Department: Project Delivery, Integration

Reports to: Integration Manager                                                Date Reviewed: November 2018

Status: Temporary (1-year contract)

Job Summary:

The Interactive Developer is responsible for the production of online training. With the use of various e-learning authoring tools, the Interactive Developer makes the e-learning vision and strategy come to life through the creation and integration of digital material such as images, graphics, interactive components, games and animations. The Interactive Developer is also responsible for implementing web pages, sites and performing updates to existing web sites.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative candidate, who is passionate about the e-learning industry, to join our team for one (1) year with possibility to extend the duration of employment.

Main Responsibilities / Duties:

• Creates, adapts and edits digital elements (images, illustrations, logos, videos, interactive elements and animations);
• Integrates content (images, text, sound, interactivity, videos) using various technologies and authoring tools;
• Produces templates for digital elements and content presentation;
• Researches and keeps abreast of new tools and trends in e-learning, web and graphic design and takes initiative to incorporate them;
• Participates in the development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines and templates;
• Delivers material within the estimated time, follows production schedules and
  documents progress;
• Reviews output for quality control purposes;
• Provides assistance and input in all other aspects pertaining to proper functioning
  of the department;
• Programs and integrates course interfaces into web pages using design patterns and
  best practices;
• Resolves questions and issues regarding content integration.

 Qualifications / Skills Required:

• Creativity, innovation, problem-solving and research abilities;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
• Sharp sense of design, color and form;
• Team player and ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Proficient in e-learning development authoring tools and technologies;
• Good knowledge of web development techniques and delivery strategies (ex: responsive design);
• Good knowledge of UX/UI principles and delivery for multiple devices and platforms;
• Knowledge of e-learning standards (AICC, SCORM, xAPI) and systems (LMS);

• Software Skills:
  • Expert in
    • Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator;
    • Rapid e-learning software such as iSpring, Storyline 2/3, Captivate;
    • Animation tools (i.e: Animate , After Effects, Premiere);
    • MS PowerPoint.

• • Proficient in HTML integration (HTML/CSS), Javascript and the integration of
    acrobat technology;

• Good knowledge of MS Office and programming basics.

Education:

• College degree (DEC) in design, digital art, or other pertinent field;
• Web design/development degree or programming is an asset;
• UX/UI certification is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a multimedia developer, digital graphic designer or
  web designer.

Language:

• Bilingual (Intermediate level of English and French).

Our Benefits

• Flexible hours, 35 hours a week
• Complete insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-matched pension plan
• Personal and sick day banks
• Dynamic and fun team
• Office located downtown, across the street from Concordia Metro station, with on-site staff lounges
• And much more…

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter at hr@knowledgeone.ca 

Department: Project delivery, Content & Story Boarding

Reports to: Content Manager                            Date Reviewed: November 2018

Status: Temporary (1-year contract)

Job summary:

The role of the Content Strategist is to develop and update educational and training programs based on the defined educational strategy and design document provided by the Analysis team. Working from a set of existing educational tactics, tools, and technical solutions, the incumbent supports the creation of an engaging e-learning experience helping achieve the expected learning outcomes.

We are looking for a dynamic and cooperative candidate, who is passionate about the e-learning industry, to join our team for one (1) year with possibility to extend the duration of employment.

Main Responsibilities / Duties:

• Participate in the project kick-off meetings to understand the project needs in relation to course content;
• Gather educational content from subject matter experts (SME’s) and adapt to meet the selected delivery method and audience all while ensuring a consistent voice and tone throughout;
• Create and produce course content and training content which could include research as well as the development of course material, instructions, introductory text, and feedback scripts;
• Find creative ways to adapt content in order to engage the targeted learner;
• Ensure learning content is properly structured, sequenced, maintains exceptional quality, and adheres to the standards of the established style guide;
• Produce storyboards using standardized templates and formatting, that detail: scripts, images, narrations, evaluations, interactive components and activities, animations, and navigation sequencing;
• Collaborate with designers for page layout, interactions, and visual design;
• Partner with the Project Manager for content related operations;
• Be the primary contact person for the SME for content related information and development;
• Conduct content quality assurance during all stages of content creation so as to ensure that the storyboard components and quality standards have been followed;
• Manage course content updates and changes as required and as per the established process;
• Ensure that all copyrights have been cleared prior to using or publishing any content;
• Deliver material within the estimated time, follow production schedule, and document progress throughout the project lifecycle;
• Provide assistance and input in all other aspects pertaining to proper functioning of the department;

