Instructional Designer

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Defined contribution pension plan

Group RRSP and TFSA

Up to three days of remote work per we

Job summary

McGill University is seeking an Instructional Designer to design and contribute to online courses and programs, partnering with SMEs, instructional technologists, and faculty to enhance online and hybrid learning experiences.

The role supports production/delivery of e-learning activities and requires applying ADDIE and learning theories across adult learning contexts in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Formal training and several years in instructional design/educational technologies.
• Experience designing online credit courses and professional development for universities with diverse student groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on online and computer-supported teaching (e-learning).
• Assist SMEs with content production for online and hybrid courses.
• Advise on instructional strategies and technology integration.
• Plan quality assurance, establish evaluation metrics, and conduct focus groups.
• Write and adapt reference materials such as flowcharts, scripts and storyboards for content production.
• Write and create documentation and training modules for SMEs, instructors and learners.
• Deliver training workshops and seminars; address requests for further training.
• Contribute to development of online instructional strategies and models.

Skills

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Instructional design

Educational technologies

Online course design

ADDIE model

English/French knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Brightspace

Blackboard

Moodle

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Digital Learning, the Instructional Designer designs and contributes to the development of online courses and programs and supports the production and delivery of instructor-led e-learning activities. The incumbent works as part of a team that includes user interface specialists, project managers and academic stakeholders (subject matter expert, academic coordinators and faculty). The School of Continuing Studies provides education and professional development opportunities to adult learners, across a variety of learning modes including in-class, blended, and online learning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide professional expertise and advice with respect to online and computer supported teaching and learning (e-learning);
• Participate in needs assessment and contribute to the planning of e-learning projects, including the estimation of anticipated resources and timeline;
• Assist Subject Matter Experts (SME) with guidance for the production of content for online and hybrid courses;
• Advise SMEs and instructors on a variety of relevant instructional and assessment strategies;
• Advise SMEs and instructors on available technologies and their integration within the instructional strategy and learning context;
• Structure, review and edit educational material and propose revisions for improvement;
• Plan and conduct quality assurance assessment of final educational products, establish evaluation metrics and standards. Prepare and conduct focus groups;
• Write, create and adapt reference material such as flowcharts, scripts and storyboards templates for the production of educational content;
• Write and create documentation (guide-sheets, videos, etc.) as well as training and orientation modules for use by SMEs, instructors and learners;
• Deliver and facilitate training workshops and seminars;
• Address requests for assistance and further training referred by academic units;
• Contribute to the development of successful online instructional strategies and models;
• Research and recommend various instruction delivery tools and resources;
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of standard operation procedures;
• Participates in university committees and working groups;

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Master’s degree, an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Formal training and several years of experience in a field related to instructional design and/or educational technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design for online credit courses and professional development training, in a college or university environment with diverse student groups.
• Ability to apply and integrate learning theories and ADDIE model to instructional projects, specifically as they relate to online learning and the realm of adult learners.
• Management skills (process/scope management and teamwork) and demonstrated ability to respect deadlines and other project constraints.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Mastery of common educational software applications, web-conferencing tools and learning management systems (BrightSpace, Blackboard or Moodle).
• Ability to provide one-on-one coaching, consulting and group training sessions to clients.
• Demonstrated experience in training academic personnel in a university environment.
• Knowledge of French and English.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to three (3) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience / Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 05) $73,470.00 - $91,840.00 - $110,210.00

Job Profile: MPEX-SAF2F - Educational Technology - Professional 2 Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time) Supervisor: Associate Director Digital Learning Position End Date (If applicable): 2027-11-06 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-16

McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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