Instructional Designer (Term)

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Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Learning & Development team as an Instructional Designer for a one-year term. This diverse team of professionals challenges the status quo by cultivating a value-based culture that drives team member success. As a trusted advisor, you’ll support the educational needs of our firm through best-in-class learning opportunities that engage, inspire and provide team members with the skills and expertise to keep them at the top of their game.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and evaluate learning solutions that align to business needs, learner requirements and appropriate instructional strategies across instructor-led, virtual, digital, blended and performance support formats
• Lead the analysis, design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of multiple learning initiatives simultaneously, managing competing priorities and timelines
• Consult with stakeholders to assess learning needs, synthesize complex information and translate content into clear, engaging and instructionally sound learning experiences and support materials
• Create high-quality learning content and supporting materials across multiple formats, including job aids, facilitator guides, learner materials, eLearning modules and performance support resources
• Develop visually effective learning assets, storyboards, graphics, diagrams, simulations and multimedia elements that enhance comprehension, engagement and learner experience
• Recommend and apply the most effective mix of learning modalities, including instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, microlearning, blended learning and on-the-job support tools
• Research, evaluate and recommend innovative learning approaches, emerging technologies and modern design practices to continuously enhance learning effectiveness, engagement, accessibility and scalability
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, accessibility considerations and learner-centered design practices in all learning solutions
• Use learner feedback, data and business input to evaluate learning effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external learning partners, technology providers, subject matter experts and key stakeholders
• Develop a strong understanding of MNP’s services, business priorities and industry context to ensure learning solutions are relevant, practical and aligned to business outcomes
• Identify opportunities to improve learning design processes, tools and standards and contribute fresh ideas that drive innovation and continuous improvement within the team

Skills and Experience

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree, diploma or certification in instructional design, adult education, learning and development, educational technology or a related field
• Ability to communicate in French and English is preferred (both written and verbal)
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in instructional design, training development or learning experience design
• Experience designing and developing eLearning solutions for adult learners using interactive and multimedia approaches
• Proficiency with authoring and content development tools such as Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise), Camtasia, Vyond and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience with learning management systems and digital learning environments is considered an asset
• Experience designing learning solutions within professional services, corporate learning or other complex business environments is considered an asset
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables
• Strong writing and content design skills, with the ability to create clear, concise and learner-focused materials
• Experience in professional services, corporate learning or other complex business environments is considered an asset