Company description
The Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) is an educational nonprofit organization that promotes the knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. Our Vision: To be the recognized leader of municipal health, safety, and environment (HSE) excellence and an innovative provider of prevention, education, and business solutions.
Our Mission: To guide municipal employers and workers in implementing effective HSE management systems and data-driven prevention campaigns and to support the effective transfer of knowledge through classroom, virtual instructor-led, and self-paced learning.
Our Mandate: To provide meaningful health, safety, and environmental training and education programs to our members cost-effectively.
Our Values: Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Openness, Results Driven
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Learning and Design Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting our Learning Management System (LMS) while creating compelling and engaging learning experiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise across all stages of learning design—from needs analysis to evaluation—possess strong analytical skills to optimize learning strategies and have a solid understanding of eLearning technologies, instructional design methodologies, and adult learning principles.
Key Responsibilities
1. Instructional Design & Development:
o Apply instructional design principles (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create interactive eLearning courses, workshops, presentations, and learning materials.
o Collaborate with subject matter experts to transform traditional content into engaging eLearning formats.
o Leverage eLearning software (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia tools to develop practical online courses.
o Conduct learning needs assessments, identify knowledge gaps, and provide actionable recommendations.
o Create detailed design documents, storyboards, performance-based tasks, and course content that outline instructional strategies, objectives, and learner activities.
o Use analytical skills to evaluate course design effectiveness and implement metrics to assess training impact and drive iterative improvements.
2. LMS Support and Utilization:
o Leverage LMS functionalities to create, organize, and publish courses and learning materials aligned with instructional design principles.
o Support user management tasks such as tracking learner progress and resolving basic LMS-related queries.
o Collaborate with LMS administrators to ensure the system supports designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences.
o Generate and interpret LMS reports to analyze learner engagement, assess training effectiveness, and provide actionable insights for course improvement.
o Work with enterprise tools to ensure the smooth integration of content and learning data into the LMS for effective tracking and reporting.
3. Interested Parties Collaboration:
o Work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure learning initiatives meet organizational needs and align with strategic objectives.
o Collaborate with instructors, marketing team, and client success team to ensure course development, course updates, and standards implementation are effectively communicated and shared among all relevant interested parties.
o Support change management and interested parties engagement by offering consultative advice and best practices for implementing learning and development initiatives.
o Organize and lead meetings with internal and external interested parties to gather insights, align on objectives, and address training requirements.
o Conduct interested parties sessions to train teams, share new information, and ensure consistent communication on course developments, changes, or learning standards.
4. Evaluation & Continuous Improvement:
o Assess the impact and effectiveness of in-house and third-party training solutions, identifying areas for improvement and making iterative updates.
o Design and apply metrics to measure learner outcomes, engagement, and the impact of training on organizational objectives.
o Partner with a team of learning specialists and instructional designers to design, update, or modify courses, ensuring quality and alignment with learning goals.
o Regularly review course evaluations, learner feedback, and performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
o Offer advisory services to interested parties in learning and development initiatives, ensuring alignment with competency frameworks, industry standards (like IACET), and organizational development plans.
o Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in instructional design, learning management, and organizational development.
Qualifications
· Education:
o Post-secondary diploma, certificate, or degree specializing in Education, Learning Design, or a related field.
· Experience:
o 5+ years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, and LMS management.
o Proven ability to develop eLearning content using tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar platforms.
o Hands-on experience designing performance-based tasks, assessments, and storyboards while collaborating with subject matter experts.
o Experience working with industry-recognized instructional frameworks (like IACET).
o Demonstrated ability to review course evaluations, analyze performance data, and recommend actionable changes.
o Previous experience providing advisory and consultative support to interested parties on learning and development initiatives.
Skills
· Technical Skills:
o Strong understanding of adult learning theories and instructional design frameworks (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy).
o Proficiency in eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate) and LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).
o Expertise in eLearning standards such as SCORM, xAPI, and AICC.
o Analytical skills to interpret learning data and assess the effectiveness of training programs.
o Familiarity with WCAG compliance standards to ensure accessible learning materials.
o Problem-solving skills to address technical and design challenges effectively.
o Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint).
· Behavioral Skills:
o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage competing priorities.
o Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement, taking ownership of tasks, and driving projects forward independently.
o Excels in building solid relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients, fostering a positive team-oriented environment.
o Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.
o Willingness to adapt to new technologies, processes, and feedback to continually grow and improve performance.
o Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
o Takes full responsibility for tasks, ensuring attention to detail and delivering work aligned with organizational goals.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $71,415.00-$107,122.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- instructional design: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2W7
Expected start date: 2025-02-23
