Technical Instructional Developer

We are looking for a Technical Instructional Developer to expand our Training Program and make LMI Technologies the thought leader in machine vision. This role will be creating new technical course content for our existing technical training program, while bringing new ideas to expand and improve the program. Our ideal candidate will leverage previous experience in machine vision to develop training material for LMI. You will be reporting to the Training Program Manager and working collaboratively alongside our Training Coordinator and Videographer to take complex concepts and turn them into clear and accessible training materials. Sitting through ambiguous, long winded training presentations is like nails on a chalkboard to you.

The Technical Training Instructional Developer will also participate actively with LMI staff to provide training expertise in projects to address training, planning, implementation, development, delivery and other training services. You will assist the Training Program Manager to provide subject matter expertise and feedback to internal LMI SME’s regarding training needs, course content and delivery methods as well as advise on learning content for a variety of delivery methods including instructor-led classroom training, videos, eLearning, mixed media programs, virtual training and other digital instructional technologies.

• Develop technical training courses, programs and curricula (e.g., instructor-led in-class sessions and self-directed JIT learning: e-learning, reference guides, readings, presentations, etc.), utilizing instructional design methodologies and adult education principles which meet the needs of LMI Technologies
• Scope, plan and develop courses internationally. Own the workflows of conducting training needs analysis, designing learning paths, authoring online courses, developing training and organizing live sessions
• Interview Subject Matter Experts to distill New Product Integration details and create training materials for LMI staff and external partners. Training materials include presentations, instructor guides, online course authoring, video scripts, webinar outlines and more
• Interview Subject Matter Experts to identify technical requirements of each role and plan training paths
• Recommend and implement evolving training methods. Introduce learning best practices, governance frameworks/operational models and learning technology to support a traditional learning environment as well as a blended learning culture
• Provide instructional design guidance to internal stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts
• Develop and maintain strong, customer-focused relationships with distributors, LMI staff, Subject Matter Experts and team members
• Gather feedback from trainers and trainees. Track and analyze learning and development metrics related to course completion and business impact
• Find opportunities to automate processes
• Support LMI values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces

Education and Qualifications

• Experience in the Machine Vision industry
• Experience creating internal and/ or external training materials
• Knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation, including experience in needs analysis and research to improving overall job performance through identified training requirements
• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Training & Development or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experiences
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate (using evaluation methodologies) and make recommendations to enhance or develop new training and/or programs
• Fundamental knowledge of organizational effectiveness principles and how they relate to organizational training and development initiatives
• Demonstrated competence using Google Suite, Jira or other collaboration tools
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with staff, all levels of management and external partners
• A curiosity that drives creative and innovative solutions

Salary Range

$68,000 - $96,900 + Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program Participation (pending successful completion of probationary period and based on business performance) 

Perks and Benefits

• Health Benefits: Full health care coverage (with 100% paid premiums) including dental, vision, and drugs for you and your family
• Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy balance with hybrid work arrangements, flextime, and competitive paid time off.
• Growth & Development: An annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth, plus annual performance reviews .
• Enjoy free snacks and drinks, team-building events, tenure awards, and our official "May the 4th" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!
• Access to an on-site fitness facility, tennis/basketball court, and company-wide wellness initiatives
• This is a hybrid position based out of our Burnaby, BC headquarters. To support our collaborative model, preference will be given to local candidates that are able to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Please note that financial relocation assistance and immigration sponsorship are not available for this position.
• We are recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for 10 consecutive years!

Our Recruitment Process

While we appreciate your interest in LMI very much, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for further consideration.

We believe in a transparent and collaborative hiring journey. Our goal is to ensure you are as excited about us as we are about you. Below is the typical path (can vary by position):

Talent Discovery (Human Resources): An initial screening call focused on your professional background, language and communication proficiency, and cultural alignment with the team as well as overview of role and company.
Role Fit (Hiring Manager): A deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills as well as sharing of role expectations and team initiatives.
Team Fit (Peers and Colleagues) : An opportunity to meet with potential team members and/or cross-functional peers to discuss your experience/background and their experience and work at LMI.

About LMI Technologies

We are recognized as one of Canada's Great Workplaces and a global leader in industrial vision. LMI is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and engineering excellence. At LMI, our teams work collaboratively toward the shared goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D and 2D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators operating in industrial factory automation worldwide. The result of this collaboration is high-performance, easy-to-deploy, and cost-effective vision technologies that deliver consistent results in even the most demanding inline inspection applications today worldwide reliably.

 

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