Opportunities

Salary Information

CG39 - $70,434.00 - $78,824.20 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Academic Development and Planning, the Instructional Design Specialist is responsible for planning, designing, developing, and improving high-quality online and distributed learning resources for adult learners. The instructional design specialist will:

• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop online and distributed learning courses and instructional materials. 
• Apply instructional design principles and adult learning practices to create engaging, learner-centred educational resources. 
• Organize and structure course content to ensure it is clear, accessible, and supports student success. 
• Design learning activities that encourage student participation, practice, and meaningful feedback. 
• Develop assessments that align with course learning outcomes and effectively measure student learning. 
• Prepare course design documents, project plans, course outlines, and other development documentation. 
• Work collaboratively with faculty, Instructional Designers, Media Development staff, and other stakeholders throughout the course development process. 
• Provide advice and guidance to faculty on instructional design, online teaching practices, educational technologies, and course development. 
• Support the implementation of quality assurance and course review processes to ensure courses meet College standards and accessibility requirements. 
• Identify opportunities to improve existing courses based on learner feedback, instructional best practices, and emerging technologies. 
• Research current trends and best practices in instructional design, online learning, and educational technology to support continuous improvement. 
• Develop and deliver training, resources, or workshops to support faculty and staff in course development and online teaching. 
• Perform other related duties in support of instructional design, course development, and distributed learning initiatives, as required.
  
   

Screening Criteria

• A degree in Education, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or Multimedia (equivalencies will be considered).
• Recent, related experience in instructional design, curriculum development, adult education, online learning, educational technology, or a combination of these areas.
  
  

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of instructional design, adult learning principles, learning technologies, accessibility standards, quality assurance practices, and project management related to course development.
• Knowledge of software applications related to online/multimedia course development. 
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Relationship building skills.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

The position may require occasional travel, as needed, with requirements determined in consultation with departmental management.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. 

Applicant Information

• This position is located at the Topsail Road Office, St. John's. 
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. 
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!