Bilingual Instructional Designer - 1 year term with possibility of extension

Egale is Canada's leading organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. We improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world. Our work helps create societies and systems that reflect the universal truth that all persons are equal and none is other.

Egale’s vision is a Canada, and ultimately a world, without homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all other forms of oppression, so that every person can achieve their full potential, free from hatred and bias. 

Egale is committed to equity diversity inclusion and decolonization (EDID) and encourages applicants committed to assisting us in expanding and growing in this regard. In addition, we encourage applications from women, Black ethno-cultural groups across the African Diaspora racialized as Black, racialized minorities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI persons and other historically marginalized groups.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Learning, the Bilingual Instructional Designer is accountable for supporting Egale’s Strategic Plan by planning, designing, developing and delivering targeted and engaging learning solutions using adult learning methodologies and instructional design methods. 

Core Duties & Responsibilities

·       Design and develop engaging and scalable online learning solutions that incorporate e-learning, mobile learning, self-paced, instructor-led webinars, job aids, etc,

·       Source relevant learning content from SMEs and/or other appropriate sources

·       Support project management of learning solutions from project intake to close

·       Assist in the evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of implemented learning solutions

·       Make recommendations to improve systems or processes to create efficiency and effectiveness

·       Provide and/or contribute to reports, statistics, written narratives and other administrative documentation as required for funding and organizational reports.

·       Deliver live webinars, as needed.

·       Other duties, as directed, for the delivery of the Department’s strategic priorities and/or to meet key deadlines.

Education

•       Completion of post secondary degree in education, educational technology, or relevant field.

Experience

  •       A minimum of three (3) years instructional design experience

•       Experience utilizing authoring tools such as Captivate, Camtasia, Storyline, Articulate or Rise

•       A minimum of two (2) years experience with delivery of educational webinars (online) to large groups (up to 100 participants).

•       An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills

•       Advanced knowledge of instructional design practices and adult learning theories.

•       Advanced knowledge of 2SLGBTQI equity and inclusion frameworks.