L&D Designer/Developer

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company • Contract • Remote (Toronto, ON, CA) • 2w ago

Job Title: L&D Designer/Developer
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Pay range C$40 - 45/hr
Work Type: 100% Remote
Location: Toronto, ON
Schedule: Monday - Friday Core business hours

Job Description:

The main function of the L&D Instructional Designer/Developer is to consult, scope, recommend, design, and develop high-quality, fully accessible, multi-approach blended learning, evaluation, and performance solutions supporting complex, highly visible, fast-paced learning projects.

Accountabilities:

L&D Designer/Developer supports highly complex learning projects to deliver timely, high-quality, consistent learning solutions that positively impact client business metrics
Ability to synthesize, simplify, and communicate complex information and theoretical concepts while applying clear language principles
Work directly with the Course Owner and subject matter experts to capture content-specific knowledge and performance gaps, needs, and purpose to develop appropriate solutions within deadlines
Has the ability to act as a confident and collaborative partner and trusted advisor to Learning Business Partners, Designers, and Business stakeholders
Has the ability to work collaboratively with project team members
Has the ability to influence and persuade with confidence and tact
Has the ability to develop relationships and leverage partners to provide appropriate and relevant data
Designs and develops engaging, interactive blended learning solutions, ensuring learning and performance objectives are met
Ensures learning solutions align to client's brand, learner accessibility, and principles of diversity and inclusion, leveraging established standards and guidelines and achieving success criteria while managing scope, risks, and problem resolution
Leverages best-in-class common practices, processes, and measures across the design, development, and training evaluation
Has the ability to "read" data and analyze it; ability to "tell the story" that data represents
Provides deep subject matter expertise in learning and performance consulting, including knowledge of external best practices and emerging trends; maintains best practices in instructional design and development and program evaluation and measurement
Provides design and development thought leadership and/or industry knowledge and participates in knowledge transfer within the team
Adaptable and flexible with an ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
Protect the interests of the organization - identify and manage risks and escalate non-standard activities/concerns as necessary
Has the ability to apply business acumen and knowledge of client's business to establish credibility with business line clients

Must Have:

3+ years' experience as an Instructional Designer and Developer ( More developer focus with some design )
Educational background in Instructional Design / Adult Learning Certificate
Knowledge of Question Design best practices
Experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) and testing using Freedom Scientific JAWS Screen Reader
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced development skills in creating high-quality, fully accessible learning and training assessment deliverables in all modalities (i.e., proficiency assessments and surveys, eLearning and videos, self-led learning assets, etc.)
Advanced MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel & Word) and experience designing engaging virtual materials
Advanced skills developing eLearning and simulations using the Articulate 360 suite of products
Advanced skills developing videos using Vyond

Nice To Have:

Instructional Design and Development experience supporting the financial industry on complex, fast-paced projects
Training/Performance Evaluation and Consultation certification from a recognized Training Evaluation organization such as Kirkpatrick Partners, ATD, Training Industry, etc.
Advanced skills developing videos using Adobe suite of products (especially Adobe Premier Pro) and Camtasia
Process improvement or Lean Six Sigma experience
Willingness to keep up with current trends and skills in training design, development, and evaluation
2 years of evaluation, measurement, or business analysis experience
Experience creating surveys or proficiency assessments
Skills developing assessments and surveys on Qualtrics and LMS

Degree/Certifications Required:

Educational background in Instructional Design / Adult Learning Certificate

Experience

5 years of experience:

Preferences/Job Fit

Willing and able to manage multiple and varied projects and deadlines
Able to work effectively on a virtual team
Enjoys working as a contributing member of a team
Highly motivated to learn new things
Embraces and owns personal development

Consulting /consultation skills

2 years of evaluation, measurement, or business analysis experience
Experience creating surveys or proficiency assessments
Knowledge of Question Design best practices

Preference:

Submit your work portfolio (avoid Google or Microsoft OneDrive links) beforehand. The project requires complex simulation development with a thorough knowledge of building accessibility per WCAG guidelines and for both JAWS use and keyboard navigation.

About The Company:

Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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