At Limestone Learning, we’re always looking to expand our network of contract elearning course authors, and are currently seeking a contract instructional designer, a contract elearning specialist and a contract editor / quality control specialist. We'd love to talk to you about your skills, experience and ambitions.
The right fit is very important to us. We are looking to work with team players who are:
“Limestone’s competence and integrity make them a pleasure to work with. They truly care about their clients, their team and their work.”
Positive
Enthusiastic
Flexible
Creative
Committed
Detail-oriented
Most of our current projects require the use of contractors/employees based in Canada — usually Vancouver, BC. See individual opportunity postings for details.
Elearning specialist (contract)
Limestone Learning is looking for a Canada-based elearning specialist to join our team. This role is a blend of individual contribution and team collaboration and will continue to evolve as we grow. Our elearning specialists typically work on contract on a per-project basis.
The successful candidate will possess a blend of solid instructional design capabilities, elearning experience, creativity, excellent writing and editing skills, and a strong, dependable work ethic. We’re looking for an elearning instructional designer that we can count on to create awesome work with great attention to detail and exceed client expectations. Does that sound like you?
Must-haves
Strong portfolio of previous elearning design and development work.
Proven experience designing creative learning solutions and developing them using Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Capable of working effectively to a timeline and budget.
Located in Canada.
Core responsibilities
Designing and executing on deliverables (instructional design plans, outlines, storyboards, voiceover scripts, course builds, etc.) that align with scope and are realistic, thorough and complete.
Assessing source materials for each project to understand the core intent, identify gaps, and gather questions.
Working with team members, clients and subject matter experts to close content gaps and establish learning architecture.
Bringing each project to life through instructionally sound, creative, and immersive design.
Working with graphic designers to establish appropriate design templates and carrying these through in project builds.
Following company and client processes and standards.
Managing work time effectively, tracking hours and meeting deadlines.
Maintaining a high level of attention to detail: developing materials that are grammatically correct and error-free, and listening to and delivering on client’s true needs.
Troubleshooting technical issues related to development tools and content delivery platforms.
Working closely with project managers to keep them informed regarding project scope and timeline.
Receiving feedback from internal and external sources in a professional manner and integrating it into project deliverables.
Communicating effectively with all project team members.
Providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Skills, qualifications and experience
A minimum of 5 years’ successful experience designing and developing elearning.
Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies and approaches.
Proven ability to develop courses using elearning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Vyond, Lectora, Adobe Captivate, Composica and Camtasia.
Familiarity with SCORM technical standards and learning management systems (LMS).
Familiarity with Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards for compliance.
Proficiency using scheduling, productivity, and communication tools, including Gantt charts, spreadsheets, and conferencing systems.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint, particularly as used in the development of instructional content.
Proficiency in project management and project scoping.
High quality standards and excellent attention to detail.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
If this sounds like you, please apply with your resume and a link to your portfolio using the form below.
Instructional designer (contract)
Limestone Learning is looking for an experienced Canada-based instructional designer to join our team. Our instructional designers typically work on contract on a per-project basis.
The successful candidate will be a strong all-round learning and development professional who can develop high-quality online, instructor-led and blended learning solutions. They will have the skills and experience to take a learning solution from inception to delivery and evaluation, possessing a blend of creativity, exceptional instructional design capabilities, excellent writing and editing skills, and a dependable work ethic. We’re looking for an instructional designer that we can count on to take the lead on projects, exceed client expectations and work collaboratively within our teams. Does this sound like you?
Must-haves
Strong portfolio of previous instructional design work for adult workplace learning.
Proven experience designing creative learning solutions.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Capable of working effectively to a timeline and budget.
Located in Canada.
Core responsibilities
Conducting front-end analysis: working with client and subject matter experts to assess requirements, identify the best solution for their needs and establish learning architecture.
Bringing each project to life through instructionally sound, creative, and immersive design.
