Instructional Designer

Mevotech; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mevotech, a Mississauga-based company, seeks an Instructional Designer to craft high‑quality learning content aligned with organizational goals. You will collaborate with SMEs and leaders, applying ADDIE/SAM to develop eLearning and instructor‑led experiences.

The role is hybrid, with 4 days in the office and some travel between Mississauga and North York based on training needs. Strong communication and project management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and develop corporate training programs.
• Experience applying ADDIE or SAM models in real projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication for content creation.
• Ability to write clear learning objectives and content.

Responsibilities

• Apply adult learning principles to create learner‑centered experiences.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to address learning needs.
• Write concise, actionable learning objectives and content.
• Develop eLearning materials using Rise, Storyline, and VYOND.
• Design and facilitate instructor‑led and virtual sessions.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback and metrics.
• Monitor trends in corporate learning to keep programs relevant.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Instructional design certification

Tools

Articulate Rise

Storyline

VYOND

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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