Seneca Polytechnic Looking for Project Manager, eLearning Specialist at North York, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Guided by The Next – A Strategic Plan for Seneca Polytechnic , we offer a working environment that is innovative, flexible and encourages risk-taking. Joining Seneca Polytechnic brings opportunities for professional development and career growth. We focus on health and wellbeing in all its forms to provide a great employee experience.

Position Summary

The Project Manager, eLearning Specialist, is responsible for managing the flow of activities related to a Curriculum Integration Project in The Teaching & Learning Centre. The Project Manager manages all technical development and works with numerous subject matter experts/content developers (faculty), Program Coordinators, Chairs, Managers, Instructional Designers, eLearning Designers, and Multimedia Specialists as well as external clients to ensure the needs of a development project are met, and tasks are completed within identified timelines and budgets.

This is a one year contract role.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manages technical development for a curriculum integration project. Consults and advises with respect to technical development/solutions, layout and design for CI projects.
• Defines and communicates clear project timelines and production processes for project work/team (SMEs, administrative and technical staff). Manages all production work and reviews project documents (content, course maps, and learning plans), creates storyboards and proposes technical solution

Technology Integration Into a Learning Process

• Regularly consults with and advises Manager, Instructional Designers, Multimedia Specialists, SMEs, academic areas, and other project staff regarding the integration of pedagogical and content design theories for creating a robust online course in conjunction with a course curriculum map, learning plans, and storyboards.
• Ensures all aspects of course development meets Seneca Standards of Practice, The Seneca Quality Framework for Designing and Delivering Online & Hybrid Courses, Learn@Seneca Minimum Requirements policy, and comply with copyright law, UDL as well as AODA requirements.

Other

• Participates in budget submission and mid-year review (including all related support materials), and monitors program(s) cost centre on a monthly basis.
• Advises Manager with respect to project resource allocation, technology requirements, and current industry trends, new development proposals for internal and external clients.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of a completed three (3) year diploma/degree in a related field (business, learning and technology, distance learning).

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in instructional design and project management.
• Experience in applying teaching and/or developing curriculum in an online and / or hybrid environment is an asset.
• Ability to effectively apply project management tools and practices to ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Advanced technical skills in modern web design and front-end development using Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript in multiple mediums such as course design and development, and website development is an asset.
• Articulate Storyline 3, UX design, Modern Web Design, Adobe Suite, Project Management, AODA, and Copyright is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing multiple and time-sensitive projects. Ability to effectively establish priorities, distribute responsibilities, and meet milestones and deliverables using proven and effective project management tools and practices.

Skills

• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships with colleagues and project teams.
• Professional presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to create and deliver presentations to different audiences.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution and judgment skills
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution and judgment skills.

Note A skills assessment test will be administered during the recruitment process.

Job Details

External Posting Date September 19, 2023

External Closing Date September 26,2023

Pay Range Payband 9 $76,520 – $95,646 (Start Rate $76,520 – $86,081)

Hours

Work Type Hybrid

Shift Monday to Friday 8 00AM – 4 00PM

Ideal Start Date 10/23/23

End Date

Job Type Full-time, Contract

Note Seneca requires copies of educational credentials at the time of an interview. Confirmation of educational credentials in the form of an official Canadian transcript or an official evaluation of international credentials which determines Canadian equivalency will be required upon hire.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Seneca Polytechnic is Canada’s leading polytechnic with over 4000 employees, 45,000 full-time students and 45,000 part-time registrants. With over 55 years since opening its doors for the first time, Seneca Polytechnic is dedicated to getting our students career- and world-ready. We offer an education that has no boundaries. And we create great flexible experiences for those who study and work here. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator. As Canada’s leading polytechnic, our core mission is our North Star we provide a great education that builds great careers for our graduates. We make a difference so they can make a difference.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. We are excited about what the future holds. Come help us build The Next for Seneca Polytechnic. Embrace innovation. Challenge the status quo. Lead. That’s Seneca Polytechnic.

Our Commitment

We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

Accessibility

Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected].