Intermediate Learning Designer

Role Overview

• Collaborate to determine a client’s training needs: Uncover who learners are and their characteristics, the tasks of a position, and what successful performance of these tasks looks like
• Work with the client and subject matter experts to identify resources for developing learning materials
• Support clients in understanding the best media and technologies to meet training needs
• Supporting needs assessments to discover shortfalls in job performance and current training
• Outlining learning objectives and proposing training solutions to help learners achieve optimal performance in their roles
• Supporting the definition of program strategies and guidelines in planning and design documents
• Apply your Learning Design expertise to produce deliverables depending on the project scope and timeline: Break down complex information into an engaging and easy-to-understand format
• Create lesson plans or storyboards for media-rich eLearning courses, scenarios-based learning, and a variety of assessments according to instructional design principles and in collaboration with SMEs and Artists
• Build and publish content using eLearning software
• Examine, review, and correct content for accuracy, consistency, and accessible learner experience
• Test eLearning packages in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and assessing effectiveness, including SCORM/xAPI reporting
• Work closely with a Project Manager to inform process and requirement documentation, and to continuously prioritize, mitigate risks, and adjust expectations to maintain a cohesive vision throughout the project
• Work with other Learning Designers to grow and enhance your discipline expertise and best practices

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years in instructional design including:
• Demonstrable experience designing effective online, blended and/or distance learning experiences (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate and work with Learning Management Systems, SCORM, and/or xAPI an asset)
• Experience designing a variety of instructional materials
• Experience completing Training Needs/Gap Analysis
• Experience applying generative AI to a learning design workflow for efficiency while maintaining accuracy and relevance to learning goals
• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools (multimedia and graphics software are an asset)
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and design methodologies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with colleagues and clients with confidence, clarity, transparency and passion
• Ability to work independently with and without supervision on longer term projects as well as in small cross-functional, task-oriented teams on short term goals
• An inclusive and collaborative approach to work in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team

Benefits

• Extended health benefits including dental, life insurance, vision care and mental wellness program
• Flexible work hours outside of core working hours
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• 13 paid statutory holidays
• Employee Stock Options Program
• Work from home equipment