LMS Administrator II

Calgary, AB
Corporate Services – Information Technology Services /
APT Permanent Salary /
On-site
SAIT’s Information Technology Services department handles all software and hardware needs, as well as technological and networking issues for both employees and students who rely heavily on computer systems across our campuses. Technical support — which includes help with computer hardware and software technical problems, email, audio-visual needs and more — is available to everyone at SAIT, whether the problem occurs at home or on-campus.

The Opportunity

The LMS Administrator II provides operational support for SAIT’s educational technologies, including Brightspace, Respondus LockDown Browser, and various third-party integrations. Reporting to the Supervisor, this role handles a wide range of technical issues; from routine troubleshooting to complex integration problems requiring detailed assessment and escalation.

You will conduct initial triage, perform technical assessments, and support clients using established standard operating procedures and knowledge base resources. A critical responsibility is managing and monitoring third-party integrations to ensure seamless communication and compatibility with the LMS platform.

This role requires close collaboration with institutional partners such as Information Technology Services (ITS) and external vendors to resolve integration and technical issues efficiently. You will also support broader ITS operations, including system checks, scheduled maintenance, configuration updates, and integration support to ensure the reliability of educational technologies throughout the academic cycle.

In addition, you will provide proactive client coaching to minimize disruptions and enhance the user experience. Success in this role requires foundational LMS knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, proactive communication, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to continuous professional growth.

The Role

    • LMS Application and Client Support
    • User & Access Management: Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions (bulk and individual enrollments, access modifications, termination reports).
    • Course Lifecycle Oversight: Create and schedule courses; manage master shells, cross listing, bulk uploads, and semester start archival/reloads.
    • Platform Health & Troubleshooting: Perform daily LMS health checks, testing, and minor updates; resolve issues (Respondus LDB, browser compatibility, exam resets, grade book).
    • Instructional Collaboration: Partner with instructional designers to optimize course structure and delivery.
    • Compliance & Governance:  Follow established SOPs and LMS conventions and contributes to documentation updates to support adherence of data privacy (FOIP) and accessibility standards.
    • Service Management: Record all incidents/requests in ServiceNow and track through resolution.

    • Technical Coaching & Documentation
    • Provides advanced LMS support as a key resource, assisting users with complex issues and troubleshooting.
    • Support the delivery of just in time coaching (1:1, group, MS Teams) and ad hoc workshops on tool adoption.
    • Assist in developing user facing guides, quick start videos, and micro learning assets aligned with accessibility standards.
    • Coordinate semester start refresh sessions and ongoing coaching schedules.

    • Knowledge Base & SOP Development
    • Assist with the creation of internal knowledge base articles and SOPs as assigned.
    • Author ServiceNow catalog items and workflow notes.
    • Provides feedback on LMS functionality and refers enhancement opportunities to the Supervisor for review.

    • Data & Analytics
    • Generate comprehensive reports on participation, completion, engagement, and tool adoption (Brightspace Data Hub, CSV, Power BI).
    • Analyze trends to drive data informed decisions on engagement and operational efficiency.
    • Present insights to leadership and campus partners.

    • LMS Technology Research & Continuous Improvement
    • Monitor emerging LMS technology, cybersecurity, AI, and legislative developments impacting LMS operations.
    • Liaise with vendor technical account manager; attend roadmap meetings and communicate upcoming changes/risks.
    • Provide feedback and identify enhancement areas for supervisor to review (HRIS, SIS, third party LTIs); provide intermediate analyses and recommendations.
    • Support ongoing improvement efforts and track realized benefits.
    • Collaborate with instructional designers to optimize course structure and delivery.
    • Maintain compliance with relevant data privacy and accessibility standards.

Qualifications & Experience

    • Two-year post-secondary diploma in Information Technology, Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field
    • 2–3 years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
    • 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in LMS administration or educational technology support would be considered an asset.
    • Front-line technical support experience in an IT service desk, help desk, or educational technology environment.
    • Practical exposure to at least one LMS (D2L/Brightspace preferred), gained through administration, course building, or high-volume end-user support.
    • Hands-on use of a ticketing/ITSM tool (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, Freshservice) to track and resolve incidents.
    • Experience creating concise user-facing documentation or knowledge base articles.
    • Demonstrated customer-service skills working with diverse client groups (faculty, staff, and students).
    • Evidence of following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and escalating issues appropriately.

    • The following will be considered as assets:
    • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Information Systems, Instructional Technology)
    • Two or more years providing application support for SaaS or campus learning technologies, including day-to-day administration, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
    • Direct experience configuring and maintaining D2L/Brightspace course shells, performing bulk content or user imports/exports, and supporting LTI or API-based integrations (e.g., Respondus, textbook publisher tools, plagiarism detection services).
    • Hands-on experience configuring LTI/API integrations (e.g., Respondus, Turnitin, Kaltura, publisher tools).
    • Demonstrated skill in developing dashboards or analytical reports using Brightspace Data Hub, SQL, or Power BI.
    • Authored knowledge base content and delivered faculty/staff training sessions.
    • Working knowledge of Respondus solutions (LockDown Browser and Respondus 4.0), including exam deployment, proctoring workflows, and ban/whitelist administration.
    • Proven ability to collaborate with vendors and internal IT teams to isolate and resolve integration or performance issues.
    • Experience analyzing platform analytics or log data to create ad-hoc reports that inform instructional or operational decisions.
    • Experience designing and delivering short training sessions or workshops to technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Familiarity with ITIL practices (incident, request, problem) and change management in an enterprise environment.

Skills and Competencies

    • Demonstrated proficiency with LMS platforms, particularly D2L/Brightspace, and integrated technologies such as Respondus LockDown Browser.
    • Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically.
    • Solid understanding of internet browser compatibility, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite and browser-based testing across Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms.
    • Effective training skills, with experience developing and delivering end-user documentation and instructional resources.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical users.
    • Ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
    • Proficiency in generating, analyzing, and interpreting technical reports from LMS systems.
    • Understanding of cybersecurity principles, FOIP regulations, and confidentiality requirements.
Job classification: A5107 - Ed. Lab. Technologist II
Salary range: $62,000 - $72,000
Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Posting closing date: July 10th, 2025

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