Instructional Designer (Temporary - 14 Months)

Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers all the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

The Instructional Designer is responsible for the planning, design, delivery, implementation and evaluation of training and development programs including curriculum content, training materials, digital experiences and job aids aligned with Hydro Ottawa’s Training Delivery Strategy and associated frameworks. The Instructional Designer is also responsible for identifying, developing and implementing training solutions that leverage technology-based learning in order to enable and drive efficiencies, performance and meet safety, legislative and regulatory compliance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal and external stakeholders to conduct training needs analysis and determine training requirements

• Develop learning objectives and structure learning activities for the effective development and implementation of training

• Research new and innovative curriculum development practices

• Apply instructional design methodologies in the creation of learning experiences and assessments

• Design and develop engaging learning experiences (on-demand, blended, experiential) for storyboards, scripts, curriculum content, training materials, e-learning modules and job aids to support various learning need using a variety of learning technologies

• Ensure the effective implementation, evaluate the effectiveness post implementation, and make recommendations for improvements

• Develop recommendations for future programs and/or revisions to existing programs to ensure the overall quality of training programs and initiatives

• Manage service agreements with external partners

• Maintain training materials, program guides; ensure latest versions are referenced

• Perform other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education in a related field preferably with a focus on Instructional Design, educational technology or adult learning

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role

• Advanced knowledge of adult learning principles

• Current and relevant knowledge of instructional design process

• Experience with immersive, digital and mobile- enabled learning technologies

• Experience managing projects and implementing change

• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite, as well as Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise, Replay)

• English essential, both oral and written; bilingualism (French/English) or other languages considered an asset

• Experience in delivering training or instructing considered an asset

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:

Ottawa, ON

This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation. Candidates selected for the pool may be offered a salary within this range if and when they are considered for a future vacancy.

Pay Range Minimum:

$74,517.10

Pay Range Maximum:

$111,775.67

Posting End Date (if applicable):

August 21, 2026

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.