Instructional Designer- 6 month contract

Definity Financial; Calgary; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Calgary is seeking an experienced instructional designer to develop both e-learning and instructor-led training solutions. You will conduct needs analyses, design training programs, and ensure alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate has a relevant university degree and 2-3 years of experience in training design. Proficiency in design software and strong communication skills are required. Bilingualism is an asset.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in a relevant discipline is considered an asset.
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experience in training design and development.
• Experience designing and developing both e-learning and instructor-led training solutions.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
• Proficiency in design and e-learning software packages like Articulate and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members and internal customers.
• Ability to perform well in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and openness to feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management, organization, and project management skills.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform needs analyses to ensure learning programs support business objectives.
• Partner with leaders and SMEs to determine content requirements and delivery methods.
• Identify the optimal content design and delivery approach to achieve learning objectives.
• Design and develop self-paced and instructor-led training programs using best practices.
• Create training material aligned to business goals.
• Validate and evaluate various training and development programs.

Job description

What can you expect in this role?

• Perform needs analyses to ensure learning programs support business objectives
• Partner with leaders and SMEs to determine content requirements and delivery methods
• Identify the optimal content design and delivery approach to achieve learning objectives
• Design and develop self-paced and instructor-led training programs using instructional design best practices and e-learning creation tools (e.g., rapid authoring tools)
• Create training material, activities, and assessments that are aligned to business goals
• Validate and evaluate various training and development programs

What do you bring to this role?

• University degree or college diploma in a relevant discipline is considered an asset (e.g., Adult Education, Instructional Design, or Technical Writing / Communications)
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experience in training design and development
• Experience designing and developing both e-learning and instructor-led training solutions
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems
• Proficiency in a variety of design and e-learning software packages (i.e. Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members and internal customers
• Ability to perform well in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and an openness to feedback
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management, organization, and project management skills
• Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset

Salary range is $58,100 - $106,900