Training Specialist

Senior Training Specialist

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 92 Days
Rate: $363 per day

Work Arrangement: 5 Days Onsite

Must-Have Skills

• Adobe Captivate Classic.

• Articulate 360 Creating e-learning courses using these two platforms.

• Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provides application and product training to both technical and non-technical users.

• Develops, designs and delivers training material to both technical and non-technical users.

General Skills

• Experience in the development, design and delivery of training material for both technical and non-technical users at the specified experience level.

• Knowledge and experience in delivering training on specified packages and platforms.

• Experience delivering subject matter training sessions both in person and through live online sessions via teleconference or webinar.

• Experience creating, developing, documenting and/or updating training strategies.

• Experience developing documentation and gathering required information to structure content and course design requirements.

• Experience building training plans for stakeholders.

• Experience developing and delivering technical training plans and materials for both technical and non-technical users.

• Excellent organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills.

• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Mandatory Skills

• Experience with presentation tools such as PowerPoint, Adobe, Adobe Captivate Classic, Articulate 360, Image software for screen capture.

• Experience delivering solution training, developing training documentation or job aids, as well as identifying new training opportunities for clients.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements Digital Learning Development and Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience developing and maintaining online learning solutions using Articulate 360, including Storyline and Rise.

• Experience converting and redeveloping legacy e-learning assets from platforms such as Adobe Captivate into modern learning authoring tools.

• Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying e-learning courses, simulations, assessments, and interactive learning activities.

• Experience applying accessibility standards and best practices, including compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements.

• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), LearnON deployment processes, and e-learning publishing standards.

Analytical and Instructional Design Skills

• Demonstrated experience analyzing existing learning content and identifying opportunities to improve instructional design, learner engagement, and content effectiveness.

• Ability to gather, assess, and validate business and training requirements with subject matter experts and stakeholders.

• Experience redesigning complex learning content, simulations, assessments, and learning activities to align with adult learning principles and best practices.

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate learning objectives, identify content gaps, and recommend effective learning solutions.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Skills

• Strong collaboration and consultation skills to work effectively with project teams, subject matter experts, business stakeholders, and technical resources.

• Experience facilitating content review sessions, gathering feedback, and translating stakeholder requirements into learning solutions.

• Ability to prepare documentation, project updates, and presentations for management and stakeholder audiences.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and instructional design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Project Management and Organizational Skills

• Experience managing multiple course development activities and deliverables within established timelines and project schedules.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet project milestones.

• Experience supporting quality assurance, accessibility validation, user acceptance testing, and defect resolution activities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality learning solution within tight project timelines.

Additional Information

• This is an onsite position. The resource is expected to work Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, excluding lunch breaks.

• Candidates selected for an interview will have to complete an assignment prior to the interview. Details will be sent to respective candidates at the interview stage.

• Interviews will be held in person.