Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Lead of Training & Accreditation, the e-Learning Specialist will work with a team that includes subject matter experts, media developers, and staff to plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate e-Learning courses and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders.

The e-Learning courses created will provide the necessary training to the Registry Agent Network to better serve Albertans. In this role, you will also develop training for Registries Online Subscribers and the General Public. This role will provide expertise with respect to establishing instructional design in an e-Learning environment, using adult learning theories, creating storyboards, and developing and implementing e-Learning evaluations.

In this role you will be tasked with:
 

• Creating preliminary user interface and user experience designs, documenting stakeholder requirements, using visual and technical design strategies, and identifying multimedia and graphical elements required to support learning content. 
• Consulting with stakeholders and SMEs to develop content that meet course goals and address key learning objectives. 
• Developing interactive e-Learning courses using specialized e-Learning Rapid Development software and manual coding in a variety of programming languages as required.
• Conducting research reviews to keep on top of emerging learning and development trends and information in order to recommend changes to current programming or to improve current programming based on emerging business needs. 
• Developing and facilitating presentations to Ministry stakeholders and staff relating to e-Learning capabilities, tools and opportunities. 
• Liaising with other GoA e-Learning leads and external technical contacts in learning institutions and educational jurisdictions to provide information, resolve problems, and facilitate collaboration related to e-Learning.
• Creating standards, and documenting processes used as facilitation tools for similar deliverables in the future. 
• Participating in the preparation of business cases, post implementation reviews, and the preparation of associated reports and recommendations.
• Functioning as SME in the area of adult learning and e-Learning development to assist other team members as required. 

To be successful in this role, you must have:
 

• Strong consultation and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to represent the interest and goals of the branches/departments with stakeholders. 
• The ability to create strategic partnerships and build strong working relationships.
• A team approach to course development ensuring ongoing and frequent communication between team members, supervisor and manager.
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

Requirements: 
 

• University graduation in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field such as Information Systems Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 2 years progressively responsible related experience in the development and delivery of learning in online courses/ program formats; or equivalent as described below. 
• Technical skills such as Adobe e-Learning Suite including Captivate and Articulate Storylines or equivalents.
• Experience with webinar platforms, HTML, JavaScript, or Flash/ActionScript. 
• Experience with Learning Management Systems or Learning Content Management Systems.
• Experience in the development and delivery of learning in online courses/program formats. 
   

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 
 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience. 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
   

The following are considered assets for this role:
 

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, or equivalent.
• Experience in the analysis, design, delivery, implementation and evaluation of learning and development for adults.
• Experience managing complex and high-profile deliverables. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Please Note: 
 

• There is one full time permanent position available. 
• This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pm, 36.25 hours a week.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. 
• Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
   

What we offer: 
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.