Position No.: JOBPOST-2026-001371

Salary: $33.88 per hour

Competition ends: Tuesday, October 20th at 4:30 pm

Part-time Temporary Appointment until April 02, 2027 (20 hours per week )

Responsibilities

Vacancy Status : Existing position

Reporting to the Manager of Laurentian Online, theOnline Course Technician will workdirectly with the Instructional Designers, Online Course Coordinators, and course instructors to develop, revise and deliver asynchronous online for-credit courses (both English and French) that are learner-centered and interactive for Laurentian Online.

• Participate in the planning, coordination, development and delivery of current and existing asynchronous Laurentian Online courses;
• Convert course content into HTML code and upload to learning management system using an appropriate page layout which incorporates a user interface that promotes and facilitates online learning and conforms to AODA standards;
• Customize web-ready graphics according to instructional needs and course specifications; image specifications and optimization according to technical limitations, with a focus on minimizing the hardware requirements for students;
• Operate a variety of software programs (such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, H5P, etc) and course management tools such as D2L,
• Respond to email inquiries in the eSupport email box to resolve technical issues in courses as they arise.
• Provide advice and guidance to course authors and course instructors regarding instructional and online course design,
  
  
  
  online learning methodologies and approaches and the integration of appropriate learning technologies;
• Provide guidance, when required, in the course development model or web development tools to course supervisors, faculty, students and CCL staff;
• Provide appropriate D2L training to faculty, staff and students as requested.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Web Development, Interactive Media Design, Computer Science, or a related field;
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a related field;
• Knowledge of Learning Management Software, educational technologies, computer programs, instructional materials and technologies;
• Knowledge of D2L Brightspace is an asset;
• Expert knowledge of HTML coding, Dreamweaver, Java Script, and Photoshop or other graphics software
• Attention to detail, proofreading, and quality assurance skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an openness to new approaches;
• Excellent written and oral skills in French and English.
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English,
  
  
  
  is required.

Applications are being accepted to fill an active vacancy within the University

We are aware that some applicants are experiencing difficulty using our careers portal. Should you complete an application through our online form and receive an error, please submit your application to [email protected]

The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian Universitys bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information ([email protected]).