Instructional Designer – Micro credentials Team

Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Instructional Designer - Micro credentials Team

Institution: Academy Canada Career College

Job Type: Full-time | One year contract

Experience Level: 3+ years experience

Application Deadline: August 12, 2026

About Us

At Academy Canada, we are shaping the future of the workforce through education. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and energized community of applied learning. Our Business Development Division plays a key role in advancing innovative training solutions, developing strategic partnerships, and supporting projects across various sectors.

If you are an energetic individual with a strong commitment to organization, collaboration, and helping projects succeed, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Instructional Designer to be responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating engaging, learner-centered micro credentials for skilled trades across a variety of delivery formats, including online, blended and in person training. The successful candidate will work closely with instructors, subject matter experts (SMEs), and industry partners to ensure that instructional content is research informed, competency based, and innovative, reflects current industry practices, and best practices in adult learning principles and universal design.

This is a unique opportunity to shape accessible, skills-first education that supports both individuals and the province's economic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop workforce aligned instructional materials, including course outlines, multimedia content, assessments, and learning materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and industry to transform content into engaging, pedagogically sound learning experiences.
• Ensure alignment with institutional goals and learning outcomes.
• Develop materials for a variety of modalities including online, blended, synchronous, and in-person.
• Utilize learning management systems (i.e Brightspace,) to build and organize courses.
• Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback from students, instructors, and other stakeholders.
• Support faculty and trainers with onboarding to newly developed curriculum and instructional tools.
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in instructional design and digital learning.
• Contribute to an agile, collaborative project team environment.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in instructional design or curriculum development, preferably in an adult education or training setting.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and e-learning development tools
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and integrating principles of equity, inclusion, and accessibility into course design.
• Experience with Web Design, Layout and Organization would be an asset
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft 365 (Office, Teams, SharePoint) and Learning Management Systems.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.

Preferred:

• Experience in a post-secondary or workforce training environment.
• Familiarity with micro-credential development and competency-based education.
• Graphic design or media production skills.
• Knowledge of skilled trades and construction industries and apprenticeship system.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to be part of a respected and growing institution that is purpose-driven and committed to shaping workforce development across Newfoundland and Labrador.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.
• A competitive compensation package with access to meaningful work.
• Ongoing opportunities for growth and professional development.

How to Apply

All resumes (with position title in the subject line) should be sent to: [email protected] by August 12, 2026.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Academy Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value the unique contributions that each person brings to our community and are fully committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of all gender identities and expressions, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.