Instructional Design and Technology Specialist
Instructional Design and Technology Specialist
Status
Temporary Full-Time
Temporary – Approximate length of assignment, in months
12
Type of Position
an Addition to Staff
Start Date
Immediate
Salary
Per hour
Salary Grade
$48.82 – $53.06
Department
York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Integrated Business Services
Location
Hybrid work opportunities may apply – CA
IBSB Program Integrity and Ed. – 17150 Yonge Street – Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)
Job Description (E)
What We Offer
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls
Temporary & Casual Hires
- Defined Benefit Pension Program – With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life.
- Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice – Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness – Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce – We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
About The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Program Integrity and Education, is responsible for planning, designing, developing, sourcing, organizing, delivering and leading multiple online eLearning projects; providing high level instructional design and multimedia development implementation; managing external purchase of service contracts including evaluation of purchased materials and modules; collaborating with subject matter experts (SME) and Learning and Development Specialists to guide them through a systematic content production process (such as knowledge mapping) to conceptualize and elicit subject matter knowledge, and to formulate a working content structure within the information and skills to be taught; and facilitating and support curriculum development and educational development activities for the department.
What You Will Be Doing
- Applies instructional design expertise and asynchronous adult learning principles to multimedia development.
- Performs course design, development, implementation through the development cycle of a project and evaluation.
- Applies innovative approaches to online delivery focusing on an activity and application based learner experience.
- Conducts research into and implements analysis and evaluation of computer-based training products and services.
- Develops and implements learning solutions and mechanisms to meet legislative requirements.
- Maintains and reviews existing learning solutions with subject matter experts or stakeholders to ensure content is relevant and current.
- Liaises with other eLearning professionals to leverage eLearning and coordinates across peer organizations.
- Collaborates with ITS in implementing learning systems to ensure appropriate technical supports are in place.
- Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
What We Are Looking For
- Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in adult education, computer studies, web technology or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years experience and expertise in curriculum design, development and delivery of adult training or adult education including the creation of online learning materials.
- Certificate or University/University postgraduate course in Instructional Design or Instructional Technology.
- High level of proficiency in Instructional Design and Adult Learning Principles.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in instructional design, analysis, measurement and evaluation methods, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated strong effective writing skills including the ability to translate complex communication into clear plain language to ensure the readers understand quickly.
- Strong technical and creative writing and copy editing skills.
- General knowledge of department programs and services, and the community served.
- Demonstrated above average utilization and knowledge of technological capabilities and commercial software such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Photoshop, whiteboard animation, video and HTML5, to develop interactive courseware and computer assisted instructional materials.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.
Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
35
Scheduled Shifts
8:30 – 16:30
Operational Hours
Close Date
October 28, 2024
# of Hires Needed
1
Union
CUPE 905 York Region
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Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.
About Organization
The Regional Municipality of York is made up of nine cities and towns, and we provide services to 1.2 million residents, 54,000 businesses and 650,000 employees. We have a two-tier government structure, with services provided both by York Region our local-area municipal governments.
At York Region, we know that a healthy and productive workplace is vital to the success of any organization. And year after year, we’re recognized as one of the best employers because of what we offer to our employees. Our progressive, collaborative and accountable culture attracts top talent that is driven by a desire to shape and serve the growing community in which we live and work.