Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Instructional Designer, you are responsible for the successful design and creation of learning and development assets and experiences that not only ignite our culture but also develop best in class leaders that drive scalable growth. You will focus on the build out and continual improvement of our Core Learning and Leadership Development programs available for all global employees. Our learning assets meet the needs of our diverse workforce – from our Manufacturing and Distribution Teams to our Creation Center, Headquarters, and Retail Teams.
You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to create engaging and best-in-class learning experiences that strengthen our shared language and commitment to how we drive results and foster high performance at every level– be it individual, team, or organizational.
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office, requiring the ability to work on-site for collaborating and supporting program delivery. Business operations occur on PST timezone. Hybrid remote work is optional. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Meet Your Future Team:
The Learning and Development team operates strategically with the business to drive continuous learning, leadership development, and foster a culture that generates high-performance teams. We emphasize strengths-based coaching and values-based leadership practices.
If you were the Instructional Designer now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- Leading the design, development, and implementation of engaging curriculum that adheres to instructional design models and adult learning principles, tailored to meet business needs
- Crafting versatile, multi-medium (i.e., blended) learning offerings customized to the specific needs of our retail audiences, facilitating scalability through a mix of E-learning, instructor-led sessions, and other modalities
- Leveraging knowledge of learning intake to consult and advise on learning solutions within the organization
- Developing and implementing evaluation criteria that measures learning and performance effectiveness following the delivery of training
- Improving learning programs continually based on evaluation feedback
- Staying current on learning and development trends, providing recommendations for ongoing improvements, and championing innovation
- Collaborating with members of the People and Culture Talent Team and cross-functional partners to identify training needs and proposing, developing, and implementing innovative learning solutions
- Delivering instructor-led training, as needed, from our Core Programs offerings
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Utilizing instructional design methodology and adult learning principles to build training that supports high performance and drives business growth
- Building interactive and engaging blended learning courses to activate the Arc’teryx Leadership Code throughout our global workforce
- Developing and executing our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and our Truth and Reconciliation curricula, in partnership with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Are you our next Instructional Designer?
- You have a degree or post-secondary education in education, organizational behaviour, human resources or a related field
- You have 3+ years’ experience in corporate training and training design in the retail industry
- You have 2+ years of demonstrated proficiency in working with online course authoring tools
- You have extensive hands-on instructional design methodology experience
- You have experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS)
- You have end-to-end course development experience
- You have excellent interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
- You are a team player
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You are motivated by a fast-paced environment
- You have excellent project management skills
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- You are able to balance autonomy and collaboration
- You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
- You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
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