Learning Design Specialist

Longo's; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a passionate Learning Design Specialist for a 6-month contract in Canada. This role involves supporting and developing engaging learning programs. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, using ADDIE methodology for design, and enhancing digital learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience with eLearning tools, a background in Adult Education, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on customer service and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Learning and Development in a retail or food production environment.
• Experience with eLearning tools and LMS Platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of learning programs.
• Manage end-to-end program execution for assigned Learning and Development programs.
• Develop creative blended learning experiences using ADDIE methodology.

Skills

eLearning authoring tools

video creation software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

strong creativity

analytical skills

problem-solving skills

organization skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Adult Education, Human Resources, or Business

Designation in I4PL or HRPA (preferred)

Tools

Articulate 360

Vyond

Axonify

Job description

We are looking for a Learning Design Specialist who is passionate about food and enjoys working in a fast paced, customer service centric, team environment! Are you passionate about Learning? Do you have experience as a Learning & Development Professional? Why not join us? Position: Learning Design Specialist – 6 Month Contract The Learning Design Specialist is a key contributor to the Learning and Development team with the objective of supporting the designing, delivering, tracking, and administration/ reporting on learning and development programs and courses. Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, the Learning Design Specialist is responsible to provide support to the design, develop, enhance, and deliver engaging blended learning solutions to enhance the learners experience and align the learning outcomes with measurable business results.

What you’ll do:

• Support the development of learning programs and courses in conjunction the Learning & Development Manager and internal and external stakeholders in alignment with L&D objectives.
• End to end program execution for assigned L&D Programs and Courses. Including leadership and learning programs, refresher courses, department specific courses and others as identified.
• Assess, design, develop and update programs and course components (communications, calendars, content, reporting, tracking) to align with business needs, keeping within adult learning principles and on trend with available learning tools.
• Responsible to work with SME-s (Subject Matter Experts) for content reviews to ensure that content is updated as needed and remains relevant to the business.
• Design and develop creative digital blended learning experiences, using ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation & Evaluation) methodology.
• Develop e-learning modules and videos using software tools such as Articulate 360 and Vyond.
• Track and provide metrics and performance updates.
• Transform existing training into e-learning content to be delivered through the Axonify Learning Platform.
• Use and/or recommends available platforms to curate/reference materials to use in courses. Such as, LinkedIn Learning, Axonify Marketplace, etc.
• Manage, track, and ensure processing of the Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• In collaboration with L&D Manager, team and other key stakeholders, provides support and leadership to learning and development events.

What we are looking for:

• Post-secondary school education in Adult Education, Human Resources and/or Business
• A professional designation, or working towards designations in I4PL and/or HRPA preferred
• 2-4 years- experience in a Learning and Development related field in a multi-unit retail, distribution centre and/or food production environment is preferred
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools, video creation software and LMS Platforms. Articulate 360, Vyond and Axonify experience is preferred
• Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft desk-top applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams)
• Excellent organization skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong creativity and attention to detail

Work Environment:

• The position requires periodic work outside regular business hours to meet ongoing reporting and project deadlines and business requirements as they arise
• The work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions
• Primary location is Longo’s Support Centre but travel to store locations and other business units will be required at times
• The work involves limited physical effort, as would normally be encountered in an office environment
• The work involves extended periods of intense sensory effort

Longo’s is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for. If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at:Telephone: [phone]Email: [e-mail]: 8800 Huntington Road, Vaughan, ON, L4H 3M6