Qualifications / Skills Required:

• Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with clients at all levels
• Strong attention to detail in order to ensure the quality of the product
• Proven team player and ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong eye for design
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines and set priorities
• Demonstrates proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of e-learning, user experience and various LMS Rapid development tools
• Technical writing and copy editing skills.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Education or other pertinent field
• Instructional Design/ Educational Technology is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience required
• Experience creating, editing and manipulating content

Language:

• Bilingual – French and English (Advanced level)

Our Benefits

• Flexible hours, 35 hours a week
• Complete insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-matched pension plan
• Personal and sick day banks
• Dynamic and fun team
• Office located downtown, across the street from Concordia Metro station, with on-site staff lounges
• And much more…

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter at hr@knowledgeone.ca 

Department: Business Development, Analysis & Recommendations

Reports to: Vice-President of Academic Development        Date Reviewed: November 2018

Status: Temporary (1-year contract)

Job Summary:

The role of the Learning Advisor is to define and propose e-learning strategies after completion of a thorough needs analysis with university educators and business clients in order to ensure a memorable learning experience to all of our clients.

We are looking for a dynamic and cooperative candidate, who is passionate about the e-learning industry, to join our team for one (1) year with possibility to extend the duration of employment.

Main Responsibilities / Duties:

• Follow the steps in the analysis process and complete corresponding deliverables;
• Use a systematic and systemic approach to analyze needs and mitigate against risks related to projects;
• Meet and interview educators for the purposes of analyzing stakeholder needs;
• Introduce eConcordia and guide educators through the analysis process;
• Coordinate multiple projects and related tasks in the analysis phase;
• Communicate with all stakeholders to coordinate steps in the analysis phase (schedule meetings, follow-ups, documentation, etc.);
• Discover, define and describe the current situation through a complete diagnosis;
• Gather and review initial content from educators for courses to assess project scope;
• Gather all relevant information that will affect the production and implementation phases for each course;
• Conduct needs analyses for various educational projects;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to brainstorm potential strategies and tools for new projects;
• Identify and recommend appropriate learning and assessment strategies and technological tools that are aligned with the identified needs;
• Provide recommendations for stakeholders on how to best approach the design and development of online courses;
• Define the initial scope of work and timeline for new projects;
• Write collaboration agreements for new projects at the end of the analysis phase;
• Hand-off new projects to the production team and assigned project manager;
• Kick-off projects with the production team and the educator(s) for new projects entering the production phase;
• Generate best practices for future recommendations based on feedback from student evaluations and from project post-mortems;
• Participate in the evaluation of materials provided by publishers (ebooks and additional materials).

Qualifications / Skills Required:

• Knowledge of learning and design theories and their uses in instructional contexts;
• Excellent comprehension of best practices in educational technology;
• Be creative and innovative in the use of instructional strategies in order to optimize their effectiveness for learning purposes;
• Exhibit creativity in coming up with solutions that work within required timelines, budgets and resources;
• Strong attention to detail in order to ensure the validity of the recommendations;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines and set priorities;
• Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision;
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact professionally with clients at all levels;
• Exhibits professionalism and maturity;
• Proven team player and ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team;
• Problem-solving skills and research abilities;
• Knowledge of e-learning development software: Captivate, Articulate, iSpring, etc. (an asset);
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel (intermediate).

Education:

• Graduate level degree (Master’s) in Educational Technology, Education, Communications, or another pertinent field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7-8 years of related experience in e-Learning, particular in work place training;
• Experience conducting needs analyses for training and educational projects.

Language:

• Bilingual – French and English (Advanced level).

