Elearning development lead

Limestone Learning; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Limestone Learning in Metro Vancouver seeks an experienced elearning development lead to guide projects and mentor a team. This role blends individual contribution with leadership and may be contract-based with potential for full-time arrangement.

Candidates should have a strong portfolio, expert knowledge of Articulate Storyline and Rise, WCAG 2.1 AA, and a track record of delivering on time within budget while collaborating with clients and SMEs.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of elearning design and development experience, including WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Strong instructional design methodologies and approaches.
• Proven ability to develop courses using Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia and Vyond.
• Keen design sense to evaluate and enhance content visually and engaging.
• Familiarity with SCORM and LMS.
• Proficiency with scheduling, spreadsheets, and conferencing tools.
• Proficiency with Word and PowerPoint for instructional content.
• Experience creating and managing project budgets and timelines.
• Strong English writing and editing; French is an asset.
• Experience managing and supervising team members.
• Experience working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing deliverables (instructional design plans, outlines, storyboards, voiceover scripts, course builds, etc.) that align with scope and are realistic, thorough and complete.
• Assessing source materials for each project to understand the core intent, identify gaps, and gather questions.
• Working with team members, clients and subject matter experts to close content gaps and establish learning architecture.
• Bringing each project to life through instructionally sound, creative, and immersive design.
• Working with graphic designers to establish appropriate design templates and carrying these through in project builds.
• Following company and client processes and standards.
• Managing work time effectively, tracking hours and meeting deadlines.
• Maintaining a high level of attention to detail: developing materials that are grammatically correct and error-free, listening to and delivering on client’s true needs.
• Troubleshooting technical issues related to development tools and content delivery platforms.
• Participating in project planning and scoping, while working closely with project managers to keep them informed regarding project scope and timeline.
• Providing instructional design leadership on projects; reviewing deliverables of other team members and giving feedback with clarity and tact.
• Receiving feedback from internal and external sources in a professional manner and integrating it into project deliverables.
• Communicating effectively with all project team members.
• Providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

elearning design

team leadership

project management

WCAG 2.1 AA

instructional design

client management

communication skills

problem solving

French language (asset)

remote collaboration

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Adobe Captivate

Camtasia

Vyond

SCORM

Job description

Limestone Learning is looking for one or more experienced Metro Vancouver-based elearning development leads to join our team. This role is a blend of individual contribution and team leadership and will continue to evolve as we grow. Our team members typically work on contract on a per-project basis, though this role should feature work on a steady stream of projects and could be considered for a full-time employment arrangement for the right candidate.

Must-haves

• Strong portfolio of previous project experience in all aspects of analysis, design and development for elearning, featuring examples clearly describing your role(s) in each project.
• Proven experience designing creative learning solutions and developing them using Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise.
• Excellent English communication skills — both written and oral.
• Experience managing an elearning development team.
• Capable of working effectively to a timeline and budget.
• Located in the Metro Vancouver area.
• Note: work is primarily remote; however, the successful candidate must be able to attend occasional in-person meetings locally.

Core responsibilities

• Designing and executing deliverables (instructional design plans, outlines, storyboards, voiceover scripts, course builds, etc.) that align with scope and are realistic, thorough and complete.
• Assessing source materials for each project to understand the core intent, identify gaps, and gather questions.
• Working with team members, clients and subject matter experts to close content gaps and establish learning architecture.
• Bringing each project to life through instructionally sound, creative, and immersive design.
• Working with graphic designers to establish appropriate design templates and carrying these through in project builds.
• Following company and client processes and standards.
• Managing work time effectively, tracking hours and meeting deadlines.
• Maintaining a high level of attention to detail: developing materials that are grammatically correct and error-free, listening to and delivering on client’s true needs.
• Troubleshooting technical issues related to development tools and content delivery platforms.
• Participating in project planning and scoping, while working closely with project managers to keep them informed regarding project scope and timeline.
• Providing instructional design leadership on projects; reviewing deliverables of other team members and giving feedback with clarity and tact.
• Receiving feedback from internal and external sources in a professional manner and integrating it into project deliverables.
• Communicating effectively with all project team members.
• Providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• A minimum of five years of successful experience designing and developing elearning, including developing to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies and approaches.
• Proven ability to develop successful courses using elearning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia and Vyond.
• Possess a keen design sense to evaluate and enhance course content, ensuring visual appeal and engagement.
• Familiarity with SCORM technical standards and learning management systems (LMS).
• Proficiency using scheduling, productivity and communication tools, including Gantt charts, spreadsheets, and conferencing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and PowerPoint, particularly as used in the development of instructional content.
• Successful experience creating and working to project budgets and timelines.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong English writing and editing skills. French language skills also an asset.
• Previous experience managing and supervising fellow team members.
• Previous experience working directly with clients.

Other requirements

• We work collaboratively in-person with our team members and clients on many projects subject to data sovereignty and data residency requirements; therefore, the successful candidate must be based in Canada. Furthermore, as stated above, this specific role requires an individual based in Metro Vancouver.