Online Learning and Design Advisor

Overview

Online Learning and Design Advisor – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Salary: CAD $38.90/Hr. – CAD $55.92/Hr.

• Be responsible for planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating education programs and training modules using educational theory and a variety of learning modalities.
• Work in a team environment of learning technology advisors and learning materials designers, and with key stakeholders (educators, managers, staff, and contractors throughout the health authority) to assess, design, develop, test, and implement quality online and blended learning courses.
• Be responsible for editing educational materials and providing consultation on educational content for an online/e-learning environment.
• Support strategic planning initiatives through needs analysis, performance analysis, competency assessment, problem solving, change management, education and training, group facilitation, and project management.
• Collaborate with other team members to promote and advance the development of online learning at VCH, and to refine, utilize, and enhance learning management programming and systems to better achieve department goals and objectives.

• Master’s Degree in a related field (education, distance education, instructional design, Health Administration).
• Five (5) years of recent, related experience in instructional design and people development or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Affiliation with an appropriate skilled association is desirable.

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and skill in educational theory, research, technology, and related best practices. Has an understanding of health care disciplines and networking abilities to support and enhance educational practices.
• Uses superior group facilitation, team building, negotiating, and conflict resolution skills, and an interactive teaching style to engage learners with a variety of different learning styles, and facilitate critical thinking and problem resolution.
• Fosters creativity and innovation in strategic planning involving learning and development and in the development of teaching and learning strategies.
• Multimedia development skills — Articulate Storyline, Captivate, and rapid development software. Video and photography experience is desirable. Proficient with Articulate Storyline.
• Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS), preferably Moodle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Proven ability to develop engaging and effective training programs. Instructional design experience. End-to-end course development experience.
• Displays comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. Applies superior written communication abilities and proficient computer skills in the design and composition of high-quality, interactive learning materials. Superior process design applied in the design and development of learning and development initiatives.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.

For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities to grow your career.
• Wellness supports, including counselling and critical incident services for employees and their immediate families.
• Awards and recognition programs for staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

For more information about applying and internal postings, please refer to the official Vancouver Coastal Health career resources.