Online Course Designer

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

Job summary

A government entity in Nunavut is seeking an Online Course Designer and Developer. The role involves designing curriculum for distance learning courses and collaborating with Arctic College staff to enhance instructional design. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree related to Distance Learning and at least two years of experience in education. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of Inuit culture is an asset. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Relocation privileges

Training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience required.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Knowledge of Inuktut is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop curriculum for new distance learning courses.
• Collaborate with staff on instructional design solutions.
• Provide mentorship to adult educators.

Skills

Knowledge of Inuit communities and culture

Fluency in English

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field to Distance Learning

Job description

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance – one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

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.

Other Key Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• 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; and
• Coordination of people, facilities and equipment for training delivery.

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.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. 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.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

As this 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.

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 your application 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.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• 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.