Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Document Production and Design, the Multimedia Designer/Publisher is key to ensuring that the formats of provincial assessments, including Diploma Exams, Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs), Literacy and Numeracy screening assessments, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) test, field tests, and other documents are consistent and follow Provincial Assessment Sector standards, which recognize that different grade levels have different needs. Provincial assessments are being transitioned to a digital platform. The Multimedia Designer/Publisher will be a key resource to ensure that provincial assessments are accurately presented to students in both paper and digital formats and will work with new technologies to manage the development of assessments.

The Multimedia Designer/Publisher also builds and revises other documents, such as information bulletins, student guides, data booklets, etc. The employee in addition maintains a record with statistics from field-tested questions along with student comments and responses from field tests. The Multimedia Designer/Publisher must meet very tight deadlines and maintain both the security and the quality of electronic and paper versions of secure provincial assessments. The Multimedia Designer/Publisher must work well both independently and as a team member, interacting on a regular basis with editors, other desktop publishers, test/exam managers, examiners, and other staff. Duties also include helping to troubleshoot and using the more advanced features of programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Exam Builder, and the Provincial Assessment Authoring tool, coding manually in HTML when necessary. The emphasis is on client focus, creativity, communication, strategic thinking, teamwork, innovation, and initiative.

RESPONSIBILITES:

1.  Provide multimedia design and publishing services for both the print and digital versions of Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Examinations, Literacy and Numeracy screening assessments, CAEC tests, field tests, data booklets, information bulletins, and other documents.

• Prepare documents for print and Web from assorted sources: e.g., handwritten copies, various computer files,original materials, and artwork.
• Provide desktop publishing services for various subjects and ensure grade appropriateness throughout the examinations, tests, and support materials as required. Crosstrain team members to ensure consistency within all documents.
• Utilize Adobe InDesign with necessary plug-ins such as MathMagic to produce, revise, and adapt InDesign files and PDFs for paper and online versions of tests, exams, and other documents Produce, check, and revise Shockwave Flash files (SWFs) from PDFs for online use.
• Utilize the Provincial Assessment Authoring tool and legacy technologies (Exam Builder) to produce, revise, and adapt online versions of tests and exams.
• Utilize Adobe Flash and work with HTML and related technologies to optimize online versions of tests and exams or multiple browsers through manual manipulation of code.
• Utilize other programs, such as Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word, as necessary to prepare documents and organize workflow.
• Prepare all documents in a professional manner as per the Sector’s Style Guide and in accordance with established templates and procedures.

Role Responsibilities Continued

2.  Complete high-quality artwork for both the print and digital versions of provincial assessments, field tests, data booklets, information bulletins and ad hoc documents, etc.

• Utilize Adobe Illustrator (and when necessary, Adobe Photoshop) to create and revise artwork.
• Provide graphics expertise to Provincial Assessment senior managers, test developers and administrators to create exams, tests and other material required by the Sector.
• Work with the Manager, Document Production and Design, to establish work priorities and schedules.
• Consult with editors, technical support staff, graphic artists, and assessment developers.
• Provide technical and graphics troubleshooting to desktop publishing staff as necessary.
• Maintain electronic cataloguing system of all artwork files to provide quick and easy access and retrieval.
• Utilize the Provincial Assessment Authoring tool and other technologies to store and retrieve artwork.
• Develop strategies to maintain the high quality of artwork.

3.  Other Tasks as assigned:

• Provide additional multimedia design and publishing support for other program areas as required.
• Assist and advise co-workers to solve problems in using more advanced features in programs such as InDesign, Acrobat, MS Word, the Provincial Authoring Application,
• Exam Builder, and Excel as well as HTML.
• Participate in review and revision of unit processes and procedures at unit meetings, branch meetings, and other meetings.
• Ability to work in French and English is an asset.

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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.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving - This position requires analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly analyze issues and competing needs to help the team to meet deliverables on time.

• Build Collaborative Environments - This position requires strong interpersonal communication and consultation skills to build and maintain a collaborative and cooperative environment with internal staff. This position must work independently as well as contribute effectively to a team environment.

• Drive for Results - This position requires organization and time-management skills, including the ability to set priorities and function under pressure while meeting exacting standards.

• Agility - This position must recognize the changing landscape of education in Alberta, anticipate changing priorities, and embrace the challenges of working on diverse tasks and with a wide variety of colleagues. This position must also pro-actively incorporate change into processes if required. 

Qualifications

Two-year diploma in Arts or in a related field plus two years related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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

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

Assets:

• Strong background in graphic design, illustration, multimedia production, HTML, and basic coding or computer science concepts.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Hands-on experience with digital content development tools, including HTML coding, Exam Builder, the Provincial Assessment Authoring Tool, and the Vretta platform.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is a valuable asset.

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

Notes

This is a full-time permanent position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Work location is in 44 Capital Boulevard, Edmonton.

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Candidates may be asked to complete assignments as a part of the recruitment process.

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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• 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.