18 Instructional Designers jobs in Canada

Job Description

Instructional Designer

Parrish & Heimbecker Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Human Resources Business Partner based on-site in Winnipeg, MB. Work and grow with a family-owned company. P&H’s roots go back over 110 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.
With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.

Benefits
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

• Design and develop e-learning content and training programs based on industry best practices
• Promote collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts to identify learning requirements and confirm existing business procedures
• Implement effective delivery and learning methods and assessments for diverse learners
• Review and analyze course evaluation data to measure the effectiveness of training programs against Key Performance Indicators
• Assist with the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS)

• Bachelor of Education, Certificate in Adult Education (e.g., CAE, CACE, PADE), or equivalent credential combined with experience in teaching
• 2 – 5 years of experience in designing and developing curriculum for online/blended environments
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Working knowledge of current and emerging instructional design methodology
• Intermediate knowledge of eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Rise & Articulate Storyline
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships through strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient leadership skills
• Agricultural industry knowledge considered an asset
• Graphic designer / marketing experience considered an asset

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Adecco is currently hiring a full-time experienced and dynamic Instructional Designer/Technical Writer/Learning Specialist to join our client team leading oil & energy company and play a key role in supporting organizational change and technology adoption. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver impactful learning experiences while translating complex technical content into clear, user-friendly materials. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project teams, and the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team to ensure effective knowledge transfer and user adoption.

• Location: Calgary, AB
• Shift: Monday to Friday | 8 hours/day
• Job type: Temporary 1-year contract | Full-time
• Compensation : $60–$100 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct training needs assessments in collaboration with the OCM and business stakeholders.
• Design learning strategies, training curricula, and delivery plans aligned with project milestones.
• Develop and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training tailored to diverse audiences.
• Create persona-based micro-learning, end-user documentation, quick reference guides, eLearning modules, job aids, and process walkthroughs.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Continuously refine materials based on feedback and lessons learned.
• Translate technical requirements, workflows, and system functionality into clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Standardize content formatting, templates, and language to align with organizational standards.
• Ensure version control and accessibility of training materials.
• Partner with the OCM to engage leaders, subject matter experts, and impacted users.
• Communicate training objectives, timelines, and expectations clearly.
• Act as a trusted advisor for end-users, incorporating their feedback into materials and delivery.
• Support the OCM in reinforcing new behaviors and practices post-training.
• Monitor training effectiveness through surveys, feedback, and adoption metrics.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to training programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in instructional design, technical writing, or learning and development, ideally in technology projects.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, change management, and training evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick).
• Proficiency with eLearning tools (Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond) and collaboration platforms (MS Teams, SharePoint, Confluence).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Experience with ERP, SaaS, or other enterprise technology projects is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders
• Works seamlessly with the OCM, project team, and business leaders.
• Adjusts quickly to project changes, priorities, and feedback.
• Produces clear, concise, and engaging learning content.
• Engages learners and stakeholders in a confident and approachable manner.
• Focused on outcomes, adoption, and business value.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Calgary area.

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time experienced and dynamic Instructional Designer/Technical Writer/Learning Specialist to join our client team leading oil & energy company and play a key role in supporting organizational change and technology adoption. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver impactful learning experiences while translating complex technical content into clear, user-friendly materials. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project teams, and the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team to ensure effective knowledge transfer and user adoption.

