Student Assistant - Online Learning - UPEI Health and Wellness Centre

Competition Number:
58S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
UPEI Health and Wellness Centre
Position:
Student Assistant - Online Learning
Contract:
Hours of Work:
35 hours per week
Salary:

$18.70 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

May 11 – August 28, 2026

The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Online Learning Assistant to support the development of a Moodle-based online course for the CHANGE Program, an evidence based, 12-month lifestyle intervention developed by Metabolic Syndrome Canada. The program provides free, client centered nutrition education and supervised exercise sessions led by a Registered Dietitian and Kinesiologist, helping participants build sustainable, long-term improvements in their health.

Reporting to the CHANGE Program team, the Online Learning Assistant will lead the development of a structured, interactive Moodle course by converting existing print-based patient materials into high quality digital learning modules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will support the CHANGE Program through the following activities:

  • Facilitate the planning, design, implementation and usage of a user-friendly online course in Moodle for participants to access program materials
  • Work closely with the study team to gather content requirements and user needs
  • Initiate training opportunities and tutorials to support usage by program participants
  • Participate in quality assurance testing and feedback cycles to refine the user experience
  • Develop procedural manual for managing online course
  • Create promotional materials to increase program visibility
  • Update website content to reflect current program information and best practices
  • Enhance presentation materials based on the latest research and evidence
  • Update and maintain accurate records
  • Perform additional administrative and research-related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a current UPEI student
  • Strong interest in online learning and/or digital resource creation.
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Experience with Moodle or other learning management systems is an asset (training provided)
  • Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team
  • Interest in health promotion, wellness, or community education is an asset but not required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Canva or similar design tools is an asset

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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