Instructional Designer

JOB PURPOSE

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