Specialist, Content Development

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Content Development Specialist to enhance learning strategies within the Capital Projects Group. The role involves developing engaging training materials, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying multimedia design skills to improve workforce development. This position offers a chance to contribute to community-focused transit projects while fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing e-learning and multimedia design.
• Expertise in graphic user interface design and intuitive design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and video editing.

Responsibilities

• Develop content and storyboards with stakeholders.
• Lead training program development and design web-based content.
• Convert complex theories into understandable learning solutions.

Skills

Information Design

Graphic Design

Multimedia Design

E-Learning Development

Instructional Design

Education

Postsecondary Degree in Adult Learning

Fine Arts

Computer Science

Tools

Articulate 360

Camtasia

Adobe Creative Suite

Premier Adobe

HTML

Job description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team. CPG’s workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered. Our Learning, Design and Development Team is seeking a Specialist, Content Development to develop content for the learning strategy for the Capital Projects Group (CPG). The Content Development Specialist is responsible for facilitating continuous improvement through the development of effective and sustainable training programs and development solutions that transforms complex theories and concepts into understandable, relatable, and memorable solutions to meet the career development goals of CPG’s workforce.

What will I be doing?

• Engage with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to develop content and storyboards
• Lead the development of training and development programs in conjunction with the Manager, CPG Program Management Training & Development or Senior Training Design & Development Specialists by designing web-based and static content assets and solutions
• Interpret client requests into tangible, achievable, and sustainable solutions that have a positive impact on the business by preparing CPG’s integrated team to develop new skill and improve existing skills
• Develop blended learning material for live and virtual training programs that include facilitator / participant guides, e-learning, simulations, presentation decks, and learner support resources such as user guides, demonstration videos, job aids, workbooks and other methods to support CPG
• Convert textual information into visual data to bringing meaning to abstract or difficult to understand concepts and theories to promote learning transfer.
• Provide subject matter expertise and consultation to CPG’s Senior Training Design & Development Specialist to assist in creating engaging training and development materials

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Demonstrates experience in information design, graphic design, multimedia design, developing e-learning, desktop publishing design, and applying learning theory in the creation of training and development solutions
• Completion of a postsecondary degree in Adult Learning, Fine Arts or Computer Science, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Expertise in designing and developing Interactive Multimedia elements and assets, such as graphic design, audio recording / editing, video recording / editing, animations, and programming interactive elements with the ability to apply these skills to create engaging learning content
• Expertise in graphic user interface design, page layouts and creative briefs, information design, and intuitive design
• Expertise in applying adult instructional / learning theories and principles, training methodologies and instructional design methodologies
• Experience with the Articulate 360 and Articulate Rise suite of products, Camtasia and / or Captivate would be an strong asset
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premier)
• Video-editing and post-production experience with Premier Adobe is a strong asset
• Graphic Design and HTML (ability to create SharePoint sites) is a strong asset

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. Accommodation : We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at : 416-202-5601 or email