Position Information

Job Title

Media Specialist

Appointment Type

Full-Time Temporary

Position Dates

Aug 2025 - Jun 30, 2026

Hours per week/FTE

35 hrs

About the Position

Reporting to the Learning Experience Design (LXD) Coordinator in the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (CTLI), the Media Specialist plays a key role in consulting and creating print and digital assets for CTLI projects and initiatives. As a member of LP Studio, within CTLI, you will collaborate with departments and Centres across Lethbridge Polytechnic and external clients to design and support learning experiences

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality, EDI, and accessible media for a wide range of devices and platforms.
• Collaborate with design team members to conceptualize, design, and deliver effective media under tight deadlines.
• Solve creative problems and apply analytical thinking to produce engaging learning materials tailored to a diverse audience.

What We’re Looking For:
A dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong Interpersonal Skills – Effective team communication and consultation abilities are essential.

• Creative Problem-Solving – Think outside the box to address diverse needs.

• Technical and Design Expertise – Proficiency in design tools and accessibility standards is critical.

• Organizational and Time Management Skills – managing multiple tasks and timelines to meet hard deadlines.

Position Details

• Human-Centered Design: Use a holistic, user-focused design approach to understand learner project goals, emphasizing the user experience, EDI and accessibility.
• Media Creation: Develop graphic elements, interactive media, animations, videos, and web-based designs tailored to learner needs.
• Strategic Design Choices: Collaborate with design team members to determine the best visual and interactive elements to achieve desired learning outcomes and communicate effectively.
• Prototyping and Planning: Prepare prototypes, sketches, layouts, wireframes, and storyboards using traditional tools, multimedia software, and design applications.
• Original Artwork and Creativity: Create custom artwork and visuals that align with the project team’s vision and enhance engagement for diverse learners.
• Web and UX/UI Design: Leverage web design, User Experience (UX) design, User Interface (UI) design, and programming skills to create engaging, accessible, and functional designs.
• Software Expertise: Apply expert knowledge of software and other relevant tools to produce high-quality designs and media (Canva, H5P, AI, Articulate).
• Consultation and Collaboration: Work closely with design team members to assess needs, brainstorm solutions, and simplify complex concepts for clear communication.
• Emerging Solutions: Rapidly prototype innovative media solutions, integrating new software and processes to support student learning.
• Accessibility and Engagement: Design media objects and simulations that are engaging, accessible, and inclusive for all learners.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with design team members to ensure cohesive project goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Integrate cross-application workflows and stay updated on emerging design trends and tools such as AI to enhance learning experiences.

This role combines creativity, technical skill, and collaboration to produce impactful media and web-based solutions that elevate learning experiences.

This is an on-campus position.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Multimedia or related field and one year of experience; combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 6 months prior job experience.

• Experience working in team-based collaborative environments.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in media related field.

• Experience in a post-secondary environment.

• Working knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

• Animation experience.

• Familiarity with low-code no-code tools and AI

Salary

AUPE Class Level 9 Step 1 $27.42/hr

Working Here

Why choose Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic is learner focused, with an emphasis on experiential and flexible learning experiences and work-integrated learning. We have a strong connection to our community and to the land and promote a work environment that supports professional development and employee wellness, including flexible work arrangements and scheduling that promote work–life balance. In addition, we prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our campus community. Our team offers a supportive atmosphere in which we all contribute to shared leadership and achievements. We’re also committed to providing all the tools, resources, and expertise team members need to succeed in their roles.

Lethbridge advantages
Lethbridge offers a relatively low cost of living, with mild winters and sun-filled summers. Outdoor adventures await you in the city’s vast park systems and river valley, and we’re located just an hour and 20 minutes from the mountains. Enjoy the advantages of small-city life while accessing the many amenities of a larger city, including arts and culture, sport and recreational facilities, and year-round family-friendly events.

Land Acknowledgement
Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home to disclose as such when submitting applications. Lethbridge Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

T25-00432

Open Date

08/01/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants