Educational and Media Technologist
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Educational Programming, Level A
Job Title
Educational and Media Technologist
Department
Learning Design Support | Learning Design & Digital Innovation | Faculty of Education
Compensation Range
$5,120.08 - $7,356.17 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
July 6, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
Housed in the Faculty of Education, the Learning Design and Digital Innovation (LDDI) unit offers educational services to advance scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching, learning, curriculum and learning technology practices. Those include four main areas: learning design (consultations and support with a design of all online, blended and in-classroom instruction), learning technologies (support of UBC Learning Management System (Canvas) and other technologies and tools that are used for teaching and learning), professional development (various types of individual and group sessions to build capacity) and innovation (Special funded projects, Summer Institutes short programs, non-credit offerings, etc.).
As a member of the LDDI team, the Educational and Media Technologist incumbent provides support and assistance in relation to flexible, online and asynchronous learning, ensuring that technologies appropriately, effectively, consistently and sustainably support the educational objectives in various programs. The incumbent assists with the development of educational resources, multimedia assets, and the exploration and demonstration of the emerging digital technologies including Generative AI.
Organizational Status
Educational and Media Technologist reports to the Manager, Learning Design, LDDI, and works closely with other LDDI members as a team that designs, develops, revises and supports the Faculty of Education hybrid and online programs and courses. The position interacts with other educational stakeholders including faculty, program leaders, researchers, support staff and students and may be connected with other related communities at UBC.
Work Performed
Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of the technical architecture of eLearning applications; Researches current technical information relating to learning technology; Responds to and assists with learning technology questions and requests sent to LDDI; Monitors the delivery of online courses and programs, identifies technical problems with the LMS and other educational technologies (i.e. blogs, wikis, iPeer, Turnitin, Qualtrics, Piazza, Kaltura, Zoom and other tools as appropriate), resolves and/or escalates them as needed; Participates in the analysis of needs of appropriate tools and technologies; Participates in brainstorming sessions, contributes creative ideas, and offers solutions to push the boundaries of digital innovation in teaching. Explores and assesses the use of generative AI and other emerging technologies in educational and administrative contexts, preparing reports and recommendations for potential applications. Provides recommendation to faculty members, instructors and instructional support personnel on the selection of technologies and digital tools to meet pedagogical goals; Produces written documentation and instructions on use of various tools and equipment; Develops learning materials to train faculty on various learning technologies, and conducts workshops; Assists with recording, production and creation of high-quality multimedia assets, including video, audio, captioning, and graphic design, to support innovative teaching practices and digital learning resources. Increases the effectiveness of the use of multimedia in programs and courses; Supports the optimization of website functionality and design in WordPress, ensuring a user-friendly and engaging online presence. Performs other related duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment may result in the inefficient use of resources, and may damage the image and reputation of the University, and the Learning Design and Digital Innovation unit. As a service unit in the Faculty of Education, the consequence of staff error could negatively impact the reputation of the Faculty for quality and reliability and affect the enrollment of students. Difficulties in exercise of judgment, due-diligence and communication will be detrimental to the LDDI unit.
Supervision Received
Works independently and collaboratively with other members of LDDI team, under the direction of the Manager, Learning Design. Receives general instructions during orientation and on new projects or changes in procedures. The work is done independently, although the general product will be subject to review in terms of quality and effectiveness in meeting educational goals.
Supervision Given
May supervise and provide technical training to student staff.
