Instructional Designer -- 2025-66

Calgary, Alberta

Position Title: Instructional Designer
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Strong possibility of extensions)

Mandatory Requirement: Completion of soft checks, as the project involves work with a financial institution.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly skilled Instructional Designer to join a dynamic project team focused on driving learning and adoption across multiple enterprise-level technology implementations. The role involves end-to-end design and delivery of learning experiences that enable employees to successfully adapt to new tools, systems, and processes.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, analyze learning needs, and create high-impact, user-focused learning solutions that support organizational change and capability development.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to identify capability gaps and define learning objectives aligned with business outcomes.
Design, develop, and implement full-cycle learning experiences, including e-learning modules, facilitator-led sessions, videos, and blended learning programs.
Curate and integrate internal and external content into cohesive, engaging learning journeys.
Apply human-centered design, design thinking, and visual storytelling to enhance learning outcomes.
Manage and coordinate learning programs through all phases — from initiation and development to delivery, adoption, and review.
Develop and analyze learning metrics to measure effectiveness and make data-driven improvements.
Collaborate with change management and project teams to ensure seamless rollout and adoption of learning initiatives.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels to deliver polished, professional learning solutions.

Key Skills & Competencies

Instructional Design & Learning Development: End-to-end design and delivery of learning content using modern authoring tools.
Learning Needs Analysis & Program Facilitation: Experience creating targeted learning paths for various user groups.
Experience Design & Visual Design: Ability to use layout, multimedia, and video elements to enhance learner engagement.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate across teams.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Analytical mindset for interpreting learning data and adjusting strategy.
Prioritization & Project Management: Skilled at managing multiple learning initiatives and deadlines.

Preferred Experience

8+ years of experience in instructional design, learning and development, or related fields.
Background in technology-driven transformation, system implementations, or process modernization projects.
Exposure to designing training for enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, or workflow management tools).
Familiarity with Visual Design, Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, and Project Delivery frameworks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or a related field.