Senior instructional designer Jobs in Oakville, ON

The Opportunity :

The Instructional Designer will shape innovative, learner-centered experiences that are engaging, measurable, and accessible—fueling a culture of high performance across Maple Leaf Foods. This role will lead the design of strategic curricula and blended learning solutions (eLearning, facilitator-led, video, microlearning), leveraging insights and collaboration with subject matter experts to deliver content that inspires growth and drives measurable results. Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Key Accountabilities :

• Conduct needs analyses and define clear, measurable learning objectives and success criteria.
• Design curricula and learning paths using adult learning principles and models (ADDIE / SAM); storyboard, script, and prototype.
• Develop digital learning using Articulate Storyline and Rise 360; create visuals, interactions, assessments, and job aids.
• Integrate learning technologies (LMS / LRS) and data (xAPI) to track engagement and outcomes; iterate based on insights.
• Ensure accessibility standards across all assets; test with assistive technologies.
• Lead projects end-to-end with rigor—defining scope, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring quality standards across deliverables.

What You’ll Bring :

How You’ll Measure Success

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :

About Us :

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values‑based culture

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer : Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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