Online Course Designer/Developer

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Relocation privileges

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Job summary

A government institution is seeking an Online Course Designer and Developer located in Iqaluit. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing curriculum for distance learning courses. Key responsibilities include developing instructional design capacity and providing mentorship to educators. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree related to Distance Learning and at least two years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits, including salary and pension, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience in education.
• Course work in instructional design or adult learning is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house instructional design capacity.
• Provide mentorship and support to instructors.
• Assist in planning and implementing distance learning initiatives.
• Coordinate training delivery logistics.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Adult learning

Mentorship and support

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Online Course Designer and Developer

Reporting to the Manager, Distance Learning, the Online Course Designer and Developer is responsible for working collaboratively with the Arctic College staff and the Department of Education in assessing instructional design solutions for the successful delivery of courses via distance learning. The successful incumbent will be expected to design and develop curriculum for new courses, when required, ensuring academic guidelines and policies are followed. The incumbent will also play a major role in building a virtual campus at NAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing in‑house instructional design capacity.
• Providing mentorship and support to adult educators/facilitators/instructors.
• Supporting and assisting in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of the PASS program and other distance learning initiatives.
• Coordinating people, facilities and equipment for training delivery.

Education and Experience

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related field to Distance Learning combined with a minimum of two (2) years related experience in the field of education which must include course work in one of the following: instructional design, curriculum development or adult learning.

Language and Cultural Requirements

Fluency in English is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross‑cultural environment are also considered assets. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut.

Benefits

Successful applicants will enjoy competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Eligibility and Hiring Policy

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self‑identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for it to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post‑secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Additional Information

This role is a term position for non‑Inuit candidates. Current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Location Restriction

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.