Robertson is the School of New Work. Our vision is for everyone to have a good life through a prosperous and fulfilling career. Robertson’s mission is to empower our students with the most relevant training and up-to-date industry insights to thrive in a modern work environment.
At Robertson, motivated students can advance their education by studying online or via hybrid delivery - 10 or 20 hours per week. The Robertson team assists students while in program and after graduation to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed in a new career. Robertson team members are guides for our students on their career path as they navigate their college and educational experiences during their time at the College.
Having a deep understanding of the demands of the modern workforce is integral to what we offer our learners. That is why internally, we place such value on building a work culture that is flexible and adaptive to the changing world of work. We also seek out diversity in our team. We #CelebrateEverything and encourage team members to take paid time off to celebrate their cultural, religious, and spiritual holidays. Our team is intentionally talent-dense - our strength lies in the differences in backgrounds and expertise that we each bring to the table.
Overview
Reporting to the Vice President - Product and Operations, the Copyright Specialist works on contract to provide support to the Program Development and Teaching and Learning Teams on matters related to copyright compliance and permissions. This role assists in the adherence of course materials to copyright laws/legislation and is responsible for liaising with internal team members and publishers to verify copyright information, obtain appropriate permissions, and acts as a resource to the Robertson community on all related copyright matters.
Key Responsibilities
Provides guidance and support during the course development and revision process by advising subject matter experts, content providers, instructional designers, project leads, and course developers during the course development progress.
Reviews course materials for assigned programs to ensure copyright, citation, and attribution meet College standards and applicable legislation.
Researches web-based images, graphics, video clips, etc. for use within courses; ensures adherence to posted terms of use and copyright.
Assists with quality assurance activities in relation to course creation and course delivery; for example, link checking, course master reviews, etc.
Maintains general knowledge of current changes and precedents in Canadian and international copyright law and advises Robertson accordingly.
Ensures that copyright is cleared for inclusion of all third party materials in courses in the desired format and medium.
Consults with Robertson team members to ensure the College meets all of its legal and ethical obligations in both external and internal copyright properties, specifically: digital reproduction rights, print based reproduction rights, broadcast rights, audio reproduction rights, and web links.
Conducts audits on assigned courses and programs to ensure compliance to copyright law and legislation.
Assists with the development and revision of copyright policy and procedures.
Qualifications
A University degree in a related field such as Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, or equivalent area of study.
A minimum 3 years recent experience working in a professional publishing office environment or library research, including a minimum 3 years of experience related to copyright administration or the equivalent of education and experience.
Advanced and current knowledge of copyright laws and experience with its administration is strongly preferred.
Experience in course development, course revision, project management and working with a multidisciplinary team is an asset.
Experience providing coaching, mentoring and development opportunities to teams preferred.
In-depth knowledge of post-secondary systems preferred
Excellent customer service skills and team development
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, and intermediate experience with databases.
High comfort of level with educational technology.
Strong time management and organizational ability.
Proven change management skills.
Collaborative team player with a ‘can do’ approach.
Strong relationship builder.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and issues of immigrants, newcomers and international students.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Strong verbal and written English skills.
Education Canada Group (the parent company of Robertson College) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our inclusive work environment and encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels seen, heard and valued. We embrace our team's differences and know that diversity in our team is the strength that drives our success. We want you to feel welcomed, energized, challenged, and engaged while having fun. Come and grow with us! If you would like to request reasonable accommodations please contact us. If you are someone who loves the highs and lows of doing meaningful work with like-minded team members, we’d like you to hear from you! Should you need accommodations for the interview process, please let us know.
