Learning Designer (Contract)

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a talented Learning Designer to join their dynamic team for a one-year contract. This role involves designing engaging learning activities and developing compelling course content tailored to the organization's goals. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to create quality learning programs and utilize various e-learning authoring tools. If you have a passion for instructional design and a knack for visual communication, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in learning and instructional design.
• Ability to design eLearning and instructor-led training materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging learning activities and course content.
• Conduct quality assurance testing and develop user guides.

Skills

Communication Skills

Instructional Design

E-learning Development

Visual Design Skills

Time Management

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education or related field

Tools

Articulate

Adobe Captivate

Adobe Creative Suite CS6

HTML

Javascript

Job description

Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works to support operational excellence. The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our Functional Services Teams (FSTs) include Corporate Development, Finance, HR, HSSE, IT, Legal, Marketing/Communications, Practice Services and Real Estate and Procurement. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Learning Designer to join our team for a one-year contract! Our team of learning specialists tailor training programs to align with the goals and culture of the organization. Our team combines adult learning principles, instructional design and technical writing with web and graphic technology to develop solutions for learning, performance and communication challenges.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging learning activities and compelling course content
• Work with subject matter experts to complete quality learning programs for self-paced and virtual deliveries. This may include development of needs assessments, learning objectives, course outlines, and content (e.g. eLearning storyboards, PowerPoint presentations, participant/facilitator guides, and learning manuals)
• Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure effectiveness
• Conduct quality assurance testing
• Develop user guides, quick reference guides, and job aids
• Produce “how to” videos for use of learning management systems
• Work as a producer in Microsoft Teams or other virtual learning or meeting platforms
• Edit documents in accordance with established style guidelines

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent communication skills, including writing and editing
• Bilingualism in English and French would be considered an asset
• Ability to analyze learning aims and objectives to design training solutions
• Ability to design and develop eLearning and instructor-led training materials for adult learners
• Visual design skills to produce a variety of graphic, animation, audio-visual, simulation and script design and layout work for eLearning
• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate)
• Experience with the Web environment (e.g., HTML, Javascript)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Ability to quickly learn new software programs
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher education with specialization in Adult Education, Business, Instructional Design, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in learning and instructional design.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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