This is a hybrid role with in-office work required two days per week at one of our SafetyCo locations. The role also requires travel to other SafetyCo locations across Ontario approximately twice per month. This is a fixed-term contract ending July 27, 2027, with the possibility of extension. At SafetyCoLabs, we're building the future of workplace learning and rethinking how businesses discover, evaluate, and buy the solutions they need. We’re looking for a Lead Instructional Designer to establish the instructional vision for SafetyCoLabs and build the standards that every learning experience will follow. This is not a traditional instructional design role. Think of it as the instructional design equivalent of a Creative Director. You’ll be the strategic and creative leader responsible for defining how SafetyCoLabs designs learning, from our instructional design philosophy and learner experience standards to writing guidelines, interaction models, and quality benchmarks. Working closely with our Graphic Design team, you’ll ensure visual design and instructional design come together seamlessly to create memorable learning experiences. You’ll also lead and mentor a team of instructional designers, providing direction, coaching, and feedback throughout each project. You’ll raise the bar for quality, build team capability, and ensure consistency across everything we produce. You’ll create the frameworks, guidelines, and quality benchmarks that ensure every learning experience is engaging, effective, and consistent. Established SafetyCoLabs' instructional design standards, frameworks, and quality benchmarks. Led the development of a robust library of engaging, high-quality health and safety training programs. Built a high-performing instructional design team capable of delivering at scale.



Created repeatable workflows that improve quality while accelerating course development. Become the trusted instructional design leader for SafetyCoLabs. Establish the instructional design philosophy for SafetyCo Labs. Create standards, templates, playbooks, and quality guidelines for course development. Ensure every learning experience aligns with adult learning principles, accessibility standards, and measurable learning outcomes. Continuously improve design standards by introducing innovative learning approaches, AI-enabled workflows, and emerging instructional design practices. Lead the Instructional Design Team Mentor, coach, and inspire a team of instructional designers. Conduct design reviews and provide meaningful feedback throughout course development. Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. Translate business objectives and regulatory requirements into engaging learner experiences. Partner with project managers to prioritize work, allocate resources, and maintain delivery schedules. Ensure projects remain on track while maintaining exceptional instructional quality. Partner closely with the Graphic Design team to establish the visual identity and learner experience standards for SafetyCo Labs. Work alongside subject matter experts to transform complex health and safety content into engaging, practical learning experiences.



Conduct learning needs analyses. Design curricula and learner journeys. Develop instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced eLearning programs. Step into critical projects whenever additional instructional design expertise is needed. Instructional Design Leadership You can establish a clear learning vision, create standards, and provide the leadership, coaching, and mentorship needed to elevate the work of those around you. Creative Direction & Learning Experience Design You understand how content, visual design, interaction, and storytelling come together to create engaging learning experiences that build knowledge and improve performance. You are equal parts visionary and builder, able to think strategically while staying close to the work and turning ideas into high-quality learning experiences. Technical & Regulatory Simplification You can take complex technical or regulatory content and transform it into clear, engaging learning experiences that go beyond compliance to create meaningful understanding and safer workplaces. Most importantly, you're passionate about creating learning experiences that ultimately help people stay safe. 7+ years of instructional design experience, including experience leading instructional design teams or serving as a senior instructional design lead. Robust experience managing multiple complex learning projects in fast-paced environments with ambitious delivery timelines. Experience designing diverse learning formats, including eLearning, instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning. Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design best practices, and Learning Experience (LX) design. Experience collaborating cross-functionall

📌 Instructional Developer (Canada)
🏢 SafetyCo
📍 Canada