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. 

Position Summary

The Multimedia Specialist is an integral member of the Learning Design unit, and reports to the Associate Dean, Centre for Academic Innovation.  The primary role of the Media Developer is to work in close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts and Learning Design Consultants to design and develop interactive digital course content deployed within the College’s Learning Management System (Brightspace by D2L). In this way, the Learning Design unit supports the achievement of access, quality & sustainability goals articulated in the Bow Valley College Institutional Plan.

Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Web and Digital planning and development

• Coordinate web and digital projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and user needs


• Provide technical and creative expertise throughout project lifecycle


• Research, document, and implement digital project requirements


• Establish collaborative partnerships with stakeholders


• Develop and maintain e-learning content using various technologies


• Design and develop custom interactive web assets


• Produce multimedia materials optimized for online delivery


• Maintain media libraries and adhere to copyright compliance


• Stay informed on current trends in web development and media production

Course Preparation in Learning Management System 

• Prepare course shells and organize content in Learning Management System (D2L)


• Create learning objects and layout course content logically


• Build assessments and grading components in D2L

D2L and MS Teams Training and Support

• Troubleshoot errors and provide training in D2L and MS Teams


• Support instructors and suggest alternatives for effective online delivery

Required qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in a related field 


• 3-5 years of related experience 


• Intermediate/advanced skills in videography, audio recording and editing, web design 


• High Intermediate to advanced skills in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Dreamweaver, or similar professional media design and editing software


• Effective project management skills and ability to work with diverse teams


• Advanced skills in responsive web design with experience hand-coding and troubleshooting HTML, JavaScript, and CSS

This opening is a temporary AUPE position until approximately April 1, 2026.

Closing Date: July 29, 2025

If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

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.

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.