instructional designer.

As an Instructional Designer, you will play a vital role in the Training and Development team, focusing on the end-to-end design and development of engaging online learning materials. You will work closely with subject matter experts to translate complex information into interactive experiences for a diverse professional audience. This role requires a blend of creative flair, technical proficiency in e-learning tools, and a deep understanding of adult learning principles.

Please Note: This is a time-sensitive opportunity with a target start date of April 14th. We encourage interested talent to apply promptly by sharing their resume and a portfolio or work samples showcasing e-learning development expertise.

Advantages
Long-Term Stability: A 1.6-year contract with the possibility of extension or permanent conversion.

Hybrid Flexibility: Work from a modern office in Waterloo three days a week (Tuesday–Thursday), offering a balance of collaboration and focus.

Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience within a large-scale corporate environment and a collaborative team of specialists.

Impactful Work: Drive continuous improvement in training delivery for a wide network of professional advisors.

Responsibilities
Design & Development: Create innovative, learner-centered e-learning courses using tools such as Articulate Rise, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Canva.

Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough assessments to identify training gaps and define learning objectives using established design models (e.g., ADDIE).

Project Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects (typically 5–7 at a time), ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Collaboration: Partner with Instructional Designers, LMS Specialists, and Compliance teams to determine the best delivery methods and shared vision.

Visual Direction: Provide expert guidance on the visual design of learning resources, ensuring they are professional, interactive, and accessible.

Evaluation: Analyze test results and feedback to determine training effectiveness and identify trends for future improvements.

Qualifications
Education: University or College degree in Education, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, or a related field.

Experience: 2–4 years of experience in formal instructional design, specifically focused on e-learning development rather than just facilitation.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in the Articulate suite (specifically Rise) and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Core Knowledge: Strong foundation in adult learning principles and the ability to apply accessibility requirements to digital content.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Mindset: A continuous improvement mindset, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Assets: Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a strong asset.

Summary
The Instructional Designer is a key contributor to the organization’s learning strategy, responsible for the design, development, and delivery of high-quality initiatives. If you are a resourceful professional who enjoys balancing multiple creative projects and building strong stakeholder relationships, we invite you to apply.

Location: Waterloo, ON (Hybrid: 3 days onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm or 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Cella by Randstad Digital uses artificial intelligence to help our recruiters screen, assess and select qualified talent for this role and others within our database. Although Cella by Randstad Digital uses A.I. as a tool, candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by our employees.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.