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Overview The Government of Nunavut employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. Reporting to the Manager, Distance Learning, the Online Course Designer and Developer is responsible for working collaboratively with the Arctic College staff and the Department of Education in assessing instructional design solutions for the successful delivery of courses via distance learning. The successful incumbent will be expected to design and develop curriculum for new courses, when required, ensuring academic guidelines and policies are followed. The incumbent will also play a major role in building a virtual campus at NAC. Responsibilities Developing in-house instructional design capacity; Providing mentorship and support to adult educators/facilitators/instructors; Supporting and assisting in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of the PASS program and other distance learning initiatives; and Coordination of people, facilities and equipment for training delivery. Qualifications The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a bachelors degree in a related field to Distance Learning combined with a minimum of two (2) years related experience in the field of education which must include course work in one of the following: instructional design, curriculum development or adult learning. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in English is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. As this is a term position for non-Inuit candidates, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval. Additional Information The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. #J-18808-Ljbffr