Location
This role will be hybrid, with in-person work required at one of our SafetyCo locations in Southern Ontario.
Project Overview
The Instructional Designer plays a key role in developing engaging, high-quality learning experiences that help organizations build safer workplaces. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining instructor-led, virtual, and digital training programs that align with adult learning principles, regulatory requirements, and SafetyCo's commitment to delivering exceptional training experiences.
This isn’t a role for someone looking to simply clock in and clock out. We’re looking for people who take ownership, think independently, and have the confidence to make decisions, solve problems, and move things forward without waiting to be told what to do. If you’re energized by building something from the ground up, thrive in an ambitious environment, and want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
Why This Role Exists
The Instructional Designer ensures our training programs are engaging, consistent, and effective by creating learning experiences that help people understand, retain, and apply critical health and safety knowledge.
As our training catalogue continues to grow, this role helps modernize learning experiences, maintain content quality, and support instructors with the resources they need to deliver exceptional training.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means:
Engaging Learning Experiences
Creating learner-focused training programs that make complex safety topics practical, engaging, and easy to understand.
High-Quality Course Development
Developing professional, well-designed training materials that are consistent, accurate, visually engaging, and aligned with SafetyCo's brand standards.
Continuous Improvement
Regularly reviewing and enhancing existing training programs to reflect regulatory updates, industry best practices, learner feedback, and evolving client needs.
Instructor Readiness
Providing instructors with clear facilitator guides, resources, and onboarding support so they feel confident delivering newly developed or updated programs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Working effectively with subject matter experts, consultants, instructors, and leadership to ensure learning content is technically accurate and instructionally effective.
Operational Excellence ]
Maintaining organized course documentation, version control, and development processes that support efficient updates and scalable program delivery.
What You'll Do
Curriculum Design & Development
- Create engaging, learner-centered training content including participant manuals, facilitator guides, slide decks, job aids, knowledge checks, and digital learning materials
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Design both standardized and client-customized courses aligned with adult learning principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
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Develop learning outcomes, course structures, and evaluation tools to measure knowledge retention and effectiveness
Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts
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Work closely with subject matter experts, instructors, and internal stakeholders to transform technical health and safety content into engaging, learner-focused programs
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Facilitate content review cycles to ensure accuracy, relevance, and impact
Quality & Consistency
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Ensure learning products are brand-aligned, professional, and consistent in tone, format, and visual identity
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Maintain version control and documentation for all training materials.
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Lead continuous improvement efforts, updating, enhancing, and evolving programs to reflect changes in regulations, trends, and client needs
Support for Delivery
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Provide onboarding support to instructors and facilitators to ensure they are confident and prepared to deliver newly developed or updated content
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Contribute to the design of instructional approaches and activities that increase engagement in both virtual and in-person environments
What You Bring
Required:
- 3+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, corporate training, or adult education
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Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
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Excellent written communication and content development skills
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Strong project management and organizational abilities
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Ability to simplify complex information into engaging learning experiences
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Comfortable managing multiple projects with competing deadlines
Preferred:
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Experience developing workplace health and safety training
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Experience with eLearning authoring tools
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Experience using Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar design software
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Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
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Diploma or degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Education, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field
Core Competencies
Learning Design
You create engaging learning experiences that help people understand, retain, and apply new knowledge.
Creativity & Problem Solving
You enjoy transforming complex technical information into practical, learner-friendly training. You think creatively, take a proactive approach to challenges, and develop solutions that improve the learning experience.
Collaboration & Communication
You build strong relationships with subject matter experts, instructors, and stakeholders while communicating clearly and professionally. You collaborate effectively to ensure learning materials are accurate, engaging, and aligned with organizational goals.
Organization
You manage multiple curriculum development projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and keeping work organized.
Adaptability
You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities. You're flexible, able to adjust quickly, and remain focused on delivering high-quality work as business needs evolve.
Continuous Improvement
You actively seek opportunities to modernize, improve, and evolve training programs, ensuring learning experiences remain effective, relevant, and impactful.
Health & Wellness
- We take care of our people, because you can’t look after others if you’re not looked after too.
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
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Access to mental health resources and wellness programs that support your well-being
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal and professional support when you need it
Work-Life Balance
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We believe great work happens when people actually have time to live their lives too.
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Two weeks of vacation to start, with more as you grow with us
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Paid sick days and personal time when you need it
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No regular overtime, your evenings are yours
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A full company shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s (yes, we all take the break)
Perks & Extras
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The little things matter too.
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Employee discounts on select products and services
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Team events, social activities, and recognition moments that actually feel fun (not forced)
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The chance to do meaningful work that genuinely improves workplace safety in communities
Company Culture
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This is a place where people matter.
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A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment
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Business casual dress
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A real commitment to learning, development, and helping people grow
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A workplace where ideas are welcomed, voices are heard, and contributions actually make a difference
About SafetyCo
SafetyCo is Canada’s leading integrated workplace safety partner, bringing together specialized safety companies, expert teams, and industry-leading services into one coordinated model, where we’re actively changing how workplace safety is done.
We help take the complexity out of workplace safety by making it simpler and more connected. Instead of juggling multiple providers, clients get one integrated partner for training, consulting, compliance, emergency response, occupational health, and risk management. The result is less chaos, stronger compliance, and safer workplaces that actually run better. And we do this all alongside a team of great people who genuinely enjoy what they do.
This Employment Ontario initiative is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
Diploma or degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Education, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field
