eLearning Developer, National LINC Online Curriculum

SUMMARY
The National LINC Online Curriculum Project is a multi-year project developing PBLA supported eLearning units for LINC learners. Reporting to the Manager, the role will be responsible for producing the eLearning courseware, configuration and programming (coding) within the courseware and integrating eLearning with the Learning Management System (Avenue.ca).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in project planning activities and ongoing project meetings
Participate in defining technical requirements and functional specifications and make recommendations on best media and technology to meet needs
Develop courseware to accepted standards, using various authoring tools
Integrate multimedia and other assets into courseware
Package courseware for delivery onto an LMS
Organize and test eLearning courses within SCORM Cloud and LMS sandbox to verify and validate functionality of content integration

Execute structured WCAG accessibility evaluations using both automated scanners and hands-on manual techniques.
Test navigation and screen behavior using screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver) and keyboard-only navigation.

Work closely with the Multimedia Designers, content writers and other development partners to establish processes and procedures to streamline content development
Effectively present ideas and information
Communicate technical concepts and their impacts to non-technical audiences
Stay abreast of new developments in eLearning and their potential uses; bring ideas forward
Adhere to version control and file management best practices
Adhere to quality control and development standards
Participate in quality assurance reviews
Participate in training as needed
Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Post Secondary degree, preferably in computer programming, web design and/or multimedia development

Experience

3+ years experience in custom software solution development and delivery (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, H5P) and online media-rich application (HTML5)
Understanding of the Document Object Model (DOM), browser rendering paths, Event Loop, and browser storage (LocalStorage, SessionStorage, Cookies).
2+ years experience developing custom eLearning using Articulate Storyline 360 with advanced JavaScript triggers
2+ years experience in Moodle development (blocks, modules) and integration of Moodle with other applications (Moodle APIs/interfaces)
Experience programming and packaging to SCORM and other eLearning standards

Knowledge & Skills

Proficient in custom and off-the-shelf eLearning development software (e.g. Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite)
Proficient in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of version control software and systems
Knowledge of UX/UI design and accessibility standards

Good understanding of WCAG 2.1 AA level
Proficiency in semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to understand how code structure impacts assistive technology

Knowledge of instructional design principles
Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Ability to respect diversity and work collaboratively with individuals of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds
Excellent organizational skills, flexible with change and able to meet deadlines
Not-for-profit or settlement sector experience an asset
Experience developing eLearning units for Avenue.ca an asset

Salary rate: $ $63,943.47
This is a current vacancy. Please note that we use AI tools in our application screening process. All hiring decisions involve human review.