Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer will develop and lead the Professional Learning Program (PLP) and be responsible for designing and supporting employee and contractor professional development initiatives and compliance training within the organization. This role will focus on collaboratively designing, delivering, and evaluating training and development programs that enhance the skills and competencies of employees. The PLP Lead will collaborate with Clinical Services, Strategy, Communications, IT, Finance, Operations, and Human Resources to foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development, employee engagement, and performance improvement to align with the individual and organization’s professional and strategic goals.

Additionally, this role will work to effectively support the Clinical Services Program, the Clinical Digital Services Program (EDIS, eCHART, VVPP, MBTelehealth, provincial TEAMS/CORTEXT) and meet the evolving internal and HR related training needs of KIM. Establishing partnerships with 3rd party educational organizations, institutions, SDO’s and other vendors to collaborate and partner to develop and deliver educational sessions, workshops, programs and events. We anticipate the candidate to develop a comprehensive e-learning authoring tool (such as Articulate 360) alongside a robust, interoperable Learning Management System (LMS) (e.g., Relias), both of which would integrate seamlessly within our digital ecosystem.

The ability to speak one of the northern First Nations languages is desirable. Candidates with roots to a northern First Nation community will be given preference.

The successful candidate will be responsible for LMS System Procurement, Administration & Digital Learning Development:

• Researching, selecting, implementing, and maintaining a scalable, interoperable LMS.
• Managing user roles, permissions, and training records
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that address professional, organizational and employee development needs.
• Ensuring training initiatives are aligned with the regulatory body and the organization’s goals, values, and culture.
• Organizing internal and external training sessions and workshops to enhance employees’ skills and knowledge collaborating with stakeholders.
• Facilitating leadership assessments and providing guidance on development areas for management teams.
• Tracking and reporting on the effectiveness of training programs using performance metrics and feedback from employees and managers.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A level of education equivalent to a diploma or degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technology, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Certification in HR, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CPHR, or other relevant credentials is desired.
• 3-5 years of experience in instructional design, LMS management, or HR development related to training and curriculum design.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating employee training programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and training methodologies.
• Experience with LMS system management and reporting.
• Experience with e-learning platforms and digital training tools.
• Understanding of the strategies to maintain high levels of employee motivation, engagement and morale.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate business professionalism.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to advocate, draft required documents/reports/briefing notes, and present to both internal and external audiences as required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities with competing interests or deadlines.
• Strong self-efficacy skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, work independently and as part of a team.

The following are considered conditions of employment:

• Must be able to lift and carry 10-25lbs and be comfortable walking, sitting, and standing for increments of up to 20 minutes.
• Satisfactory criminal record/vulnerable persons/child abuse registry checks will be required.
• Must be able to travel throughout Canada, and Northern Manitoba on occasion, with appropriate notice, by air, land, and boat.
• Successful completion of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) training will be required.
• Employee must be eligible to work in Canada.

For more information or to join our growing team of experts, please submit your resume and cover letter to Trenton Schreyer at [email protected]

Applications will be accepted by email until Friday November 21st, 2025, at 4:30pm.

Established in December 2019, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM) is a northern First Nations-led aggregate health organization that will work to transform health and wellness services and improve health outcomes for First Nations people. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits structure, and opportunity for advancement.