Manager, Learning Technologies & Services
Top Benefits
About the role
BCIT’s Teaching & Learning Department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE**) Manager, Learning Technologies & Services**. This position manages the learning technologies operations, tools and platforms and the delivery of services and resources to support teaching and learning environments within BCIT’s Schools and programs. Provides leadership to the team, fostering partnerships with faculty, Information Technology Services (ITS) and vendors for new tools and learning technologies. Adopts new learning technology systems and tools, assessing their potential to support teaching and learning excellence. Coordinates process improvement to ensure timely and accurate delivery of support services to the end users. Acts as a key partner to ensure achievement of departmental initiatives and projects towards fulfillment of the BCIT strategic and education plans.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY****ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Participates as a member of the Dean’s leadership team by contributing to the development of department strategies and plans. Leads the implementation of learning technology and services operational plans and initiatives, sharing responsibility for achievements and success.
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Develops and implements short and long-term goals to ensure the use of effective and efficient learning technologies. Uses data analysis to help influence changes in learning technology operations, systems, processes or programs.
-
Stays current of emerging and new learning technology approaches, educational delivery platforms, best practices, and provides direction on emerging learning technologies to be considered and implemented with a focus on student engagement and academic success.
-
Participates in the assessment, evaluation, procurement and implementation of new technology tools and capabilities with a focus on suitability, security and privacy risks for integration with the existing learning technology environment, including the Institute’s Learning Management System.
-
Oversees the day-to-day operational delivery of learning technology systems, tools, services and subscriptions including negotiating with software vendors on licensing and support agreements. Supports technology renewals and vendor partner relations; reviews proposals and contracts for learning technologies and services.
-
Collaborates and fosters relationships with faculty, developers, ITS, academic leaders, and other partners to identify, establish, monitor and administer learning technology systems and educational support processes.
-
Provides advice to maximize learning technology methodologies and systems, ensuring responsible governance, maintaining and supporting curriculum development and delivery ensuring alignment with school academic priorities, and minimizing risk of disruption to academic operations.
-
Advises on system security and access; liaises with ITS and the Privacy Office to develop and implement controls; maintains diligent access standards; ensures compliance with security and access protocols to ensure the privacy and protection of student information.
-
Establishes customer standards and practices ensuring a high level of response is maintained through collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence. Troubleshoots complex technical issues and provides timely support to users. Works in partnership with ITS to streamline operations and projects as needed.
-
Develops and manages the annual and project budgets, programs and activities and ensures forecasts, resource requirements and budget controls are in accordance with Institute policies and procedures. Analyzes and plans for funding to support innovative projects including the replacement of capital equipment.
-
Represents learning technologies on external and internal task forces and committees associated with curriculum and instructor support services.
-
Manages and participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies that govern the use of learning technologies at BCIT.
-
Manages reporting staff, including selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices. Collaborates with Dean on performance-related matters.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS**:**
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
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Seven (7) years’ related experience, including supervisory or management experience in higher education.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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Expert knowledge of current learning theory, interactive instructional design methodologies and current and emerging learning technologies.
-
Solid experience in selecting, deploying, and renewing various educational technologies within a large, multi-user environment.
-
Advanced organizational and decision-making skills and experience in planning for operational and strategic growth in learning technologies and methodologies.
-
Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, methodology, curriculum design, development, production, and evaluation is an asset.
-
Advanced ability to lead and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
-
Solid project management skills, with ability to lead projects from concept and planning through to completion.
-
Advanced experience in researching, evaluating and planning the implementation of emerging educational technology strategies.
-
Solid interpersonal and persuasion experience, with the ability to build rapport and influence outcomes with vendors and implementation partners.
-
Advanced communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences.
-
Advanced ability to work collaboratively across departments, foster relationships with faculty, students, administrators, and technical teams.
-
Solid experience with multi-media tools, learning management systems, assessment platforms, data analytics, and survey technologies.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
- Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Position Details
Posting Category
Management
Salary Range
$105,653-$145,272, with a control point of $132,066 per annum
Additional Salary Information
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range 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 the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.
Department 2
Academic Administration
Campus Location
Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit
Management
Job Status
Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
11/10/2025
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
25M223
Competition Open Date
10/06/2025
Competition Close Date
10/20/2025
Open Until Filled?
No
About British Columbia Institute of Technology
For 60 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges.
As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT connects education, industry, and government in building an agile workforce. The BCIT curriculum is developed through close consultation with industry, and delivered by instructors who have hands-on experience in their fields.
BCIT offers over 300 programs – from certificates and diplomas to bachelor's and master's degrees – in areas such as Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Trades and Apprenticeship.
