Summary:

The Instructional Training Designer is responsible for designing and developing learning and practicing experiences.  The goal is to facilitate learners in acquiring knowledge, skills and competencies in an effective, user-friendly and appealing manner with a focus on self-service training.

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content including supporting material / media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games, etc.)
• Develop an understanding of our company and business model in order to create ongoing effective learning plans
• Work with Training Programs Manager and subject matter experts to identify target audience’s training needs
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practices and methods
• Conduct instructional research and analyze findings to synthesize information from various sources
• Select the right instructional multimedia and write effective copy, text and audio/video scripts
• Provide exercises and activities that supplement the training material, either created or through a vetted third party resource
• Maintain training documentation and course folders
• Facilitate virtual, classroom, 1:1 and train-the-trainer instruction
• Present ideas and give direction to senior leaders about training content and delivery
• Teach and coach others on the development of training materials and workshop sessions for their departments, regions or areas of expertise
• Stay current on new training trends, methods and technologies and evaluate for suitability of use
• Decide on the criteria to be used to rate the learners’ performance and experience, and develop tools for evaluation
• Support other affiliated business units in North America with Learning Management Systems and e-learning techniques

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years’ work experience with at least 5 years working in instructional design and with instructional technology
• 2+ years’ experience in systems training
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills
• Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio /video scripts
• Effective communication skills both verbally and visually
• BA/BS degree in a related field

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual in English and French
• Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge
• Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and the ability to storyboard

To apply for this job, please send application to ljacques@emcoltd.com by Friday, April 21st, 2017.