Courseware Developer

at  McGill University

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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Director, the Courseware Developer will develop, modify and update online course materials for Dialogue McGill’s Language Training Program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creates and updates online course materials and language learning activities in McGill’s Learning Management System (myCourses/D2L Brightspace) in consultation with the Language Training Program team;
• Implements online course content modifications based on feedback;
• Implements established design principals and uses existing templates, including HTML, PowerPoint, and HTML Style Guide, to create a consistent and stimulating online learning experience;
• Works closely with IT personnel to provide course lecturers with support for online teaching technology use, especially at the start of a language training session;
• Participates in quality assurance processes and ensures that procedures are implemented;
• Writes and creates reference material, technical documentation, training documentation, and knowledge-based scripts;
• Participates at meetings, make recommendations and provide solutions;
• Provides technical support to learners;
• Additional courseware development activities as needed for Dialogue McGill’s programs.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• 2-3 years of experience developing web-based support materials and multimedia;
• Experience hosting of webpages on web server;
• Demonstrated mastery working with Brightspace and e-learning authoring tools such as Storyline 360;
• Demonstrated mastery of multimedia technology (PowerPoint, Camtasia, Photoshop, authoring software, animation tools, etc.);
• Experience working with HTML and external learning tools (e.g., H5P);
• Advanced level capabilities for editing image and video and developing visual layouts and simple animations;
• Solid search skills (knowing where to find information and identify quality information sources);
• Strong ability to establish and maintain work priorities and timelines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• English, spoken and written.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #3 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 04) $63,810.00 - $79,760.00 - $95,710.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-IST2G - IT Customer Support - Professional 2
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Associate Director, Dialogue McGill
Position End Date (If applicable):
2025-11-28
Deadline to Apply:
2024-11-04
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

• Creates and updates online course materials and language learning activities in McGill’s Learning Management System (myCourses/D2L Brightspace) in consultation with the Language Training Program team;
• Implements online course content modifications based on feedback;
• Implements established design principals and uses existing templates, including HTML, PowerPoint, and HTML Style Guide, to create a consistent and stimulating online learning experience;
• Works closely with IT personnel to provide course lecturers with support for online teaching technology use, especially at the start of a language training session;
• Participates in quality assurance processes and ensures that procedures are implemented;
• Writes and creates reference material, technical documentation, training documentation, and knowledge-based scripts;
• Participates at meetings, make recommendations and provide solutions;
• Provides technical support to learners;
• Additional courseware development activities as needed for Dialogue McGill’s programs