• Location: Calgary, AB
• Shift: Monday to Friday | 8 hours/day
• Job type: Temporary 1-year contract | Full-time
• Compensation : $60–$100 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct training needs assessments in collaboration with the OCM and business stakeholders.
• Design learning strategies, training curricula, and delivery plans aligned with project milestones.
• Develop and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training tailored to diverse audiences.
• Create persona-based micro-learning, end-user documentation, quick reference guides, eLearning modules, job aids, and process walkthroughs.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Continuously refine materials based on feedback and lessons learned.
• Translate technical requirements, workflows, and system functionality into clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Standardize content formatting, templates, and language to align with organizational standards.
• Ensure version control and accessibility of training materials.
• Partner with the OCM to engage leaders, subject matter experts, and impacted users.
• Communicate training objectives, timelines, and expectations clearly.
• Act as a trusted advisor for end-users, incorporating their feedback into materials and delivery.
• Support the OCM in reinforcing new behaviors and practices post-training.
• Monitor training effectiveness through surveys, feedback, and adoption metrics.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to training programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in instructional design, technical writing, or learning and development, ideally in technology projects.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, change management, and training evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick).
• Proficiency with eLearning tools (Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond) and collaboration platforms (MS Teams, SharePoint, Confluence).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Experience with ERP, SaaS, or other enterprise technology projects is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders
• Works seamlessly with the OCM, project team, and business leaders.
• Adjusts quickly to project changes, priorities, and feedback.
• Produces clear, concise, and engaging learning content.
• Engages learners and stakeholders in a confident and approachable manner.
• Focused on outcomes, adoption, and business value.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Calgary area.

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

Reporting to the VP Employee Experience, the Instructional Designer designs and delivers training programs that support our internal workforce. This position collaborates closely with members of the talent and culture team and other key internal stakeholders to assess learning needs, recommend, create and deliver effective, engaging, and scalable learning solutions that drive employee performance towards achieving organizational goals. The Instructional Designer creates and arranges training on systems, compliance, policies, processes, leadership and other soft skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Applies instructional design principles to develop and deliver cohesive and effective courses, both instructor-led and web-based, with measurable outcomes
• Creates training content, resources, job aids, learning assessments, surveys and other collateral to reinforce the training experience
• Manages all phases of the development of courses, ensuring timelines are met
• Works with stakeholders to create, review, and revise training content and materials. Responsible for training content that supports identified competencies
• Collaborates with the Talent and Culture team, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to ensure content and delivery align with business goals and learner needs
• Identifies opportunities and activities to promote knowledge and skills transfer before, during and after the learning initiative
• Facilitates instructor-led and web-based training sessions, ensuring content delivery is clear, interactive, and aligned with learner needs
• Creates and conducts ‘train the trainer’ sessions, ensuring that the trainers are well versed on the training objectives, content, and delivery schedule
• Supports People Leaders in the delivery of talent and culture training content
• Organizes and coordinates training schedules including creating, distributing and managing the training invitations as well as organizing training rooms and snacks
• Monitors, tracks, and produces reports on training completion rates
• Leverages feedback, training data, and insights to evaluate program impact and refine content
• Manages the Learning Management System for all new hire onboardings. Troubleshoots employee issues and provides solutions
• Responsible for the timely execution of cyclical compliance training through the Learning Management System
• Reviews and updates the training content to ensure relevance, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with current business practices
• Manages multiple learning projects with excellence in execution, meeting deadlines while upholding an engaging learner experience

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in instructional design or training development roles, preferably in a professional services environment
• 2 years project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resources, related field or equivalent experience
• 14PL certification is preferred– Certified Training and Development professional (CTDP)
• Experience working with LMS (Learning Management Systems)
• Experience with Articulate 360, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite
• Applied understanding of the principles of instructional design and adult learning
• Excellent written communication skills with an ability to write effective instructional text
• Engaging and professional presentation and facilitation skills
• Self starter, flexible, and proven ability to work independently
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced working environment
• Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance
• Adept at relationship building and open to feedback
• Knowledge of talent trends, emerging learning technologies, and advanced thinking around development solutions to accelerate talent and organizational effectiveness
• Role requires written and oral fluency in English. Fluency in French is an asset

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of and experience with AI (Artificial Intelligence) applied to the design and development of learning initiatives
• Graphic design experience (eg. Canva)
• Change management certification is an asset
• PMP designation an asset

What’s In It For You?

Working at Procom, you will have a significant impact on your candidates lives and the community, but you will also be rewarded with:

• Flexible work/life balance options - Hybrid office policy.
• Generous vacation and sick day policy.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentorship.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact on people’s lives.
• Work in a fun, dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.