Multimedia Specialist

About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgary’s college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. We launch our students
by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling. Proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgary’s first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College, is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca.

About the Role

This is primarily a front-end web development position.

The Multimedia Specialist is a key member of the Learning Design unit and plays a critical role in the development of high-quality, accessible, and engaging digital learning experiences at Bow Valley College. Working in close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Learning Design Consultants, the incumbent designs and develop interactive digital course content deployed through the College’s Learning Management System (Brightspace by D2L).

This role directly supports Bow Valley College’s institutional goals of access, quality, and sustainability, and requires a strong blend of technical expertise, creativity, collaboration, and project coordination.

The successful candidate is flexible, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple projects while staying current with trends in digital media production, responsive and accessible web design, and online learning technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Web & Digital Planning and Development - 90%

Coordinate digital and multimedia projects, advising on web and media design while monitoring timelines, scope, and deliverables

Provide technical and creative expertise throughout pre-production, production, and post-production stages

Research, document, and implement digital project requirements and specifications

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, Learning Design Consultants, instructors, and stakeholders to plan, design, and develop course content

Review, revise, design, and develop digital learning content including lessons, interactive activities, and assessments

Identify opportunities where custom media and interactive content enhance learning outcomes

Design and develop user-friendly, visually appealing, and responsive web assets

Develop and maintain web templates and style guides to standardize content development

Ensure content aligns with web accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles

Collaborate with the Copyright Office to ensure copyright compliance

Maintain awareness of emerging trends in user-centered design, UX, web development, and media production

Adhere to Bow Valley College policies, procedures, and guidelines

Course Preparation in the Learning Management System - 5%

Prepare and maintain course master shells in Brightspace (D2L)

Create and deploy learning objects and content pages within D2L

Organize course layouts for clear learning flow and logical module structure

D2L & Microsoft Teams Training and Support - 5%

Troubleshoot issues in existing courses related to system updates or post-deployment changes

Provide training and support to faculty and SMEs on Brightspace (D2L) and Microsoft Teams

Recommend alternative solutions when platform limitations affect learning objectives

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in a related field

1-3 years of directly related experience

Intermediate to advanced skills in responsive web design, including hand-coding and troubleshooting HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

High intermediate to advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Dreamweaver (or equivalent tools)

Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills

Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (D2L preferred)

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Portfolio demonstrating relevant work is required

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, online and distance learning, and educational technology

Strong understanding of UX design, web and graphic design principles, and accessibility best practices

Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Advanced experience managing content in Brightspace (D2L)

Advanced experience using Microsoft Teams for collaboration and online instruction

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience in Unity AR/VR an asset

Experience in video editing and Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects software an asset

Knowledge of Bow Valley College policies and procedures

This opening is a temporary AUPE position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check. 

Closing Date: January 23, 2026

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.