Junior Instructional Designer

Company Description

Bluedrop Training & Simulation designs and develops advanced training solutions, including highly interactive courseware and cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) training and simulation products. As a small to medium enterprise, Bluedrop partners with major original equipment manufacturers, providing strong capabilities in research and development, innovative solution design, and reliable execution. The Training and Simulation division delivers blended training programs that span classroom instruction through to simulated virtual environments, helping clients improve safety, productivity, and efficiency. Bluedrop also provides In-Service-Support on major Canadian defense programs, offering long-term collaboration opportunities on high-impact projects.

Role Description

The Junior Instructional Designer is a full-time, on-site role based in Halifax, NS. This role supports the design and development of interactive training content and simulations for defense and industrial clients. Day-to-day tasks include conducting learning needs assessments, assisting in curriculum and courseware design, developing storyboards and scripts, and aligning training materials with learning objectives and industry standards. The Junior Instructional Designer collaborates with senior designers, subject matter experts, and developers to build engaging, learner-centered experiences across classroom, e-learning, and VR/AR environments. The role also involves reviewing and updating existing training materials, supporting learning management processes, and contributing to documentation and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform Needs Analysis and contribute to Learning Management activities to align training solutions with organizational goals.
• Foundational skills in Instructional Design and Curriculum Development to create structured, learner-focused training materials.
• Interest or experience in Training & Development to support delivery and continuous improvement of blended learning programs.
• Strong written and visual communication skills for storyboarding, scripting, and documentation.
• Comfort working with digital tools and learning technologies; familiarity with e-learning or simulation environments is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Human Factors, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, take feedback constructively, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Eligibility to work in Canada and ability to meet any security or project-specific clearance requirements, if applicable.