Training Materials Developer

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate, specified periods) and with various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Either: a post-secondary degree or diploma; OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in the use of TWO OR MORE of the following multimedia software suites:

• E-learning development software such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline;
• Desktop publishing software, specifically Adobe InDesign;
• Video editing software, specifically Adobe Premiere Pro;
• Visual effects and motion graphics software such as Adobe After Effects;
• Raster or vector graphics editors, specifically Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator;

Experience interpreting client requirements

Experience in providing advice relating to the design and implementation of multimedia materials

Experience in the design and implementation of learning or performance materials for adults

NOTE:
* Recent is defined as within the last three (3) years.
** Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to this task which are acquired over a period of at least one (1) year.

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

Various language requirements
Various Profile Such as English or French , bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the mandate of Elections Canada

Knowledge of adult learning principles

Ability to prepare multimedia materials using software previously identified by the candidate as having recent and significant experience

Ability to apply principles of user-centred design

Ability to provide reasoned advice to clients or supervisors

Ability to problem-solve

Ability to work in a team

Ability to effectively communicate in writing

Ability to effectively communicate orally

Initiative

Adaptability

Client service orientation

Dependability

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

Post-secondary degree or diploma in graphic design, multimedia design, or related specialization

Degree equivalency

Experience in delivering training to adults in a classroom setting

Experience in the configuration and management of a Learning Management System as a system manager or administrator

Recent experience working for an election management body (within the last three 3 years)

Ability to prepare multimedia materials using e-learning development software (Adobe Captivate preferred)

Ability to prepare multimedia materials using desktop publishing software (Adobe InDesign preferred)

Ability to prepare multimedia materials using video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)

Ability to prepare multimedia materials using visual effects and motion graphics software (Adobe After Effects preferred)

Ability to prepare multimedia materials using raster or vector graphics editors (Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator preferred)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment
Availability and willingness to work overtime on request or short notice
Availability and willingness to travel occasionally

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

A written examination may be administered
Candidates may be asked to show a portfolio of relevant prior work
An interview may be administered
Reference checks may be sought
Candidates must provide proof of their education credentials, if applicable
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed

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.