Multimedia E-Learning Developers (GT-03/GT-04)

Important messages

***Amendment to the closing date***

CALLING ALL RIGHT-BRAINS!
→ Do you have a passion for graphic design and a craving for innovation?
→ Do you have a need to satisfy your right-brain but want to stimulate your left?

WE GET IT and we want to meet you!

As a Multimedia Developer in the Public Service, you will work with like-minded, creative, fun people in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

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*** NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants MUST complete the screening questions that will be generated by the system automatically once the candidate applies. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the Essential Qualifications (education AND experiences) as well as the Asset Qualifications (if applicable). Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience and relevant dates. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the resume may only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THIS SITE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
As a talented developer with an eye for graphic design, you would be joining a diverse and dynamic team that works together to ideate, plan, and execute new ideas and projects. This exciting position inspires creativity and innovation. If this is where you see yourself, then we want to talk to you! Being a multimedia developer with the government means you get to make an impact and get things done. You will have the creative freedom to make a real difference and you will get to work in collaboration with a team of other developers, instructional designers, subject matter experts and IT specialists. You will get to work on many different types of projects to grow and develop your skills.

You will:
• Translate clients requirements into highly visual and interactive elearning products
• Create graphics to support development
• Design user interfaces
• Create original artwork and visual storyboard mock ups
• Produce video, audio, simulations, 3D models, animations
• Perform user testing, trouble-shooting of products and learning management systems
• Creatively brainstorm with colleagues and provide solutions to meet client needs

Work environment

WHY WORK WITH US?
Your personal growth is important to us and we will give you plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and develop as an employee. We will encourage you to experiment, take risks, learn from your experiences and share with your colleagues. We are employers who promote a healthy balance between work and personal life. In addition to a competitive salary package, generous paid leave, you will also start contributing to one of the best pension plans in Canada and benefit from excellent insurance coverage.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY: A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles as well as various security clearances within the following organizations:
- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
- Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
- Canada School of the Public Service (CSPS)

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

We encourage you to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences you acquired through a career with the Canadian Armed Forces.

STREAM 1 : GT-03
STREAM 2 : GT-04

EDUCATION COMMON TO BOTH STREAMS:

Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary educational program in Multimedia Development, Graphic Design, or Web Development or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE FOR STREAM 1 ONLY:

(1) *Recent experience using various specialized tools and scripting languages in the development of web products, including HTML and CSS.

(2) *Recent experience in at least 6 of the following areas:
• Graphic design and image editing
• Javascript
• Working within WCAG(2.0) accessibility guidelines
• 3D modeling
• Synthetic and physical simulations, and virtual world platforms
• Developing products for synthetic and physical simulations, and virtual world platforms
• E-Learning interface design
• E-Learning software such as Storyline, Captivate
• Publishing to an LMS or LCMS
• Digital video production/editing using diverse applications
• Digital audio production/editing using diverse applications
• Animation development
• Creating Mockups and visual storyboarding
• Testing and troubleshooting of learning related software and systems
• Development of SCORM online products

*Recent is defined as being within the last 3 years.

***Electronic portfolio***
At the time of the interview, you will be asked to provide:
1. At least 1 Web project demonstrating the use of scripting languages such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS
AND
2. A minimum of 6 (max 8) examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet 6 of the experience requirements listed above in bullet #2.
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EXPERIENCE FOR STREAM 2 ONLY:

(1) *Recent and **significant experience using various specialized tools and scripting languages in the development of web products, including HTML and CSS.

(2) *Recent and **significant experience in the design and development of creative e-learning and/or interactive multimedia products in at least 8 of the following areas:
• UX Design
• Graphic design and image editing
• JavaScript
• Working within WCAG(2.0) accessibility guidelines
• 3D modeling
• Synthetic and physical simulations, and virtual world platforms
• Developing products for synthetic and physical simulations, and virtual world platforms
• E-Learning interface design
• E-Learning software such as Storyline, Captivate
• Publishing to an LMS or LCMS
• Digital video production/editing using diverse applications
• Digital audio production/editing using diverse applications
• Application of adult learning principles in training products
• Animation development
• Creating Mockups and visual storyboarding
• Testing and troubleshooting of learning related software and systems
• Development of SCORM online products

(3) *Recent experience in managing or overseeing the development of e-learning/multimedia projects from start to finish.

*Recent is defined as being within the last 3 years.
**Significant is defined as a minimum of 4 projects in each area.

***Electronic portfolio***
At the time of the interview, you will be asked to provide:
1. At least 2 Web projects demonstrating the use of scripting languages such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS
AND
2. A minimum of 8 (max 10) examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet 6 of the experience requirements listed above in bullet #2.

ABILITIES COMMON TO BOTH STREAMS:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to analyze client needs and make appropriate recommendations for multimedia projects.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY COMMON TO BOTH STREAMS:

Teamwork
Initiative
Client service orientation
Judgment / Values and Ethics
Attention to detail
Reliability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSETS EXPERIENCE COMMON TO BOTH STREAMS:

Experience in the administration of a Content Management System or Learning Management System such as Blackboard, WebCT, Desire2Learn, Moodle, Saba, SAP, other.

Experience in liaising and communicating with internal and external clients and/or external vendors.

Experience leading project teams.

Experience formally supervising the work of others (e.g. assigning work, evaluating performance, recommending learning and development, and approving work).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Placement of Canada Border Services Agency employees affected by Workforce Adjustment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Various security clearance requirements

Other information

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ASSESSMENT
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A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Departmental contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or another reason that is considered reasonable by the assessment committee.

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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Official language proficiency: due to its unique character, this essential qualification could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be introduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

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COMMUNICATION
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It is the candidate’s responsibility to inform the Departmental contact involved in this selection process of any change of contact information during the selection process and during the validity period of the pool.

Candidates must provide a valid email address as communication for this process will be conducted by email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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OTHER INFORMATION
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Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Management may choose to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.