Interface Developer

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world. For a more in-depth understanding of our vision, core values and ongoing work, please see our academic plan.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people.

Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada. In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

About The Chang School:

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education, offering access to professionally relevant courses and programs. Since 1975, The Chang School has empowered learners with cutting-edge workplace knowledge to achieve their personal and professional goals. With approximately 70,000 annual enrollments across 1,500 courses, seminars, and workshops in various disciplines, the school also offers 86 career-related certificate programs, including 39 that can be completed entirely online. The programming is flexible and accessible, available on campus, online, and off-site for employee groups.

About Digital Education Strategies (DES):

Digital Education Strategies (DES) is the centralized unit for online program development and delivery at The Chang School. Since 1999, DES has been a leader in online education in Canada, developing over 40 new online courses annually and supporting more than 450 online and hybrid courses. With over 33,000 annual online enrollments, the team—comprising learning experience designers, multimedia developers, and eLearning production editors—collaborates with global faculty and subject-matter experts to create engaging, learner-centered digital experiences.

The Opportunity

Are you a talented front-end interface designer who is passionate about delivering meaningful, engaging and impactful educational courses as part of an inclusive and innovative team? Are you looking to be at the forefront of learner-centered digital experiences? If so, you will want to find out more about the Interface Developer role with the Chang School.

The role involves designing and developing web design and front-end interfaces for e-learning programs at The Chang School. The position requires expertise in creating high-quality learning content, application tools, games, and virtual simulation applications. The candidate will participate in all project phases, from conceptual design to execution, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

The role also involves providing advice on user-centered design and information architecture, ensuring the quality and integrity of content and functionality throughout the development process.

Here are some of the things you can expect to do in this role:

• Design web-interface and develop applications, including wireframing, prototyping, and coding.
• Collaborate with the course design and development team to create interactive learning modules.
• Maintain and document creative assets like visual design guides and style specs.
• Oversee the integrity of applications by troubleshooting and debugging across platforms.
• Guide best practices in user-centered design and information architecture.
• Ensure consistency in policies and procedures across all online interfaces and applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prototype and integrate AI-enabled interactive learning activities and applications, applying principles of usability, accessibility, privacy, and responsible AI use.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Information Technology, New Media, Computer Science or in a relevant field, to gain knowledge of front-end web/application development (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• At least two (2) years of experience in front-end web application design with the following requirements:
  • Strong web/application design, responsive design, and user interface design skills.
  • User interface design with focus on maximizing usability and user experience;
  • Strong UX and graphic design skills
  • Proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Camtasia, and Captivate.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design and development tools, including their application to front-end development, user interface design, prototyping, coding, and troubleshooting, with an understanding of responsible AI practices.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, conflict management and facilitation skills to be able to work with colleagues at different levels in the organization.
• Strong commitment to client service

Additional Information (OPSEU)

• An equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.