L&D Designer/Developer IV

Robertson & Company Ltd. • Contract • Toronto, ON, CA • 7m ago

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled L&D Designer/Developer IV to join our clientin support of an existingvacancy.

Contract Period: 7 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: Starting from $48 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Location Type: 100% Remote
Business Hours: Monday-Friday;Core Business Hours

Job Responsibilities:

Supports varied projects, including some that operate in Agile
The IDD may need to iteratively assessing learning needs, recommending solutions broken down into 2 week increments, allocating work and delivering timely, high quality, consistent, learning solutions that positively impact business metrics
Ability to synthesize, simplify and communicate complex information and theoretical concepts while applying clear language principles
Effectively collaborates with multiple stakeholders at all levels
Ability to review source content and requirements and identify learning needs
Works directly with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to capture content-specific knowledge
Designs and develops engaging, interactive blended learning solutions ensuring learning and performance objectives are met
Ensures learning solutions align to brand, learner accessibility and principles of diversity and inclusion, leveraging established standards and guidelines and achieve success criteria while managing scope, risks and stakeholder engagement, and problem resolution
Leverages best in class common practices, agile processes and measures across the design/development function
Provides deep subject matter expertise in learning and performance consulting, including knowledge of external best practices and emerging trends; maintains best practices in agile instructional design and development and program evaluation and measurement
Provides design and development thought leadership around how to effectively design and develop in increments and/or industry knowledge and participates in knowledge transfer within the team
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
Protects the interests of the organization
Identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard activities/concerns as necessary
Maintains a culture of risk management and control
Adapts quickly to change, effectively reprioritizing work based on shifting requirements and needs of the business

Experience & Qualification Requirement:

Educational background in Instructional Design / Adult Learning Certificate
10+ years' experience as an Instructional Designer and Developer
Strong and effective communication and consulting skills to uncover learning needs, performance objectives and manage stakeholder relationships
Advanced design skills in creating high quality, fully accessible learning deliverables in all modalities (i.e. e-Learning, instructor led - classroom & virtual materials; and self-led learning, etc.)
Advanced skills developing eLearning and simulations using the Articulate 360 suite of products
Advanced MS Office (PowerPoint & Word) experience
Experience with Accessible Design (designing fully accessible solutions, testing assets through screen readers such as JAWS and for Keyboard navigation) following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) is required
Instructional Design and Development experience supporting the financial industry on complex, fast-paced transformational projects
Advanced skills developing videos using Vyond and fully accessible interactive PDF using Adobe Acrobat

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.