Senior Learning & Development Design Specialist -18 Month Contract

Socket.dev; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Group benefits package

Assistance program

Job summary

TJX Canada is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Design Specialist for an 18-month contract in Mississauga. You will lead the creation of instructor-led training, eLearning, and visual learning solutions across multiple projects, partnering with diverse teams to drive impact.

You’ll guide learning strategy, work with a broad range of collaborators, and shape experiences that develop associates. This role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and impactful design leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in instructional design or e-learning design.
• Adult Learning or Instructional Design certificate/program required.
• Strong project management including detailed development plans and timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build relationships with partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects of 6 months or less with varying complexity, creating charters and milestones.
• Evaluate training processes and revise programs based on assessments.
• Act as SME for design principles and apply evidence-based learning theories.
• Mentor and coach design team members and share knowledge.

Skills

Instructional Design

E-learning design

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Adult Learning or Instructional Design certificate

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

TJX Canada

At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, HomeSense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Senior Learning & Development Design Specialist - 18 Month Contract to lead the development and implementation of innovative learning experiences that help associates grow and perform at their best across TJX Canada. In this role, you’ll manage multiple concurrent projects, creating instructor‑led training, eLearning programs, and visual learning solutions while partnering with a wide range of collaborators. You’ll have the opportunity to drive meaningful business impact, influence learning strategy, and shape engaging development experiences that support organizational success. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy bringing creative learning solutions to life, this is an exciting opportunity to expand your influence and expertise.

Why Work With Us?

• We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture.
• Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
• Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
• Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well‑being resources.

What You’ll Do:

• Leading projects of 6 months or less in duration with a varying span of complexity, across all functional groups, and includes developing project charters and project goals, creating milestones/Gantt charts (using Microsoft Project), meeting with business leads regularly to ensure alignment to project outcomes and meet business priorities.
• Evaluates and assesses the delivery and use of various training processes, programs, products and support materials and makes revisions based on assessments.
• Acts as the subject matter expert for design principles and concepts, leading the research on evidence based learning theories and applying standard methodologies in the areas of program design and evaluation.
• Provides leadership to team members by providing coaching and mentoring on design work and technology knowledge sharing and organizing/leading specialist meetings.

About You:

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relative work experience in Instructional Design and/or e-learning design, facilitation experience is an asset.
• Adult Learning or Instructional Design certificate/program completion.
• Solid project management skills including preparing and maintaining detailed development plans for projects; understanding and applying principles of project control; ability to manage multiple projects to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to read, write, communicate and interpret information accurately; able to develop and build relationships with internal and external partners / team members.

Posting Details:

• Posting End Date: September 11th. 2026

Additional Information: Candidates aged 18 and over will be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of the hiring process.

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

TJX Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Address:

60 Standish Court

Location:

CAN Home Office Mississauga ONSalary Range: $ 76,620.00-$107,268.00 /year *This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.