Manager, Learning Technologies & Services
Top Benefits
About the role
BCIT’s Teaching & Learning Department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE**) Manager, Learning Technologies & Services**. This position manages the learning technologies operations, tools and platforms and the delivery of services and resources to support teaching and learning environments within BCIT’s Schools and programs. Provides leadership to the team, fostering partnerships with faculty, Information Technology Services (ITS) and vendors for new tools and learning technologies. Adopts new learning technology systems and tools, assessing their potential to support teaching and learning excellence. Coordinates process improvement to ensure timely and accurate delivery of support services to the end users. Acts as a key partner to ensure achievement of departmental initiatives and projects towards fulfillment of the BCIT strategic and education plans.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY****ACCOUNTABILITIES
-
Participates as a member of the Dean’s leadership team by contributing to the development of department strategies and plans. Leads the implementation of learning technology and services operational plans and initiatives, sharing responsibility for achievements and success.
-
Develops and implements short and long-term goals to ensure the use of effective and efficient learning technologies. Uses data analysis to help influence changes in learning technology operations, systems, processes or programs.
-
Stays current of emerging and new learning technology approaches, educational delivery platforms, best practices, and provides direction on emerging learning technologies to be considered and implemented with a focus on student engagement and academic success.
-
Participates in the assessment, evaluation, procurement and implementation of new technology tools and capabilities with a focus on suitability, security and privacy risks for integration with the existing learning technology environment, including the Institute’s Learning Management System.
-
Oversees the day-to-day operational delivery of learning technology systems, tools, services and subscriptions including negotiating with software vendors on licensing and support agreements. Supports technology renewals and vendor partner relations; reviews proposals and contracts for learning technologies and services.
-
Collaborates and fosters relationships with faculty, developers, ITS, academic leaders, and other partners to identify, establish, monitor and administer learning technology systems and educational support processes.
-
Provides advice to maximize learning technology methodologies and systems, ensuring responsible governance, maintaining and supporting curriculum development and delivery ensuring alignment with school academic priorities, and minimizing risk of disruption to academic operations.
-
Advises on system security and access; liaises with ITS and the Privacy Office to develop and implement controls; maintains diligent access standards; ensures compliance with security and access protocols to ensure the privacy and protection of student information.
-
Establishes customer standards and practices ensuring a high level of response is maintained through collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence. Troubleshoots complex technical issues and provides timely support to users. Works in partnership with ITS to streamline operations and projects as needed.
-
Develops and manages the annual and project budgets, programs and activities and ensures forecasts, resource requirements and budget controls are in accordance with Institute policies and procedures. Analyzes and plans for funding to support innovative projects including the replacement of capital equipment.
-
Represents learning technologies on external and internal task forces and committees associated with curriculum and instructor support services.
-
Manages and participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies that govern the use of learning technologies at BCIT.
-
Manages reporting staff, including selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices. Collaborates with Dean on performance-related matters.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS**:**
-
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
-
Seven (7) years’ related experience, including supervisory or management experience in higher education.
-
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
-
Expert knowledge of current learning theory, interactive instructional design methodologies and current and emerging learning technologies.
-
Solid experience in selecting, deploying, and renewing various educational technologies within a large, multi-user environment.
-
Advanced organizational and decision-making skills and experience in planning for operational and strategic growth in learning technologies and methodologies.
-
Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, methodology, curriculum design, development, production, and evaluation is an asset.
-
Advanced ability to lead and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
-
Solid project management skills, with ability to lead projects from concept and planning through to completion.
-
Advanced experience in researching, evaluating and planning the implementation of emerging educational technology strategies.
-
Solid interpersonal and persuasion experience, with the ability to build rapport and influence outcomes with vendors and implementation partners.
-
Advanced communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences.
-
Advanced ability to work collaboratively across departments, foster relationships with faculty, students, administrators, and technical teams.
-
Solid experience with multi-media tools, learning management systems, assessment platforms, data analytics, and survey technologies.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
- Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Position Details
Posting Category
Management
Salary Range
$105,653-$145,272, with a control point of $132,066 per annum
Additional Salary Information
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range 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 the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.
Department 2
Academic Administration
Campus Location
Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit
Management
Job Status
Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
11/10/2025
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
25M223
Competition Open Date
10/06/2025
Competition Close Date
10/20/2025
Open Until Filled?
No
About British Columbia Institute of Technology
For 60 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges.
As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT connects education, industry, and government in building an agile workforce. The BCIT curriculum is developed through close consultation with industry, and delivered by instructors who have hands-on experience in their fields.
BCIT offers over 300 programs – from certificates and diplomas to bachelor's and master's degrees – in areas such as Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Trades and Apprenticeship.