Ornge Careers

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN / E-LEARNING SPECIALIST

Reference #: 2026-44

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The hourly pay offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

The Instructional Design / E‑Learning Specialist plays a key role in the design and development of high-quality digital learning experiences that support clinical education and organizational performance. Reporting to the Manager, Program Design and Evaluation, this role works primarily alongside the Program Leads within the Clinical Affairs department, with a strong focus on the Clinical Professional Development and Initial Education portfolios.

In collaboration with Program Leads and subject matter experts, the specialist will design and build engaging, evidence-informed learning content that supports both portfolios, ensuring alignment with adult learning principles and educational best practices. The role also contributes to a variety of clinical-related education projects, as assigned, supporting evolving program and organizational needs.

This is a highly collaborative, technical, and creative role that requires expertise in instructional design, e-learning development, and learning technologies. The successful candidate will develop pedagogically sound, visually compelling, and outcome-focused digital learning solutions that are seamlessly delivered through the Learning Management System (LMS), directly influencing the quality and effectiveness of clinical education across the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

Content Development & Instructional Design

• Design and develop high‑impact e‑learning modules, videos, animations, job aids, quick reference guides, and other digital learning materials.
• Apply strong adult learning principles, instructional design models, and evidence‑based learning strategies to support learner success.
• Analyze learning needs with subject matter experts and translate them into measurable learning outcomes and effective instructional solutions.
• Recommend the most appropriate learning strategies, formats, and technologies to meet training goals.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with internal teams to ensure training solutions reflect organizational priorities and user needs.
• Integrate stakeholder feedback to improve the design, usability, and impact of learning products.
• Provide recommendations to leadership on digital learning tools, platforms, and emerging technologies.

Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with educators and evaluators to embed assessment methods within learning solutions.
• Analyze feedback and performance data to identify improvements and enhance instructional effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or certificate in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Adult Learning, or related field is required.
• A university degree in Adult Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, or similar discipline would be considered an asset.
• A minimum of 3–4 years of experience in instructional design or e‑learning development.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
• Developing interactive digital learning modules using e‑learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Camtasia, Canva).
• Strong technical expertise in designing and building e‑learning modules using authoring software, multimedia tools, and web‑based learning platforms.
• Advanced understanding of adult learning principles and best practices in online learning design.
• Proficiency with learning and development software, including e-learning authoring tools, video editing applications, graphic creation tools, and LMS platforms.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and troubleshoot software issues.
• Familiarity with web technologies, content standards, and digital asset management.

Total Rewards:

• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.