Designing and executing on deliverables (instructional design plans, outlines, guides, storyboards, voiceover scripts, course builds, etc.) that align with scope and are realistic, thorough, and complete.
Working with graphic designers to establish appropriate design templates and carrying these through in project builds.
Maintaining a high level of attention to detail: developing materials that are high quality, grammatically correct and error-free.
Following company and client processes and standards.
Receiving feedback from internal and external sources in a professional manner, and integrating into project deliverables.
Troubleshooting technical issues related to development tools and content delivery platforms.
Working closely with project managers to keep them informed regarding project scope and timeline.
Managing work time effectively, tracking hours and meeting deadlines.
Working collaboratively with other team members to ensure project success.
Providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Skills, qualifications and experience
A minimum of five years’ successful experience designing and developing learning solutions.
Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies and approaches.
Familiarity with SCORM technical standards and learning management systems (LMS).
Familiarity with the application of Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 standards in elearning development.
Proficiency using scheduling, productivity, and communication tools, including Gantt charts, spreadsheets, and conferencing systems.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications including Word and PowerPoint, particularly as used in the development of instructional content.
Successful experience creating and working to project budgets and timelines.
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
A good understanding of learning management systems and the ability to develop courses using elearning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Lectora, Adobe Captivate, Composica and Camtasia are assets for this position.
If this sounds like you, please apply below with your resume and a link to your portfolio.
Editor / quality control specialist (contract)
Limestone Learning is looking for an experienced Canada-based editor / quality control specialist to join our team. This role is a blend of individual contribution and collaboration with our team. It is an hourly contract-based position that will continue to evolve as we grow.
The successful candidate will work with our team to ensure the accuracy of language and the functionality of our learning solutions. They will have a strong background in editing and quality assurance (QA).
We’re looking for an editor / quality control specialist with extreme attention to detail and a passion for excellence to help us exceed our clients’ expectations. Does this sound like you?
Core responsibilities
Copy edit/review documentation to ensure standardization in style, layout, design and grammar, and adherence to editing standards.
Review and test elearning builds to ensure correct functionality and adherence to standards and templates.
Give/receive feedback to/from internal and external sources in a professional manner.
Work with Limestone’s senior leadership team on continuous process improvement and development of quality control tools and documentation.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail: developing materials that are high quality, grammatically correct and error-free.
Follow company and client processes and standards.
Work closely with project managers to keep them informed regarding project scope and timeline.
Manage work time effectively, tracking hours and meeting deadlines.
Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure project success.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
A minimum of five years’ successful experience in technical editing and/or QA.
Professional certification in editing and/or quality QA.
Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with common editing standards, e.g., Canadian Press Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style.
Proficiency using scheduling, productivity, and communication tools, including Gantt charts, spreadsheets, and conferencing systems.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including correct application of Word styles and PowerPoint themes.
Successful experience working to project budgets and timelines.
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Previous experience working in learning and development is an asset.
Other requirements
We work collaboratively in-person with our team members and clients on many projects subject to data sovereignty and data residency requirements; therefore, the successful candidate must be based in Canada.
If this sounds like you, please apply below with your resume and a link to your portfolio.
Elearning course authors (contract)
Our contract course authors build elearning courses using course development tools, following storyboards and guidelines established by instructional designers. Ideal candidates are based in Canada, and have:
Experience with a variety of course development tools, particularly Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise.
A proven track record/portfolio of successful courses authored.
A creative approach and a visually appealing style.
A solid technical understanding of how courses integrate with learning management systems, and the ability to troubleshoot.
Mobile design experience.
Familiarity with Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 standards for compliance.
To express your interest in this opportunity, please complete the form below.
Note: if you are a voiceover artist or provider of other services relevant to elearning, you are welcome to send us unsolicited inquiries, but due to the volume of messages we receive we will not be replying to each one. We will, however, keep your messages on file until we require services such as yours, and we might contact you then. Thank you for your understanding.
