health education while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on impactful projects

Collaboration with passionate professionals

Free services for candidates

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with Learning Management Systems in a technical capacity.
• Familiarity with W3C web interoperability and accessibility standards is required.
• Experience with APIs and continuous deployment practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the Learning Management System, including updates and troubleshooting.
• Support facilitators and learners with technical guidance.
• Maintain accurate user records and course data.

Skills

Experience with Learning Management Systems

Hands-on experience with LMS platforms (Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas)

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

WordPress

Salesforce

Job description

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Hybrid

Language: Strong English communication skills, written and verbal

Duration: Contract, 4 Months

Background Check Requirement: May be required prior to employment

About the Opportunity

Our client, a respected national non-profit organization focused on advancing mental health outcomes across Canada, is expanding the impact of its digital learning ecosystem. Self-paced and virtual learning play a critical role in delivering accessible, meaningful training to diverse communities nationwide.

In this contract opportunity, you will join a collaborative Experience team supporting mental health awareness and resilience programs used by thousands of learners. Working closely with the E-Learning Team Lead and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure the organization’s Learning Management System is reliable, inclusive, and designed to deliver engaging learning experiences that truly make a difference.

What’s in it for You

This role offers the chance to contribute to work with real social impact while applying your technical expertise in a purpose-driven environment. You will collaborate with passionate professionals who value continuous improvement, accessibility, and learner-centered design. It is an opportunity to influence how digital learning supports mental health education at a national level.

Your Responsibilities

• You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Learning Management System, including updates, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• You will support facilitators, colleagues, and learners by providing technical guidance, training, and user support.
• You will maintain accurate user records, course data, and reporting to support tracking and compliance.
• You will identify opportunities to enhance LMS functionality and user experience, and help implement upgrades or new features.
• You will ensure security, privacy, and accessibility standards are upheld across the platform.
• You will collaborate with the E-Learning Team Lead to support continuous improvement of the organization’s digital learning strategy.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with Learning Management Systems in an technical capacity.
• Hands-on experience with LMS platforms such as Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, or similar, including SCORM and xAPI.
• Familiarity with W3C web interoperability and accessibility standards.
• Experience with WordPress development, APIs, Salesforce, or continuous deployment practices is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a learner-focused mindset.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.