Courseware Developer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

At Employment and Social Development Canada, we encourage and value the inclusion of all people including members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We therefore encourage you to apply for this opportunity should you believe you are qualified.

Duties

Do you have a passion for learning, a desire to change things, and an appreciation for all things digital?
Do you want to make a difference by working on projects that touch key Government priorities and at
the same time have a lasting positive effect on your co-workers across Canada? If yes, read on to find
out if our team would be a fit for you.

The art of storytelling goes back to before the invention of the written word. Stories would be shared and passed down generation to generation to share wisdom and preserve knowledge. On our team, we do the same thing. We bring stories to employees all over the department though our courses, videos, and talks to share knowledge and ideas on important topics such as Mental Health, Indigenous Awareness, Project Management, Transformation, Unconscious Bias and so much more.

If you are a creative self-starter with a passion for innovation and learning, apply to our team.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and could also be used to staff
similar positions with various tenures and/or various linguistic profiles within ESDC.

Immediate staffing will be limited to the designated workplace established by ESDC's Human Resources Services Branch, such as: Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Fredericton, Dartmouth, Toronto, Gatineau, Montréal Island, Québec.

Our team has been working remotely since March 2020. While we don’t know what our “office of the future” will look like, we do know that remote work works. That means that we may consider candidates outside of the indicated work locations. If this position interests you but you are currently located outside the footprint locations indicated, please signal your interest for possible consideration.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*.

*Notes:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
-A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
-An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Recent experience (in the last 3 years) in collaborating with subject-matter experts to design instructional material for adult learners in workplace environments.
• Experience in supporting the creation or maintenance of training material for adult learners in the workplace (e.g., classroom, on-line learning, distance learning, virtual classrooms, etc.)

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential
• French Essential
• English or French essential
• Bilingual Imperative – BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and concepts.

Abilities:
• Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally

Competencies:
• Client Service Excellence
• Innovative
• Judgement
• Teamwork
• Detailed Oriented

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

Education:
• A degree from a recognized university with a specialization in adult education, educational studies, communications, social sciences, computer-related studies, or any other field relevant to the position.
• Post-secondary diploma in Digital Arts, Graphic Design, Web Design, New Media or Multimedia, or other fields related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in the design and development of learning products in a legislative environment.
• Experience in the design and development of learning products in a technical environment.
• Experience in the design and delivery of competency/soft skills based learning products.
• Experience working with a learning management system.
• Experience with information records management systems and/or applications.
• Experience in developing online materials or websites or applications (with UX, UI and/or Accessibility considerations)..
• Experience using course authoring software.

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Organizational Needs:
At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.
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Operational requirements
• Willingness to work overtime and travel on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain a reliability status.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Candidates may have to meet the assets qualifications according the requirements of the position to be staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/ assessment purposes ( including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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