Instructional Designer - KBS

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you'll deliver high-quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge , where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support , including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up—in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver.

KPMG's Business School (KBS) Audit is committed to building the Audit professionals' knowledge and skills to maintain and uphold audit quality in client work. Towards this end, the KBS supports their professional development through development and delivery of high quality, interactive web-based and instructor-led training. We are currently looking for an eager Learning Designer to join our team with a strong opportunity for further career development in the future to support the development of web-based learning.

• Map technical course material (facilitator guides, slide decks and exercise materials) and apply instructional design principles to produce cohesive and effective courses (web-based and instructor-led training) with measurable outcomes on technical audit and accounting topics, using rapid development tools.
• Manage the development of courses, ensuring timelines are met and resources are appropriately utilized.
• Develop and maintain training related forms, job aids and materials.
• Engage with clients and Subject Matter Experts and other stakeholders to ensure content and delivery align with business goals and learner needs.
• Test effectiveness of courses on the learning management system and document findings.
• Maintain project documentation and course folders.
• Serve as a technical resource for programs that are internally developed and presented.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience in Instructional Design and Adult learning.

• 5+ years proven working experience as an instructional designer for web-based and instructor-led training.

• 3+ years project management experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word and MS PPT.
• Experience working with LMS (Learning Management Systems).
• 2+ years' experience with Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline).
• Excellent written communication skills with an ability to write effective instructional text.
• Self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity, analytical acumen, strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Adept at relationship building and open to feedback.
• Programming savvy an asset.
• Familiarity with other eLearning technology and authoring tools such as Captivate, Camtasia or similar an asset.
• Audio/video editing skills an asset.

This position requires written and oral fluency in En glish. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling View phone number on knighthunter.com .

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

• Map technical course material (facilitator guides, slide decks and exercise materials) and apply instructional design principles to produce cohesive and effective courses (web-based and instructor-led training) with measurable outcomes on technical audit and accounting topics, using rapid development tools.
• Manage the development of courses, ensuring timelines are met and resources are appropriately utilized.
• Develop and maintain training related forms, job aids and materials.
• Engage with clients and Subject Matter Experts and other stakeholders to ensure content and delivery align with business goals and learner needs.
• Test effectiveness of courses on the learning management system and document findings.
• Maintain project documentation and course folders.
• Serve as a technical resource for programs that are internally developed and presented.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience in Instructional Design and Adult learning.

• 5+ years proven working experience  as an instructional designer for web-based and instructor-led training.

• 3+ years project management experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word and MS PPT.
• Experience working with LMS (Learning Management Systems).
• 2+ years’ experience with Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline).
• Excellent written communication skills with an ability to write effective instructional text.
• Self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity, analytical acumen, strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Adept at relationship building and open to feedback.
• Programming savvy an asset.
• Familiarity with other eLearning technology and authoring tools such as Captivate, Camtasia or similar an asset.
• Audio/video editing skills an asset.

This position requires written and oral fluency in En glish. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information 

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information  

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best