Technical Instructional Design

Introduction

The Senior Instructional Designer will lead the design and development of technical training programs for Hydro operations, supporting workforce development and aligning with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses to identify training requirements
• Create curriculum maps and assessment approaches
• Collaborate with SMEs to review off-the-shelf courses
• Guide the use of learning technologies and tools
• Coach and support Instructional Designers
• Estimate project costs, develop schedules, and manage project execution
• Facilitate key project meetings and track project status
• Collect and analyze training effectiveness metrics
• Complete project close-out activities

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field
• 5+ years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of instructional design for technical or trades environments
• Experience managing small to mid-sized projects
• Proficiency in MS Office, Articulate Storyline, video production, and web design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field
• Experience in the utility industry or similar environment
• Familiarity with Questionmark, Author-It, MS Teams, and virtual learning platforms

Top 3 keywords to look for in the resume:

• Technical Training
• Instructional Design
• Curriculum Development