Learning Experience Designer

Who we are You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

Responsibilities

Drive engagement and impact through the planning, design and development of clear, engaging and visually compelling learning solutions that enhance learning retention and on-the-job performance

Demonstrate creativity and initiative through the design and development of industry-leading learning solutions including, but not limited to, ILT, workshops, conferences, e-Learning, videos, podcasts and job aids as needed

Incorporate our vision and purpose into everything you do

Provide value-added professional advice to business partners to solve business challenges and enhancing learning design and effectiveness

Work collaboratively with subject matter experts to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of learning solutions

Apply professional experience and judgment in the planning and accomplishment of projects, initiatives and professional goals

Manage learning design and delivery to meet timelines and budgets

Maintain your external network to understand the competitive landscape, and keep abreast of industry developments, including new technology solutions and trends

Tackle various projects related to learning and development, as required

Doane Grant Thornton If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. We walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Qualifications

Completed post-secondary education, professional certification or equivalent experience in training and development / instructional design – CTDP Designation would be an asset

3+ years’ experience in designing & developing learning solutions to support performance including, but not limited to, ILT, workshops, conferences, e-Learning, videos, podcasts and job aids

Extremely creative, with a keen eye for visuals and the ability to develop engaging, visually appealing media

Solid knowledge and experience of course development software, such as Articulate Storyline and Rise

Experience designing/editing with graphic media tools, video, audio, animation/motion graphics and simulations

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build relationships with and influence individuals from all areas, role levels and functions in the firm

Strong consultative skills, are very creative and agile, and possess excellent SME and stakeholder interviewing skills

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering best-in-class online/e-learning courses and in-person development solutions

Strengths in working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Strong organizational skills, along with the ability to work effectively and successfully under pressure

Experience in basic project management and client relationship management

Flexible to occasionally travel within Canada as required

Can share samples of your work during the interview process, if requested

May have additional assets such as background in/knowledge of Accounting practices; certifications/experience in Design Thinking, Change Management, Project Management, Lean/Six Sigma, Agile

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What’s in it for you? Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Culture Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple? Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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