Instructional Designer - Leadership Development

Instructional Designer - Leadership Development

The Municipal Group of Companies, based in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is a large, diversified organization engaged in all major aspects of heavy civil construction, mining and environmental services within the Atlantic Provinces. Leadership development is a practice that aims to expand the capacity for individuals to perform in leadership roles within an organization. At the Municipal Group of Companies, we recognize that our greatest asset is our people. Therefore, we take great pride in investing in tailored leadership development initiatives that address the specific needs of our organization. We are currently seeking the expertise of an Instructional Designer - Leadership Development to join our team from our office based in Bedford, NS.

Who You Are

• You are thoughtful and deliberate and take the time to gather information, ask the right questions and understand context before acting.
• You are focused and disciplined, which allows you to work independently while maintaining high standards.
• You recognize that leadership is nuanced and apply judgment to design content for diverse audiences.
• You welcome feedback as an opportunity to learn and improve.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Leadership Development, the Instructional Designer - Leadership Development will be responsible for creating and designing educational materials and resources to support leadership development initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop classroom based, instructor-led training programs using adult learning principles to drive engagement and retention.
• Design and develop learner-led online training programs, including microlearning modules, using adult learning principles.
• Partner with subject matter experts to translate content into clear, interactive learning experiences.
• Create facilitator guides, participant workbooks, and presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint decks, activities, case studies).
• Integrate assessment strategies (e.g., knowledge checks, role plays, scenario-based evaluations) to measure learning outcomes.
• Support program evaluation strategies (e.g., Kirkpatrick Model) to assess effectiveness and long term behaviour change.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast paced environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Stay up to date on the latest leadership development topics and practices by researching, reading and participating in development initiatives.
• Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in instructional design.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with RISE and Storyline for online development.
• Strong project management, organizational and communication skills.
• Thrive in a fast paced, changing and collaborative work environment.
• Post secondary education in adult education is preferred.

Benefits

A comprehensive pension and benefits package are offered with this position along with opportunities for advancement and training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested candidates to submit a details resume, quoting the position title.