Instructional Designer, Contractor role (3 -6 months)

Compensation Band: 4

Normal Hiring range: $34.40 to $43.00 CAD per hour

Your expertise shapes our business

At the CWB Group, we find fulfillment and inspiration knowing that we are performing meaningful and purposeful work. Every day is a new adventure with opportunities to learn from industry leaders and, most importantly, from each other. When you join the CWB Group, you become part of a diverse and inclusive, tight-knit team passionate about making a global impact. Learn more about the CWB Group.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.

Work with us and achieve your career goals For almost 75 years, our employees have been the backbone of our business, driving our success and extraordinary reputation. We challenge our employees to take charge of their careers and provide growth opportunities, tools and resources to reach their goals.

What to expect:

The Instructional Designer, Contractor position, will have a solid background in both instructional design and technical writing, with the ability to create engaging and effective learning materials and documentation. Below is the highlight of their role:

This is 3-6 months contract role and includes:

Responsibilities:

Instructional design

  • Apply adult learning and instructional design theories, practices, and methods to create effective learning products that meet project learning objectives and stakeholder expectations
  • Ensure learning products meet accessibility standards
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify learner-critical knowledge, skills and behaviour
  • Collaborate with Online Development to design effective and aligned online learning activities
  • Develop storyboards and instructional scripts
  • Perform quality control checks on deliverables
  • Oversee version control, project tracking boards, and documentation for all curriculum assets
Technical writing:
  • Re-work technical and complex content into accessible, engaging learning
  • Collaborate with SMEs to validate accuracy
  • Apply departmental editing and style guide practices
  • Liaise with editors
Analysis/Research:
  • Work closely with the Technical Content Supervisor to design the course vision
  • Perform preliminary learner profiles and client needs analyses
  • Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on areas for improvement and identifying possible content gaps
  • Determine content requirements for new courses where content does not already exist Full 25
  • Other duties as assigned.
In this position, you will report to the Technical Content Supervisor , and will be working remotely from your home office in Canada. CWB has adopting a remote-first working model, where employees will work from their home office, servicing the client within their specified areas either remotely or in person. We are embracing radical flexibility, where employees are encouraged to work a schedule that works best for them, their team, and their clients. What you bring to the table:
  • One year certificate in Instructional Design
  • Or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • 3+years instructional design experience, ideally working with technical content
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Teams
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • This is a remote, work from home position
  • Travel might be required from time to time
The following qualifications are considered assets:
  • Post Secondary Degree or Certificate in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Education or related field.
  • Diploma or Certificate in Technical Writing or Plain Language
  • Ability to write/translate to French is an asset
  • Background working in trades training and course development
  • Excellent writing, organization and communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of Articulate 360
  • Basic knowledge of D2L
  • Basic knowledge of SharePoint
  • Intermediate understanding of exam and assessment methodologies
What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary structure
  • Flexible work schedule
Accommodation: The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout
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