Instructional Designer

About This Role

This full-time, permanent position is for an Instructional Designer who will contribute to the content development process for AI literacy programming. The role leverages pedagogical expertise to guide a team of educators in developing high-quality AI and ML content, ensuring it meets accessibility requirements and is tailored to the right audiences at the most impactful times. Reporting to the Manager, Instructional Support, the Instructional Designer serves as a key member of the Training team and is an active participant in executing Amii’s business functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the development and maintenance of an optimal learning environment for clients
• Support the development of curriculum that is engaging and centred around the learner's needs, tailored for multiple delivery formats, including blended learning, HyFlex, and microcredential programs
• Ensure all digital learning content adheres to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards to provide an inclusive learning experience
• Apply universal design principles throughout the curriculum development process to create accessible and inclusive learning experiences for all learners
• Utilize rapid authoring tools to create high-quality e-learning content
• Identify problem-solving approaches in collaboration with team members, contributing to a culture of creative solutions
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency within the Training team, streamlining processes for better performance
• Contribute to the effective coordination and management of internal tools and resources, ensuring they support both learner success and overall team effectiveness

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Education, Machine Learning, or related field
• 3+ years of instructional design experience
• Experience developing and delivering curriculum; designing effective learning exercises, illustrations of technical concepts, training and evaluation tools
• Proficient in eLearning systems such as Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline), D2L Brightspace
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet project deadlines
• Inquisitive, with an interest in and ability to test new educational tools and technologies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to identify the needs of stakeholders and create/drive new solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Demonstrates a positive, group-win approach and a willingness to help, learn, and share
• Demonstrates adaptability and effectively manages shifting priorities
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application