Our Benefits

• Flexible hours, 35 hours a week
• Complete insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-matched pension plan
• Personal and sick day banks
• Dynamic and fun team
• Office located downtown, across the street from Concordia Metro station, with on-site staff lounges
• And much more…

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter at hr@knowledgeone.ca

Department: Project Delivery

Reports to: VP of Project Delivery                                             Date Reviewed: November 2018

Status: Temporary (1-year contract)

Job Summary:

The Project Manager oversees the development and delivery of assigned projects to ensure that the scope and direction of each project are on schedule. The Project Manager monitors the project schedule and ensures that all risks are mitigated and resolved. Within the production phase, he/she acts as the primary liaison between the client, the sales team and the business units involved in product development and ensures that appropriate information is communicated among all key stakeholders for the success of the project development and delivery. The Project Manager is accountable for the project’s success.

We are looking for a dynamic, organized and autonomous candidate, who is passionate about the e-learning industry, to join our team for one (1) year with possibility to extend the duration of employment.

Main Responsibilities / Duties:

• Collaborates with the sales team to understand client specifications, delivery schedules and service level agreements to ensure successful product delivery;
• Leads the project kick-off meetings (internal and with clients) and all internal project contributors;
• Acts as the owner of the process of assigned projects across all phases (initiation, planning, executing and closing) using project management methodologies and internal processes;
• Manages the project schedule to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery and monitors the project’s development to ensure compliance with the established timeline, budget and degree of expected quality;
• Establishes and maintains a personalized relationship with customers, punctuated with an excellent level of communication;
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to determine, monitor and review project economics including costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements and resources;
• Coordinates a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the success of the project development and delivery, while being accountable for the project’s success;
• Ensures that the deliverables’ quality honors the customer’s requests and is proactive in detecting problems and finding solutions;
• Ensures compliance of deliverables and gathers appropriate approvals and sign-offs from key stakeholders involved in project development and delivery;
• Assesses and monitors risks throughout the life-cycle of project development and negotiates with key stakeholders in times of conflict to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome;
• Communicates status of open projects to the sales team and key stakeholders including issues, change requests, deliverables, etc.;
• Conducts post-mortems with key stakeholders after project delivery to review areas of improvement and integrates action plan for a better product and project delivery;
• Contributes to the development and process improvement within the project delivery team;
• May be involved in all other project management related duties as needed

Qualifications / Skills required:

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with customers at all levels
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and practices
• Proven team player and ability to work well with others and lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving abilities, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong attention to detail in order to ensure the quality of the product
• Expert knowledge of MS Project or other PM software (i.e. Workfront)
• Demonstrates proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, Marketing, Communications or other pertinent field
• PMP certification is an asset

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a project management role
• Experience in the eLearning industry
• Experience in an IT or Web development industry
• Strong understanding of back-end development and front-end features of e-learning projects

Language:

• Advanced level in both English and French languages, written and spoken.

Our Benefits

• Flexible hours, 35 hours a week
• Complete insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-matched pension plan
• Personal and sick day banks
• Dynamic and fun team
• Office located downtown, across the street from Concordia Metro station, with on-site staff lounges
• And much more…

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter at hr@knowledgeone.ca 

Haven’t found a position that matches what you’re looking for? Send us your resume at hr@knowledgeone.ca and you will be considered once the next opportunity arises.

Absolutely, if more than one job fits with your expectations and your interests, you can apply to all at once. However, we recommend you apply for the jobs that truly match your profile.

After the internal and external postings, we check all CVs. The external selected candidates are contacted by phone for a 15-minutes phone interview. This first contact with the candidate is mainly conducted through open-ended questions related to your professional background,  as well as general questions about yourself (location, salary expectations, availability for an interview, etc.). After passing the phone interview, the selected candidates get contacted for an in-person interview and, if required, a technical test. Upon passing the final interview, professional references may be requested and the job offer is finally presented to the selected candidate.

The recruitment process can be extended depending on the quantity of applications we receive. However, only selected candidates will be notified. Please be aware that if we do not see a suitable match between your qualifications and our open positions, we will keep your information on file in the event of future positions becoming available.

Yes, if you want to do a spontaneous candidacy, please send us your resume at HR@knowledgeone.ca or apply through our website.

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• This is the first presentation of yourself that we will see, so please try to have it as updated as possible,
• Keep it short! Highlight your achievements and align your skills and experience with the job description,
• Tell us about your previous work experience: years, function, background.

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• Do your search about our mission, vision & values. Do they match with yours?
• All question during the recruitment process are welcomed so think about things you would like to ask us!

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