Instructional Designer - 12 Month Contract

D2L

Kitchener, Ontario

4d ago

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners.

And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 20 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead : to transform the way the world learns and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

JOB SUMMARY :

We are looking for an energetic Instructional Designer to guide the design and development of online learning programs delivered through Brightspace.

You will be part of a team that includes content developers, graphic designers, and multi-media experts all eager to collaborate on industry leading solutions.

Bring your creativity and enthusiasm to D2L to help us change the way the world learns.

HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT?

Lead the design and development of online courses using Brightspace

Apply pedagogical principles as appropriate in course planning and strategy

Leverage the features and functionality of Brightspace for optimized learner experience

Conduct client needs assessments and develop course strategies

Guide subject matter experts through course creation process

Edit and organize source content

Organize and advise on additional course assets and requirements

Prepare course storyboards for client approvals and developer use

Maintain open, clear communications with all team members throughout project

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE :

Minimum of 3 years experience designing, developing, and / or implementing interactive e-learning programs / courseware

Experience designing web-based course development

Familiarity or experience with Brightspace or other learning management systems

Proficiency with Microsoft suite is required

Experience with any rapid authoring tools is beneficial

Experience with Adobe suite is considered an asset

Knowledge of HTML / CSS is considered an asset

Why we’re awesome

Key reasons you should apply :

Supported to do the best work of your life

Mission to transform the way the world learns

1 company in North America for Candidate Experience (beating out all the other companies you know). Plus, we have an amazing company that keeps winning awards for Most Admired Company Culture, Best Managed, Best Company for Young People, and so many others.

Plus, we also offer :

Flexible work hours

Two paid volunteer days

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