Instructional Designer

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

As a Curriculum Designer for our Group Disability organization:

You have a passionate for learning and development. You apply adult learning principles to create effective learning experiences that help others gain new skills. You assess learning styles, set clear objectives, develop training materials for both in-person and online settings, and evaluate curriculum effectiveness. You excel in fast-paced environments, are tech-savvy, and enjoy collaborating with others. Our learning team is dedicated to providing high-quality, consistent training globally, working closely with the director and managers of Learning & Development along side our business operations partners to support training initiatives.

What will you do:

• Design engaging, interactive learning experiences using various formats (web-based, self-paced, virtual, in-person) aligned with organizational objectives

• Engage with clients, Subject Matter Experts, and other stakeholders to determine appropriate learning solutions

• Develop detailed design documents, storyboards, and effective knowledge assessments

• Create and implement curriculum using instructional design principles and modern e-learning tools

• Ensure efficacy, consistency, flexibility, and sustainability of learning materials

• Develop and maintain training-related forms, job aids, and materials

• Configure courses in LMS, including setting up enrollments, question banks, and HTML enhancements

• Evaluate and improve program effectiveness

• Manage course development projects, meeting timelines and utilizing resources effectively

What do you need to succeed:

• Degree/Diploma/Certification in Adult Education or Instructional Design (asset)

• 3-5+ years of instructional design experience

• Proficiency in e-learning tools (Articulate 360-Storyline and Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office suite, Snagit, HTML 5, GenAI)

• Experience with SharePoint for content management and collaboration

• Strong instructional design knowledge and ability to work with Subject Matter Experts

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and writing skills

• Project management and prioritization skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Experience in evaluating and improving learning programs

• Proven ability in writing concise, creative, and effective learning communications, objectives and strategies

• High degree of initiative, self-organization, and self-management skills

• Adaptable and resilient, able to manage complexity and work in ambiguous situations

• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the incumbent will be responsible for creating and delivering training to employees and/or English and French-speaking clients across Canada or worldwide.
   

​Assets

• Group Disability knowledge

• Training and coaching experience

• Facilitation and presentation skills
   

​This role requires a passionate learning professional who can create effective, consistent training globally, working closely with the Learning & Development team and business operations partners.

What’s in it for you?

• We’re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2024 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to  Work® Canada

• Access to short-term assignments or ‘Gigs’ across the organization, to help you develop new skills and connections.

• A collaborative and interactive team environment

• Charitable giving through our You Give, We Give program lets you give back to your community – and in many  cases, we’ll match your contributions.

• Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to  support your well-being.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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