Instructional Designer

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to create engaging, learner-centered experiences. The ideal candidate will design strategic curricula and blended learning solutions, leveraging insights from collaboration with subject matter experts. Proficiency in digital learning tools like Articulate 360 is essential. The role offers a high-performance culture and comprehensive health benefits from the first day of employment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating modern instructional design across various modalities.
• Proficiency with Articulate 360 and multimedia tools.
• Strong communication and UX design skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging learning experiences.
• Conduct needs analyses and define measurable learning objectives.
• Integrate learning technologies to track engagement.

Skills

Instructional design

Digital learning development

Visual communication

Collaboration skills

Writing skills

Tools

Articulate 360

Camtasia

Adobe

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Instructional Designer will shape innovative, learner-centered experiences that are engaging, measurable, and accessible—fueling a culture of high performance across Maple Leaf Foods. This role will lead the design of strategic curricula and blended learning solutions (eLearning, facilitator-led, video, microlearning), leveraging insights and collaboration with subject matter experts to deliver content that inspires growth and drives measurable results. Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conduct needs analyses and define clear, measurable learning objectives and success criteria.
• Design curricula and learning paths using adult learning principles and models (ADDIE/SAM); storyboard, script, and prototype.
• Develop digital learning using Articulate Storyline and Rise 360; create visuals, interactions, assessments, and job aids.
• Integrate learning technologies (LMS/LRS) and data (xAPI) to track engagement and outcomes; iterate based on insights.
• Ensure accessibility standards across all assets; test with assistive technologies.
• Lead projects end-to-end with rigor—defining scope, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring quality standards across deliverables.

What You’ll Bring:

• Portfolio demonstrating modern instructional design and digital development across modalities.
• Proficiency with Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise), multimedia tools (Camtasia/Adobe), and LMS administration; familiarity with xAPI.
• Strong writing, visual communication, and UX; ability to simplify complex topics and design for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to accessibility, inclusive design, and continuous improvement, while embedding DEI principles into all learning solutions to foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Collaboration and consulting skills; effectively engage SMEs and stakeholders; manage multiple projects with rigor

How You’ll Measure Success

• On-time delivery and stakeholder satisfaction; quality and relevance of learning assets (NPS, ratings).
• Learner engagement and knowledge/skill gains; application in-role (manager feedback).
• Accessibility compliance and content performance analytics; continuous improvement releases.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science‑based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values‑based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.