Instructional Designer
Required skills
- instructional design
- learning content
- employee skills
- career development
- subject matter experts
- learning objectives
- eLearning
- training materials
- Articulate Rise
- Articulate Storyline
Nice to have
- AI tools
- Canva
Role summary
The Instructional Designer will develop high-quality, engaging learning content to support organizational goals and employee development. This role involves applying adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies, collaborating with SMEs, and creating eLearning and training materials using tools like Articulate Rise, Storyline, and Vyond. Responsibilities include designing and facilitating training sessions, assessing effectiveness through metrics and feedback, and staying current with learning trends. The position requires strong communication, project management, and analytical skills, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in corporate training program development and 2 years in instructional design. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and AI tools is also expected.
Reporting to the Manager of Learning, Development & Communications, the Instructional Designer will be instrumental in developing high-quality and engaging learning content that supports organizational goals, enhances employee skills, and fosters career development. This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and business leaders. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player and seasoned learning specialist who can apply themselves in various aspects of learning design, including needs assessment, storyboarding, eLearning development, and facilitation. This role is a hybrid role with 4 days in office. Some expectation to travel between offices depending on training needs.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create impactful, learner-centered experiences.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to address learning requests, identify performance gaps, and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging learning objectives and content that are accurate, accessible, and practical. • Develop eLearning and training materials using authoring and graphic design tools (e.g. Articulate Rise, Storyline, Vyond, and Canva).
• Design and facilitate instructor-led courses and virtual training sessions tailored to employee needs and Mevotech’s objectives.
• Assess training effectiveness through evaluations, learner feedback and performance metrics, sharing insights with key stakeholders to improve future programs.
• Monitor and apply emerging trends, best practices, and technologies in corporate learning to keep training fresh and relevant.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content.
• Minimum 4+ years of proven experience in designing and developing corporate training programs and materials.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in instructional design, learning & development, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Articulate Rise and Storyline and VYOND.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio, MS Teams, Copilot.
• Experience in leveraging AI tools for design.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong team player with ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to evaluate training effectiveness and learner performance.
• Experience in facilitating in-person synchronous learning and virtual learning experiences.
• Superior documentation and editing skills.
• Strong problem solver, highly motivated and resourceful.
• Knowledge of ADDIE and SAM learning models. • Certification in instructional design or eLearning development is a plus (e.g., ATD, ISPI).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
▪ Standard office setting
▪ Travel expectations between facilities in Mississauga and North York
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