Online Course Technician, Laurentian Online

Laurentian University; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Laurentian University seeks an Online Course Technician to develop, revise and deliver asynchronous online for-credit courses in English and French. You will convert content to HTML, upload to D2L Brightspace, and collaborate with instructional designers, coordinators and instructors to ensure learner-centered, accessible online experiences.

The role supports 20 hours per week in a part-time temporary appointment through April 02, 2027, with a salary of CAD 33.88 per hour.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Web Development, Interactive Media Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Software and educational technologies.
• Excellent bilingual English and French communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, coordination, development and delivery of new and existing asynchronous Laurentian Online courses.
• Convert course content into HTML and upload to LMS with accessible page layouts.
• Customize graphics to meet instructional needs and optimize images for performance.
• Operate software such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, H5P and course management tools like D2L.
• Respond to eSupport inquiries to resolve course-related technical issues.

Skills

HTML coding

Dreamweaver

JavaScript

Photoshop

Bilingual English-French

Education

Web Development / Interactive Media / Computer Science degree

Tools

Dreamweaver

Photoshop

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Position No.: JOBPOST-2026-001371

Salary: $33.88 per hour

Competition ends: Tuesday, October 20th at 4:30 pm

Part-time Temporary Appointment until April 02, 2027 (20 hours per week )

Responsibilities

Vacancy Status : Existing position

Reporting to the Manager of Laurentian Online, theOnline Course Technician will workdirectly with the Instructional Designers, Online Course Coordinators, and course instructors to develop, revise and deliver asynchronous online for-credit courses (both English and French) that are learner-centered and interactive for Laurentian Online.

• Participate in the planning, coordination, development and delivery of new and existing asynchronous Laurentian Online courses;
• Convert course content into HTML code and upload to learning management system using an appropriate page layout which incorporates a user interface that promotes and facilitates online learning and conforms to AODA standards;
• Customize web-ready graphics according to instructional needs and course specifications; image specifications and optimization according to technical limitations, with a focus on minimizing the hardware requirements for students;
• Operate a variety of software programs (such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, H5P, etc) and course management tools such as D2L,
• Respond to email inquiries in the eSupport email box to resolve technical issues in courses as they arise.
• Provide advice and guidance to course authors and course instructors regarding instructional and online course design, online learning methodologies and approaches and the integration of appropriate learning technologies;
• Provide guidance, when required, in the course development model or web development tools to course supervisors, faculty, students and CCL staff;
• Provide appropriate D2L training to faculty, staff and students as requested.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Web Development, Interactive Media Design, Computer Science, or a related field;
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a related field;
• Knowledge of Learning Management Software, educational technologies, computer programs, instructional materials and technologies;
• Knowledge of D2L Brightspace is an asset;
• Expert knowledge of HTML coding, Dreamweaver, Java Script, and Photoshop or other graphics software
• Attention to detail, proofreading, and quality assurance skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an openness to new approaches;
• Excellent written and oral skills in French and English.
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.

Applications are being accepted to fill an active vacancy within the University

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The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University's bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information ([e-mail]).