Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Educational Programming, Level A Job Title Learning Designer Department Educational Development Support | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Compensation Range $4,970.92 - $7,141.92 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date June 23, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Jun 30, 2026 This position is for a 10-month term. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The primary duty of this position is to provide learning design and coordination support for funded projects within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The role involves exercising a high degree of collaboration with various stakeholders to gather input, initiate planning, and execute learning-design-focused project tasks and deliverables, as well as the ability to work independently within a given set of work parameters. This position works with staff in the Office of Educational Technology and Learning Designs (OETLD), faculty and staff in the Academic Portfolio, and other stakeholders supporting projects focused on education innovation (e.g., development of online learning activities). The candidate should have strong project management skills, foundational pedagogical knowledge aligned with adult learning principles and technical skills to work with relevant educational technologies, media production and software tools. Organizational Status Reports to the Manager, Educational Development, OETLD and works closely with the other members of the OETLD, the Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (CPPD) unit, faculty, staff within the Academic Portfolio, and other Faculty/university units and external collaborators. Work Performed Oversees and supports the development of deliverables for educational projects with CPPD and the Manager, Educational Development, OETLD Creates online course materials for educational and learning design projects Develops materials and multimedia content Leverages UBC and Faculty supported tools for course design, including Canvas, Kaltura, Qualtrics, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Blogs, Wikis, Vyond, Articulate, Camtasia and other tools as appropriate. Leads environmental scans, conducts need assessments and assists in the evaluation of teaching and learning deliverables (e.g., learning technologies, hybrid learning) Provides advice to the educators and staff in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and others in external units on learning design issues that emerge throughout the project. Refers faculty members, as appropriate, to faculty-based teaching and learning support units, to the LT Hub, to CTLT, and/or to the IT Service Centre when needed. Conducts partnership-building activities with faculty members interested in incorporating technology-enabled learning in their classes through outreach, consultation, and training. Facilitates meetings with internal and external stakeholders to determine needs and solicit feedback to inform the development and implementation of the educational deliverables of projects (e.g., hybrid modules, online courses, assessment activities). Gathers feedback and incorporates it into educational deliverables for project team members, including student staff Oversees communications related to project milestones related to the educational deliverables Performs other duties as assigned Consequence of Error/Judgement The consequence of staff error could negatively impact the reputation of the Faculty for quality and reliability. Errors in judgment may result in the inefficient use of resources and loss of subsequent funding opportunities and may damage the image and reputation of the University, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the OETLD, CPPD and any of the funded projects on which the individual is working. Supervision Received Works independently and collaboratively under the direction of the Manager, Educational Development, OETLD. Receives general instructions during orientation or changes in procedures. Work product will be subject to review in terms of quality and effectiveness in meeting educational/project goals. Supervision Given Manages the work of students as required. Minimum Qualifications University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and principles of diversity, equity and inclusion Knowledge of cultural safety and humility, practiced in integrating trauma and violence informed approaches to education and designing materials that support the needs of diverse populations Experience in project coordination High-level computer skills and literacy, including knowledge of MS Office products, especially MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Experience designing in e-learning environments, utilizing related technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Articulate Storyline) Experience with multimedia production hardware and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) preferred Basic understanding of HTML High level of accuracy and attention to detail An ability to work efficiently and independently An ability to display initiative and creativity with high productivity Responsible and reliable Excellent communication, collaboration and customer service skills Organized record keeping Experience supporting faculty in a higher education setting preferred Demonstrated ability to follow through on directions and meet deadlines Demonstrated interest in teaching and learning Tasks require a high degree of organization, attention to detail, and collaboration with various stakeholders to gather input, initiate planning, and execute project tasks and deliverables. Must be able to work as part of a team to ensure consistency with co-workers. Independence, assertiveness and self-awareness are essential for this role. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
