Instructional Designer (Level 5)-Internal position

Instructional Designer - Toronto

Working in a highly collaborative environment, the Instructional Designer is accountable for the design of learning and performance-focused solutions, for initiatives across CSI that support growth. The Instructional Designer will demonstrate expert knowledge and application of adult learning principles, curriculum design, and appropriate instructional design methods to the development of learning products.

This position requires its holder to create instructionally sound design documents in terms of structure, flow, content coverage and complexity level, which is achieved by defining the learning objectives by leveraging learning needs assessment for job/task analysis, and learner environment analysis findings.

Responsibilities include: scoping project objectives, understanding expectations of target audiences, conducting needs analysis, defining the learning objectives, developing curriculum plans, developing detailed learning plans, designing learning programs, creating and articulating work packages for content developers, writing instructional material, creating draft exam blueprints, and evaluation strategies.

What you will bring to this role:

·         5+ years of progressive working experience in the field of Instructional Design.

·         Bachelor of Arts degree or comparable credential.

·         Post secondary education in instructional design, adult education, or related field.

·         Expertise in needs assessment, research, design and evaluation.

·         Proven proficiency in utilizing instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills to meet the needs of the target audience.

·         Demonstrated ability to develop detailed design documents and storyboards.

·         Maintains knowledge of latest trends, developments and best practices in educational design and delivery field and brings these best practices to solutions.

·         Ability to research, formulate, and articulate a vision for the future of learning programs.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and familiarity with graphic design elements and software that support the instructional design process (e.g. Visio).

·         Demonstrated ability in building effective relationships with business and client partners.

·         Strong project and people management skills.  Must be able to function as a leader, individual contributor, and a collaborator.

·         Experience designing solutions for the Financial Services Industry would be considered an asset.

·         CTDP Designation considered an asset.