Minimum Qualifications
University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of the learning management systems and learning technologies listed above. Experience with using and producing media; Experience with LLMs and GenAI tools is an asset Familiarity with HTML and CSS; Familiarity with a wide variety of applications and software including Photoshop, Camtasia, and MS Office 365; Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills for working with and leading workshops for faculty; Excellent attention to detail; Ability to adjust to change and work well under pressure independently and within a team; A balance of creative, technical, analytical, and social interpersonal skills; An understanding of academic culture and the nature of adult learning; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Educational and Media Technologist
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Educational Programming, Level A
Job Title
Educational and Media Technologist
Department
Learning Design Support | Learning Design & Digital Innovation | Faculty of Education
Compensation Range
$5,120.08 - $7,356.17 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
July 6, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
Housed in the Faculty of Education, the Learning Design and Digital Innovation (LDDI) unit offers educational services to advance scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching, learning, curriculum and learning technology practices. Those include four main areas: learning design (consultations and support with a design of all online, blended and in-classroom instruction), learning technologies (support of UBC Learning Management System (Canvas) and other technologies and tools that are used for teaching and learning), professional development (various types of individual and group sessions to build capacity) and innovation (Special funded projects, Summer Institutes short programs, non-credit offerings, etc.).
As a member of the LDDI team, the Educational and Media Technologist incumbent provides support and assistance in relation to flexible, online and asynchronous learning, ensuring that technologies appropriately, effectively, consistently and sustainably support the educational objectives in various programs. The incumbent assists with the development of educational resources, multimedia assets, and the exploration and demonstration of the emerging digital technologies including Generative AI.
Organizational Status
Educational and Media Technologist reports to the Manager, Learning Design, LDDI, and works closely with other LDDI members as a team that designs, develops, revises and supports the Faculty of Education hybrid and online programs and courses. The position interacts with other educational stakeholders including faculty, program leaders, researchers, support staff and students and may be connected with other related communities at UBC.
Work Performed
Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of the technical architecture of eLearning applications; Researches current technical information relating to learning technology; Responds to and assists with learning technology questions and requests sent to LDDI; Monitors the delivery of online courses and programs, identifies technical problems with the LMS and other educational technologies (i.e. blogs, wikis, iPeer, Turnitin, Qualtrics, Piazza, Kaltura, Zoom and other tools as appropriate), resolves and/or escalates them as needed; Participates in the analysis of needs of appropriate tools and technologies; Participates in brainstorming sessions, contributes creative ideas, and offers solutions to push the boundaries of digital innovation in teaching. Explores and assesses the use of generative AI and other emerging technologies in educational and administrative contexts, preparing reports and recommendations for potential applications. Provides recommendation to faculty members, instructors and instructional support personnel on the selection of technologies and digital tools to meet pedagogical goals; Produces written documentation and instructions on use of various tools and equipment; Develops learning materials to train faculty on various learning technologies, and conducts workshops; Assists with recording, production and creation of high-quality multimedia assets, including video, audio, captioning, and graphic design, to support innovative teaching practices and digital learning resources. Increases the effectiveness of the use of multimedia in programs and courses; Supports the optimization of website functionality and design in WordPress, ensuring a user-friendly and engaging online presence. Performs other related duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment may result in the inefficient use of resources, and may damage the image and reputation of the University, and the Learning Design and Digital Innovation unit. As a service unit in the Faculty of Education, the consequence of staff error could negatively impact the reputation of the Faculty for quality and reliability and affect the enrollment of students. Difficulties in exercise of judgment, due-diligence and communication will be detrimental to the LDDI unit.
Supervision Received
Works independently and collaboratively with other members of LDDI team, under the direction of the Manager, Learning Design. Receives general instructions during orientation and on new projects or changes in procedures. The work is done independently, although the general product will be subject to review in terms of quality and effectiveness in meeting educational goals.
Supervision Given
May supervise and provide technical training to student staff.
Minimum Qualifications
University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of the learning management systems and learning technologies listed above. Experience with using and producing media; Experience with LLMs and GenAI tools is an asset Familiarity with HTML and CSS; Familiarity with a wide variety of applications and software including Photoshop, Camtasia, and MS Office 365; Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills for working with and leading workshops for faculty; Excellent attention to detail; Ability to adjust to change and work well under pressure independently and within a team; A balance of creative, technical, analytical, and social interpersonal skills; An understanding of academic culture and the nature of adult learning; Excellent oral and written communication skills.