Instructional Designer

Location: Toronto ON, Windsor ON, or Montreal QC, Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site

Language: Strong written and spoken English is required. French proficiency is an asset.

Duration: 6-month contract

Background Check Requirement: Successful candidates may be required to complete an employment and criminal background check.

 

About the Opportunity

Our non-profit and financial services client is seeking an Instructional Designer to support the rollout of a new enterprise system. In this role, you will shape the design of an organization-wide training program that helps employees build confidence, capability, and readiness for a major transformation. You will work closely with cross-functional partners who are passionate about creating a smooth experience for learners and the teams who support them.

This is a collaborative opportunity where your ability to map curriculum, design multi-modal learning experiences, and translate complex business and system requirements into meaningful training will truly make an impact. You will contribute to a highly visible project that strengthens the organization’s ability to adapt, innovate, and grow.

 

What’s in it for You

You will join a workplace that values collaboration and thoughtful problem-solving. This role offers exposure to a large enterprise implementation and the chance to contribute to a learning program that will be used across the organization. You will work with supportive partners who prioritize learner experience, clear communication, and strong design principles.

 

Your Responsibilities

• In this role, you will design the overall structure and flow of the training curriculum, including modules, learning pathways, and content sequencing.
• You will lead curriculum mapping and ensure alignment with business processes and system rollout requirements.
• You will collaborate with Trainers, Learning Experience Designers, and SMEs to translate program-level objectives into course-level designs.
• You will identify content needs, skill gaps, and role-specific learning requirements.
• You will develop high-level instructional strategies for eLearning, instructor-led training, job aids, and performance support materials.
• You will ensure consistency, accessibility, and instructional integrity across all program components.
• You will establish evaluation plans to measure effectiveness at both module and program levels.
• You will manage timelines, documentation, and collaboration workflows in a dynamic project environment.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or program-level learning design in a corporate or complex environment.
• Post-secondary education in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Experience designing multi-modal learning programs including eLearning, instructor-led, and blended formats.

• Strong knowledge of Backwards design and scaffolding design.

• Strong knowledge of curriculum mapping, needs analysis, and alignment of content to learning outcomes.
• Solid understanding of learning theories, instructional models, and adult learning principles.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to work in fast-paced environments.

 

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.