Full-Time
D2L
1,001-5,000 employees
Online learning solutions and management platform
Compensation Overview
CA$82.5k - CA$157.5k/yr
Senior
Winnipeg, MB, Canada + 3 more
More locations: Toronto, ON, Canada | Kitchener, ON, Canada | Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Strong communication skill for technical discussions and collaboration
- Experience with OO design and proficient coding skills (ie: C++, C# or Java)
- Strong understanding of Computer Science topics including: data structures, algorithms, databases, distributed systems
- A body of work demonstrating a consistent ability to complete technically challenging work
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or similar technical discipline
D2L specializes in online teaching and learning solutions, primarily through its Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS). This platform is designed to enhance education delivery across various sectors, including K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate organizations, with over 15 million users worldwide. Brightspace offers features such as course management, performance tracking, and tools for student engagement, all accessible through a subscription-based model. Clients pay a recurring fee to utilize the platform, with options for additional services to customize their learning environments. D2L differentiates itself in the growing EdTech market by continuously updating its platform to provide value to clients, which helps in retaining existing customers and attracting new ones. The company's goal is to transform the learning experience through technology, making education more accessible and effective.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kitchener, Canada
Founded
1999
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- D2L Brightspace ranked first in the Tambellini StarChart for teaching and learning.
- The demand for centralized learning environments is growing, benefiting D2L's platform adoption.
- D2L's Creator+ with H5P is transforming learning experiences with interactive content.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from EdTech companies like Instructure and Blackboard threatens market share.
- Rapid technological advancements may outpace D2L's feature integration capabilities.
- Departure of key executives like Stephen Laster could disrupt leadership continuity.
What makes D2L unique
- D2L's Brightspace LMS is recognized for its user-centric design and innovation.
- The integration of AI and machine learning enhances D2L's intelligent workflows and learning outcomes.
- D2L's partnerships, like with ReadSpeaker, improve platform accessibility and capabilities.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Vacation
Mental Health Support
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Volunteer Days
Phone/Internet Stipend
Wellness Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↑ 0%Laster joins Panopto from D2L, where he most recently served as President.
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March 29, 2025 - Opened Culture is excited to announce an innovative alliance with D2L, the creators of the learning management system, Brightspace, to provide impactful and engaging online learning experiences for the global education community.
D2L Brightspace helps Purdue University expand its digital reach and reduce faculty load as a one-stop advanced learning platformTORONTO, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, has helped Purdue University take engaging and flexible online learning to the next level, by reaching new learners, expanding course offerings, providing better accessibility, and reducing administrative burdens on faculty.Purdue University, one of America's top higher education institutions and an established leader in innovation and learning, set out to achieve that every student receives a high-quality, personalized learning experience. Since adopting D2L Brightspace as a one-stop centralized learning environment at the heart of on-campus, hybrid, and digital courses, Purdue has:Expanded its course offerings while maintaining excellence at scaleAugmented accessibility to reach even more traditional and non-traditional learnersSaved faculty time giving them more opportunities to work directly with students and conduct research.Purdue has also recently added D2L Lumi, which puts AI and machine learning at the core of D2L Brightspace to power intelligent workflows, and Creator+, which makes course content more engaging and enriching to help improve learning outcomes."Every course that we offer is on Brightspace and we even put additional resources on the platform for faculty to support their work," said Dr. Dimitrios Peroulis, Senior Vice President for Partnerships and Online at Purdue University. "With Brightspace, we've been able to help students on campus and online seamlessly navigate through material, connect with their peers and reach out to instructors to ask questions."Purdue University wants to give every student the opportunity to grow, develop and explore new ideas in supportive environments, but often students with functional diversities worry that their requests for accommodations might be lost in the paperwork across classes. At the same time, resources that were already digitalized were often scattered across multiple platforms and emails
TORONTO - D2L adds Andrew Datars as chief technology officer to lead the company's technology, engineering and development teams.