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This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of 12 months from the date of hire.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta is renowned for our dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Our diverse academic offerings include four robust undergraduate programs, four dynamic graduate programs, and four specialized graduate certificate programs. With over 1400 undergraduate and 140 graduate students, our faculty fosters a richly diverse and collaborative atmosphere that promotes interdisciplinary research, exceptional teaching, and countless educational opportunities. Our dedicated faculty members explore a wide range of perspectives, including biomechanical, historical, neuromotor, pedagogical, philosophical, physiological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of human movement, physical activity, recreation, and exercise.

Position Summary

Located within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, the eLearning Production Assistant (EPA) plays a key supporting role in the development and delivery of online and blended learning experiences within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. Reporting to the Manager, International and Community Education, this position collaborates closely with the eLearning Specialist, instructors, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other stakeholders to help transform existing course materials into fully online formats.

The EPA is responsible for coordinating content collection, drafting and editing course materials, organizing learning assets, and managing communications across multiple projects. This role supports the eLearning Specialist by handling the production and logistical aspects of course builds, ensuring timely execution of deliverables while maintaining high standards in accessibility, accuracy, and pedagogical soundness.

Ranked among the world’s top 10 in sports-related disciplines (QS World Rankings 2017–2019), the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation excels in diverse areas including sport science, exercise physiology, health, tourism, rehabilitation, and recreation management. For more than 50 years, the faculty has advanced community health and quality of life through its research, teaching, and outreach.

• Collaborate with faculty and SMEs to gather, organize, and adapt course materials for online delivery.
• Draft, edit, and proofread written course content, learning activities, and assessment instructions.
• Support the ideation and integration of multimedia assets (e.g., video, audio, imagery) into online courses.
• Assist with quality assurance reviews to ensure alignment with pedagogical standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Upload and organize content within the LMS (e.g., eClass/Canvas) and maintain version control of files.
• Manage project timelines and task tracking in coordination with the eLearning Specialist.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the eLearning team to ensure clarity and consistency in communication.
• Document workflows, update project records, and maintain accurate metadata for course materials.
• Support the eLearning Specialist in testing and troubleshooting course functionality.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of online course production within the Faculty.

Minimum

• Diploma or undergraduate degree in education, communications, instructional design, or a related field. Students nearing the end of their studies with relevant experience are welcomed to apply
• Strong written communication and editing skills with attention to clarity and instructional tone.
• Demonstrated experience working with digital tools or learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Brightspace).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfort working in collaborative, fast-paced academic environments.
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Google Workspace, MS Office).
• Detail-oriented and able to follow structured workflows and processes.

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, educational publishing, or digital course development.
• Experience with project management and knowledge of project coordination tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Smartsheet).
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• Exposure to tools such as Articulate Rise/Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, or other content development platforms.

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