Digital Instructional Designer

Status : Regular Full time

Working Conditions : Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office)

Education Level : 4-year University Degree

Location : Toronto, Ontario

Shifts(s) : Days

Travel : 50%

Deadline to Apply : July 2nd, 2024.

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers.

Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people.

Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on and off the job.

ACCOMMODATIONS

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If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Digital Instructional Designer.

Reporting to the Section Manager of Learning & Development, this role is responsible for incorporating dynamic multimedia elements, such as videos and animations, into both classroom and online training settings.

This role involves assessing service requests, consulting with clients, coordinating resources, developing frameworks, and implementing the necessary action plans to enhance the multimedia content and training experience while aligning with adult learning principles.

This role will manage digital learning projects from end to end.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan, organize and oversee the execution of assigned projects, ensuring their successful completion within the given constraints of time, budget, and scope.
• Collaborate with trainers, facilitators and subject matter experts to identify training needs, goals and objectives.
• Conduct research and gather relevant materials, including legislation, codes, standards, and other compliance requirements to be used in determining training solutions.
• Design and develop multimedia content for virtual learning, such as videos, animations, interactive presentations, and quizzes.
• Develop scripts and storyboards for videos and other learning modalities.
• Undertake postproduction activities including video editing, visual effects, transitions and quality control.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of existing training programs and new training requests, identifying appropriate opportunities for the application of multimedia and ed-tech solutions to enhance learning outcomes that align with business objectives.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for trainers and learners using virtual learning tools and platforms.
• Collaborate with IT or technical teams to ensure smooth operation of e-learning systems and resolve any technical issues.
• Use metrics and feedback to guide continuous improvement in learning strategies and content.
• Execute and achieve project results within commercial confidentiality requirements and vendor / designer Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Propose innovations and improvements based on knowledge of training industry developments and computer technologies.
• Other Duties as Required

EDUCATION

4-year university degree in Adult Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Digital Media Production, Computer Science, Animation, or by having the equivalent level of education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 6 years’ relatable experience
• A comprehensive knowledge of eLearning methodologies, marketing, multimedia content creation, and training technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications to communicate with diverse stakeholders, management, and project teams.
• Requires substantial experience in marketing, eLearning, and digital content creation, underpinned by a strong understanding of adult education principles and web technologies.
• A proven track record in managing projects is essential, demonstrating skills in coordinating teams, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality instructional materials.
• Knowledge and experience are required in conducting market research, analyzing data, identifying target markets, developing materials using modern technologies and adaptive platforms.
• Familiarity with the latest trends in technology and a capacity to adapt to an evolving environment is required.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change :

Safety it’s our business.

Integrity always lead with integrity.

Excellence never satisfied with good enough.

Inclusion working together for powerful outcomes.

Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility.

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you :

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you :

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to the communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at by 11 : 59 PM E.S.T. July 2nd, 2024 . OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women).

We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process.

This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code / Canadian Human Rights Act.

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