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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.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary degree, preferably in computer programming, web design, or multimedia development
- At least 3 years of custom software solution development and delivery using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, H5P, and HTML5
- Understanding of the Document Object Model, browser rendering paths, Event Loop, and browser storage
- At least 2 years of custom eLearning development using Articulate Storyline 360 with advanced JavaScript triggers
- At least 2 years of Moodle development, including blocks, modules, and application integration using Moodle APIs and interfaces
- Experience programming and packaging content to SCORM and other eLearning standards
- Proficiency with custom and off-the-shelf eLearning development software, such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of version control software and systems
- Knowledge of UX/UI design and accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA
- Proficiency in semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as they relate to assistive technology
- Knowledge of instructional design principles
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical audiences
- Experience working collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds
- Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to meet deadlines
- Not-for-profit or settlement sector experience
- Experience developing eLearning units for Avenue.ca
What We Do
Achēv is a Canadian charitable human capital development organization that helps individuals and communities reach prosperity. It delivers employment, newcomer settlement, language, women’s, youth, and technology solutions across the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, and abroad. Through personalized programs, virtual services, and partnerships, Achēv supports career development, integration, skills growth, and access to opportunities while helping businesses and diverse communities thrive.
