Instructional Designer

Permanent Full Time 

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Our award-winning Learning and Development team is looking for an Instructional Designer (ID). This role reports to Associate Manager, Instructional Design and Delivery. 

As an ID, you will design, develop, implement and/or measure employee and people leader initiatives aligned to the learning, performance, and strategic needs of the organization.  You will engage with project/initiative teams to help develop, execute, and sustain organizational change required for Canada Life and its employees to succeed. This role will be focused on supporting our Technology Division for Canada Life.

What you will do:
•    Participate in strategic Technology learning initiatives, including defining/validating appropriate success measures, reviewing needs assessment, developing plans to achieve, and managing all elements of the learning and/or technology stream.
•    Design, review, and shape learning deliverables in collaboration with subject matter experts, project stakeholders, and our Technology Learning Relationship Manager. 
•    Maintain a keen understanding of learning trends, developments, and best practices.
•    Drive and deliver operational excellence through sustainable program recommendations, formalized maintenance strategies, measurement and evaluation strategies.
•    Test and implement learning solutions in partnership with other team members, including accessibility and LMS testing. 

 What you will bring:
•    3+ years of experience working in a corporate, technology, or L&D environment, concentrated around learning, performance and/or learning project/program management.
•    Strong instructional design background, or experience designing learning and performance support assets.
•    Strong learning technology and graphic/visual design skills, ideally with experience designing in tools such as Articulate, Canva, Vyond, etc.  Experience with Microsoft applications is expected (PowerPoint, Word, Teams etc.)
•    Experience in a learning role supporting a Technology division/team. 
•    Experience using and/or building learning for the strategic portfolio and project management software Clarity is a great asset.
•    Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively coordinate multiple deadlines.
•    Working with great autonomy while also embracing collaboration with team and project members to lead through ambiguity and deliver best learning outcomes and experiences for impacted audience.
•    Ideal education includes a post-secondary Degree/Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A specialized learning and/or certificate (i.e. CTP/CTDP) is an asset.
•    Proven passion/interest in learning-related topics and activities, being a lifelong learner, with a drive for self-improvement.Proven passion/interest in learning-related topics and activities, being a lifelong learner, with a drive for self-improvement.
•    French and English is an asset in order to support clients from various jurisdictions. 

What we offer:
•    Opportunity to help our Technology division deliver on key initiatives
•    Work with a professional L&D team AND great partners in your business.
•    Generous benefit package ($2,000 cad/year educational support, $5,000cad/year for therapist/psychologist support, employer contribution matching, RRSP package, and more)
•    Hybrid role allowing 2 days per week at home.

Extra:
•    Please include a link to your ID work samples in your resume (for example, a link to Google drive/OneDrive, or a portfolio website). 
•    It is a hybrid role (minimum 3 days a week in-office) and can be based out of London, Montreal, Toronto or Winnipeg.

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The base salary for this position is between  $52,800 - $97,700 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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