Learning Technology Trainer

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking an expert in instructional technologies to facilitate training, provide consultation, and enhance the learning experience for faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will champion technology integration and deliver personalized training using various educational tools. Responsibilities include creating training documentation, collaborating with departments, and supporting innovative teaching practices. This role may require travel to multiple campus locations for on-site training.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training on instructional technologies.
• Provide expert assistance to faculty and staff.
• Consult on the selection and integration of educational technologies.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training and provide expert assistance to faculty and staff in adopting instructional technologies, with a strong focus on leveraging the appropriate technologies (both emerging and established) to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
• Champion the advancement of technology-enhanced learning, aligning with Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Strategic Plan and the Division of Learning and Teaching’s Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Plan.
• Offer specialist advice and support to faculty to foster innovative, engaging, and effective learning environments through the use of instructional and emerging technologies.
• Consult with programs on the selection, implementation, and integration of appropriate technologies to enrich teaching and learning, including problem-solving, research, resource recommendation, and strategic collaboration for technology integration.
• Create, maintain, and update high-quality training documentation and resources; deliver personalized training, coaching, and lead workshops on key instructional technology applications such as Brightspace, video conferencing tools, streaming media platforms (e.g., Kaltura), Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, SharePoint, and Teams), and other widely used educational technology tools.
• Collaborate closely with Learning and Teaching staff and other departments to design, promote, and deliver comprehensive faculty and staff training and consultation services.
• Lead or contribute to the research, analysis, planning, development, and promotion of the adoption of emerging technologies to support innovative teaching and learning, in alignment with institutional priorities and the TEL initiative.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the goals of the Learning Technology team and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
• Be prepared to travel as required to provide on-site training and consultation services across local campus, as well as to other campus locations to attend meetings and other related activities.