- Grade: 10
- Category Type: Support Staff
- Position Type: Support Staff - Regular
- College/Administrative Portfolio: VP Academic
- Faculty/Department: Provost & VP (Academic)
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Annual Salary Range: $65,891.16 to $91,195.68
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square, Edmonton.
The Online Learning & Continuing Education (OCE) is seeking a Learning Experience Developer to join its Continuing Education team.
The Learning Experience Developer creates engaging, accessible, and innovative online learning experiences for Continuing Education at the University of Alberta. Reporting to the Manager, Continuing Education Curriculum Strategy and Quality, the position works closely with the Instructional Designer and collaborates with academic leads, instructors, subject matter experts, and project teams throughout the course development lifecycle.
The position develops high-quality non-credit courses and digital learning assets, applying best practices in online and adult learning, accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Indigenous Initiatives, and Access, Community and Belonging (ACB).
The role is responsible for course development within learning management systems and course authoring tools, multimedia production, interactive learning activities, assessment integration, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
Digital Course Production
- Develop and maintain engaging online courses using learning management systems such as Canvas and course authoring tools such as Articulate Rise and Storyline.
- Apply online and adult learning principles to create purposeful, learner-centred digital experiences.
- Collaborate with Instructional Designers, academic leads, instructors, and subject matter experts to translate content into effective online learning experiences.
- Develop interactive activities, branching scenarios, gamification, multimedia, and other learning elements that enhance engagement.
- Produce prototypes, draft and final courses, incorporating feedback through to launch.
- Apply Indigenous Initiatives and ACB principles throughout the design and development process.
Multimedia, Enrichment, and Assessment
- Design and produce multimedia and digital learning assets, including presentations, podcasts, video, animation, graphics, and interactive learning objects.
- Curate, adapt, and provide light post-production editing of existing digital content.
- Develop interactive learning activities and assessments in collaboration with Instructional Designers and subject matter experts.
- Configure quizzes, polls, discussion forums, peer review activities, gradebooks, rubrics, and other LMS tools.
- Ensure digital assets and learning experiences meet accessibility, UDL, and digital LX/UX standards.
- Organize and maintain digital course content to support version control and reuse.
Quality Assurance
- Conduct quality assurance and user acceptance testing throughout the course development lifecycle.
- Review courses for functionality, accessibility, usability, responsiveness, consistency, and technical quality.
- Identify, document, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues and accessibility barriers, escalating where required.
- Manage QA issues and collaborate with project team members to ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain course versions, learning objects, archives, and supporting documentation.
Work Environment
- Collaborate with internal partners, including Information Services and Technology and the Centre for Teaching and Learning, on learning technologies and digital learning resources.
- Work collaboratively with project teams using project management, scheduling, and communication tools.
- Communicate development status, issues, risks, and timelines to project team members.
- Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to strengthen course development processes.
- Champion the learner and end-user experience and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in digital learning.
Professional Development
- Research, evaluate, and test emerging technologies, tools, and practices in online teaching and learning.
- Participate in professional development activities, conferences, communities of practice, working groups, and professional associations.
- Share innovative practices and project outcomes with internal and external audiences.
Qualifications
Education
- Undergraduate degree in educational technology, instructional design, educational design, adult education, or a related field.
- A diploma combined with strong online course development and multimedia experience may be considered.
Experience
- Minimum two years of experience developing online courses and multimedia.
- Experience developing digital learning experiences using LMS platforms and course authoring tools.
- Experience creating multimedia and interactive digital learning assets.
- Experience applying accessibility, UDL, and digital learning experience/user experience principles.
- Experience with quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and troubleshooting online learning environments.
Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced skills with digital learning and multimedia tools, including Articulate Suite and Adobe Suite.
- Knowledge of web, graphic design, multimedia development, and relevant technologies such as HTML and CSS.
- Strong understanding of online learning, adult learning, accessibility, UDL, and digital LX/UX.
- Knowledge of copyright, Creative Commons licensing, intellectual property, and the use of digital content in educational settings.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify technical, usability, and accessibility issues.
- Creativity and ability to translate learning objectives and content into engaging digital experiences.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and positively influence project partners.
Application Instructions
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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
About Us
The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just.
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At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
