Manager, Learning Design and Fellowship Academy

If you’re excited about building systems that empower others to lead - and want to help shape Canada’s next generation of entrepreneurial, AI-ready talent for the future of work - we’d love to hear from you!

Venture for Canada is a national registered charity equipping talent across Canada with the entrepreneurial skills, mindset, and opportunities to succeed in a 21st-century economy increasingly shaped by rapid change and emerging technology. We believe that to be entrepreneurial is to act upon opportunities to create value for others.

The resourcefulness and creativity of people across Canada are essential to addressing our country’s greatest challenges. Venture for Canada serves as a catalyst for systemic social change by empowering individuals to create a more prosperous, inclusive, and innovative society.

I’m Kathleen, VFC’s Senior Manager of People Operations, and I’ll be guiding the recruitment for this role. Since joining in 2019, I’ve watched our team grow from 9 to 30+ mission-driven colleagues, and we’re thrilled to be expanding again. To learn more about our hiring process and workplace philosophy, visit our Careers page here.

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Manager, Learning Design and Fellowship Academy:

Venture for Canada (VFC) is seeking an experienced learning designer and project manager to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of the VFC Fellowship Academy during an 18-month parental leave.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, this role is ideal for a learning design leader with experience building end-to-end learning programs, managing learning designers, and curating high-quality learning events. You will shape Fellowship learning strategy, oversee curriculum development, and ensure consistently excellent learner experiences.

This is a primarily remote role, with occasional in-person travel across Canada required to support Fellowship events, conferences, and staff convenings.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the VFC Fellowship Academy.
Design learning experiences that support career transitions and prepare participants for the future of work, including practical use of AI and digital tools.
Set curriculum strategy, learning outcomes, and instructional design standards across programs and events.
Oversee the development of learning assets, including workshops, live sessions, self-paced resources, and toolkits.
Facilitate select learning experiences and curate high-quality events such as conferences and large-scale sessions.
Manage and coach the learning design team, providing clear goals and feedback.
Use research, data, and learner feedback to strengthen learning outcomes and inform Fellowship strategy.
Collaborate with Events, Admissions, and Marketing to align timelines, communications, and learner experience.
Manage budgets related to curriculum development and external facilitation.
Build strong relationships with Fellows and Alumni and support alumni-focused learning experiences.

Required Experience & Skills

Experience designing end-to-end learning programs from discovery through evaluation.
People management experience leading learning or instructional designers.
Strong background in adult learning, curriculum design, and applied learning.
Experience integrating AI, automation, and digital tools into learning experiences.
Experience curating learning events such as conferences or multi-session programs.
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Comfortable working in fast-moving, evolving environments.
A systems thinker who balances strategy with hands-on execution.

Proficiency with Google Workspace/Gmail, HubSpot, Slack, and Zoom are assets.
Ability to travel for in-person events and meetings.
Available for weekend sessions as required (approx. 4 times per year) and occasional evening sessions during the week.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Why Join Venture for Canada?

We offer competitive salaries and robust benefits, including:

Salary range: $70,000-80,000
Stipend for phone usage
Comprehensive health benefits plan after 3 months of service and RRSP matching after 6 months of service
Four weeks of paid vacation
Summer hours from May to Labour Day
Additional summer office closures, holiday closures (Dec 25–Jan 1)
Potential to work out of the country/province for up to 1 month annually
Flexible work hours and a remote work environment
Professional development funding
Funding to support the setup of your home office

Location: Virtual, home office must be within Canada.

Start Date: Early April 2026

Deadline to Apply: February 22, 2026

Internal Job Level: M1

Please note this is for an 18-month contract

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility:

Venture for Canada is dedicated to creating a workplace that fits your needs. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for accessibility. If you require accommodations, please contact us at kathleen@ventureforcanada.ca.

Additionally, all employees play a role in protecting company and customer data by adhering to the VFC information security policies and procedures.

This position is to fill an existing vacancy. Venture for Canada uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams. We will only contact applicants selected for an interview. In accordance with applicable laws, candidates who are interviewed will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.

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