Learning Designer

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TRIUMF

, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada's particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

As a member of the Human Resources team, your primary function will be to create effective, engaging, and accessible learning experiences and manage end-to-end learning design projects, from analysis to implementation and evaluation. This involves applying principles of instructional design, educational psychology, and technology to support learners in achieving specific outcomes.

This role is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of learning content at TRIUMF supporting technical, safety, and behavioural needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum and Instructional Design

2. Conducting needs assessments to identify learning gaps and recommend effective solutions

3. Develop learning objectives aligned with organizational or educational goals.
4. Design course structures, lesson plans, and assessments.

5. Select appropriate instructional strategies (e.g., active learning, blended learning).

6. Content Development

7. Create or curate multimedia learning materials (videos, readings, simulations).

8. Ensure content is inclusive, accessible, and pedagogically sound.

9. Technology Integration

10. Use learning management systems (LMS) and authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate).

11. Incorporate interactive elements like quizzes, discussion forums, and gamification.

12. Promoting use of learning resources and tools

13. Learner Experience Design

14. Focus on user-centered design to enhance engagement and retention.

15. Apply UX principles to digital learning environments.

16. Evaluation and Improvement

17. Analyze learner feedback and performance data.

18. Revise and improve learning experiences based on evidence.

19. Collaboration

20. Partnering with internal experts to design and develop engaging, learner-focused content

21. Work with subject matter experts (SMEs), instructors, and stakeholders.
22. Facilitate workshops or training sessions for educators or trainers.
23. They stay on top of current trends and technologies in their field and apply these in their work.
24. Translating complex information into accessible, outcome-driven learning experiences
25. Coordinating logistics and supporting delivery of learning workshops and online events
26. Continuously evaluating and refining learning experiences to ensure effectiveness and impact

Education & Certifications:

• A degree in Education, Sociology, Human Behaviour, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Additional adult learning certificate, CTP, CTDP or other instructional designation is an asset.

Skills & Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of experience designing and developing learning content for adults, preferably in a large organizational setting
• Proven ability to apply adult learning principles to various delivery formats
• Requires a broad range of experience and knowledge in the field of adult learning and/or coaching.
• Hands-on experience with LMS platforms such as Workday
• High level of proficiency with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate 360 and Adobe Captivate
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with a focus on outcomes, ownership, and accountability
• Knowledge of project management practices is an asset

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Salary: $74,630 per annum plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits and pension plan.

Onsite/Remote: We use a hybrid model designed to offer flexibility and work-life balance. This position could allow the incumbent to work up to 50% time remotely.

Position type:

Permanent

Hours per week:

35

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Application closing date:

December 03, 2025

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:

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4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.