Junior Instructional Designer

Job Description:

JKN is one of Canada’s leading providers of technology-enhanced learning products and services.  Specializing in building national learning models, we work across multiple sectors, including police, security, real estate, and health and safety.

JKN is seeking a Junior Instructional Designer to work as a part of the Design and Development of eLearning courseware.  This position is based in Charlottetown, reports to the Learning Solutions Architect and works 37.5 hours a week.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is capable of working as a part of an internal team including a project manager, instructional designers, developers, graphic designers and QA professionals. In addition, the candidate will have experience in coordinating relationships with external Subject Matter Experts (SME’s).

You will have:

• 2 years of experience in the field of instructional design and post-secondary education in a related discipline
• Foundational knowledge of instructional design techniques, particularly as they pertain to adult learning
• Proficiency with rapid design tools (Articulate, Captivate, etc.)
• Understanding of UI/UX best practices and trends as they pertain to online learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects with a range of complexities within a variety of constraints
• Experience working in a customer-facing role
• Strong written and oral communication skills; technical writing skills are considered a plus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, email, and other basic PC applications

What You’ll Do

• Co-ordinate with project members and managers to ensure project and learner success by creating schedules, identifying resources, risks and opportunities.
• Conduct needs assessment and audience analysis as required
• Conduct needs/gap analysis on existing training materials to improve learning experiences
• Liaise with Subject Matter Experts to gather and synthesize content and source materials and to validate content throughout the design and development process
• Define and develop assessment strategies and learning outcomes
• Ensure training materials are clear, concise, consistent, and instructionally sound and follow JKN guidelines and development processes
• Document standards based on best practices and client needs
• Provide guidance and direction on evaluating courseware and learning effectiveness and undertake reviews of courseware, processes, and best practice, as needed
• Maintain and communicate instructional design standards to the project team
• Ensure vision and standards on projects are met and maintained
• Review material for accuracy and adherence to standards
• Review material with clients

This is a full-time position and offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and benefits package. If you have the skills and talents to contribute to the growth and sustainable success of JKN, please send a cover letter and résumé by June 29, 2018.