Please note that :

Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.

We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, R é no-D é p ô t, and Dick ’ s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You ’ ve got the talent? We ’ ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization.

Your voice will always be heard and valued. You ’ ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you ’ re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

Our expectations

Reporting to the L&D Director, and working in collaboration with our various SMEs, the Senior Instructional Designer will lead L&D projects from analysis to implementation of different learning solutions allowing the onboarding, development, maintenance or improvement of the skills and behaviors required to allow RONA Inc.

employees to perform work effectively in a safe environment.

The Senior Instructional Designer will also support in the planning, coordinating, and the administration of learning into Learning Management Systems (LMS) and adhere to the defined content management strategy.

Your role

• Analyze various training needs and propose appropriate training solutions according to the company's context.
• Design A360 buildouts, graphic design, storyboarding, translation, content development, English / French voiceover, video / audio editing and integration.
• Harmonize, maintain, or update existing training materials.
• Point of contact in terms of software license tracking.
• Guardian of specs for learning solutions; manage multimedia resources : logos, colors, templates, fonts, images, graphic resources.
• Manage content integration for vendors : maintain vendor standards packages and proceed UAT testing and integration.
• Identify trends, best practices and latest technologies and continuously seek and support new approaches, practices, and processes to improve the efficiency of learning design.
• Assist in the consulting, coordination, and production of technology-supported learning solutions into the LMS (Workday Learning).
• Ensure that the product produced by the vendor and internal teams meet technical requirements, follows established standards and processes, before deployment into production environments.
• Provide training, coaching and consultation to L&D team on the use of approved authoring tools and processes.
• Troubleshooting / problem solving during any stage of the process for technical issues; Resolve any issues that have to do with LMS content.

The qualifications we are looking for

• Vast experience in different business context - Retail experience is considered an asset.
• University studies in a field related to Learning and Development; instructional design, design of learning solutions (or an equivalent combination of studies, training, and experience)
• At least 7-10 years of experience in a training designer or instructional designer role related to the design of large-scale training programs for various groups of learners.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems and large-scale content libraries.
• Ability to learn new ideas and new technology software at an advanced pace.
• Experience working with multiple design modalities- e-learning, classrooms, virtual, gamification, etc.
• Strong skills in managing relationships, providing advisory service and fostering collaborative work.
• Ability to set priorities to manage multiple tasks at once and produce results in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Motivation and results-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite software, Articulate360.
• Proficiency with LMS such as Workday Learning is an asset.
• Knowledge of Vyond, Powtoon and Final Cut Pro is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with adult learning styles, instructional design best practices, and models like ADDIE.
• Related industry certifications or credentials- e.g. ATD Certifications.
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

By joining the RONA family, you ’ ll enjoy many benefits, such as :

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits : retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that ’ s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.