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The Individual Learning Modules Office is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and distribution of all Individual Learning Modules (ILMs). ILMs are standardized learning resources for instructors and students in apprenticeship, trades, and technical training courses. Based on the Alberta apprenticeship course outline, published modules are an important part of the apprenticeship curriculum and provide apprentices with current, standardized learning materials that meet Alberta industry standards. The ILM office, both a learning resource development and publishing team, manages ILM content development, product creation, publishing, and product distribution.

Learning Designers on the ILM team are responsible for supporting the development of engaging, high-quality, outcome-based ILM learning content and ILM learning resources. ILM content and resources are created in both print and digital formats, and may be used in face-to-face, blended, or on-line learning delivery to adult students and learners.

This role works directly with subject matter experts and applies learning and instructional design theories, practices, and methods to design and develop ILM learning content and learning assessment activities. The Learning Designer supports development of technical, trades-related learning content required to meet identified institutional, provincial and national learning outcomes and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working directly with subject matter experts (SME), create and develop engaging, outcome-based learning content that enhances learner understanding and retention. This includes analyzing current curriculum and resources, identifying and understanding the learner's training needs, designing learning delivery within the specified ILM resource/format parameters, and creating learning content that supports both new and existing learning program plans.
• Support SMEs in providing exercises, activities, and assessments that enhance the learning process and assess learner performance.
• Collaborate with a project team of learning designers, editors, product specialists, and graphic/illustration artists for content creation and alignment to desired learning outcomes
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practice, and methods.
• Make recommendations for supplementary material/media (graphics, photos)
• Translate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to practice and incorporate them effectively to the learning resource design and learning activities.
• Support SME training and on-boarding (e.g., using applications)

Skills & Abilities:

• Learning and Instructional design, teaching methods and practices, and educational technologies for in-person, online, blended, and virtual learning for adult education.
• Strong digital technology skills. Demonstrated fluency in industry standard software and technologies, with an interest in learning and apply new or emerging technologies. (e.g., Monday.com, MS Office 365)
• Familiar with and comfortable using computer applications relevant to course design and development such as Microsoft Office Suite, screen capture, graphic design/editing, and video/virtual conferencing (e.g., Zoom).
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Able to manage multiple, diverse projects simultaneously.
• Strong creative thinking skills. Adaptable and solution oriented.
• Strong graphic and visual design skills are an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative working style
• Able to be self-directed, proactive, and work with minimal supervision, but also work well in and contribute to team environment
• Able to assess internal/external customer/learner needs and manage expectations
• Able to work in an environment with competing demands, changing requirements and deadlines.
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Enthusiasm and appreciation for good humor/fun.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Education, Communication, Distance Education, Digital Media Design, or similar field. Degree is preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Learning and Instructional Design, Adult Learning, e-Learning, or related education is an asset.
• 3 years experience in curriculum development, learning design, and adult education, preferably in the post-secondary context.
• 2 years experience in product development, educational publishing and/or educational content development is an asset.
• Experience in project management is an asset.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS), or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Classification - Advisor/Specialist II

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Remuneration:Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta's top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.