Instructional Designer Ontario

Your impact

As an Instructional Designer at Redwood, you will translate complex technical content into structured, engaging learning experiences for customers and internal teams. Working closely with a Senior Instructional Designer, Content Developers, and subject matter experts (SMEs), you will support the full development lifecycle for training programs across Redwood's automation and file transfer platforms. Your work will directly contribute to customer onboarding, product adoption, and overall learning effectiveness.

• Own the instructional design lifecycle from needs analysis through development and evaluation, applying frameworks such as ADDIE, SAM, and Bloom's Taxonomy
• Translate SME content and learning objectives into multi‑modal learning components—including self‑paced eLearning, interactive simulations, scenario‑based exercises, hands‑on labs, video, and supporting documentation
• Structure content into clear, modular lessons with knowledge checks and assessments that provide targeted, actionable feedback
• Use AI tools and prompting to transform reference materials into structured learning assets, identify content gaps, and iteratively refine outputs into accurate, instructionally sound deliverables

• Lead action mapping exercises to align learning content with business goals and performance outcomes, then translate those into detailed storyboards that define instructional flow, interactivity, and asset requirements
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate storyboard drafting, generate scenario variations, and prototype interactive learning flows
• Partner with Content Developers to align on design intent and support development in Articulate Rise, Storyline, Camtasia, and Review 360
• Iterate on storyboards and lesson structures based on feedback from SMEs, Product teams, and stakeholders

• Coordinate with subject matter experts to gather content, validate accuracy, and maintain scope alignment
• Communicate timelines, expectations, and deliverables to SMEs; provide guidance on content structure, best practices, and templates
• Use AI tools to synthesize and structure raw SME input—such as call recordings, documentation, or rough notes—into draft lesson content ready for review

• Work within established workflows across Jira, Google Drive, and authoring tools; maintain adherence to team standards, naming conventions, and file structures
• Perform routine LMS administration within Redwood University to support content organization, updates, and system accuracy

• Facilitate review cycles using Articulate Review 360; track, document, and resolve feedback from SMEs, Product, and stakeholders
• Ensure content meets quality, accuracy, and usability standards prior to release
• Maintain and update existing learning content in response to product changes, learner feedback, and post‑project reviews

• 3–5 years of experience in instructional design, learning experience design, or a related field
• Experience working with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Rise, Storyline, Camtasia)
• Strong ability to structure and organize complex information into clear, learner‑friendly content
• Experience creating storyboards and instructional design documentation
• Hands‑on experience using AI tools professionally to support content creation, research, or productivity workflows
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with subject matter experts and cross‑functional teams
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Experience designing training for SaaS, enterprise software, or technical products is preferred
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and SCORM‑based content delivery is preferred
• Experience working within structured content development workflows (e.g., Jira‑based project tracking) is preferred
• Exposure to action mapping or performance‑based learning design is preferred
• Familiarity with learning analytics and assessment design best practices is preferred

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