TD Bank

Learning Designer

TD Bank • $81K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in instructional design, learning experience design, or related field
  • Experience in designing learning solutions for complex environments
  • Proficient in instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM)
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and learner engagement
  • Ability to translate complex information into learner-friendly content
  • Proficient in developing diverse learning assets across multiple modalities
  • Strong writing and visual communication skills, with attention to quality and detail

Responsibilities

  • Translate learning strategies and requirements into engaging learning experiences
  • Design end-to-end learning paths for development and transformation initiatives
  • Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
  • Develop learning objectives that define learner success criteria
  • Create structured documents and prototypes for learning solutions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to validate content and gather requirements
  • Support learning implementation and gather feedback for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Commitment to fair and equitable compensation opportunities
  • Growth opportunities and skill development
  • Clear pathways for salary progression over time
  • Encouragement for open dialogue about compensation
  • Supportive environment for professional development
Full Job Description

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

TD General

Pay Details:

81 600 $/$81,600 - 115 200 $/$115,200 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

The Learning Designer translates approved business and learning requirements into practical, engaging, accessible, and performance-focused learning experiences. Working from the learning strategy and solution direction established by the Manager, Learning Architecture & Strategy, the Learning Designer develops learning journeys, curricula, courses, simulations, assessments, facilitator materials, performance-support tools, and reinforcement resources.


The role works closely with business subject-matter experts, change management, learning operations, learning technology partners, facilitators and other partners. The Learning Designer ensures that solutions reflect adult learning principles, sound instructional design practices, CBCC operating realities, and established quality, accessibility, risk, and brand standards.


The position requires strong instructional design and content-development expertise, curiosity, critical thinking, project coordination, collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex information into clear and relevant learning experiences.


Key Accountabilities


Instructional Design and Learning Solution Development

  • Translate approved learning strategies, performance requirements, and design recommendations into detailed learning solutions.
  • Design end-to-end learning experiences that support Day 2 development, transformation initiatives, role readiness, capability uplift, and sustainment.
  • Apply recognized instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and learner-experience practices throughout the design and development process.
  • Develop clear learning objectives that define the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and decisions learners must demonstrate.
  • Create structured design documents, storyboards, course outlines, learning pathways, prototypes, and development plans.
  • Select and apply appropriate learning methods based on the desired outcome, audience, complexity, risk, scale, and required speed to proficiency.
  • Incorporate opportunities for practice, feedback, reflection, assessment, coaching, and on-the-job application.
  • Ensure learning solutions are practical, performance-focused, and connected to measurable business or colleague outcomes.

Learning Content and Asset Development

  • Design and develop learning assets across multiple modalities, including:
    • Digital and self-directed learning
    • Microlearning
    • Virtual and instructor-led learning
    • Workshops and facilitated activities
    • Scenarios and simulations
    • Knowledge checks and formal assessments
    • Job aids and quick-reference tools
    • Facilitator and leader guides
    • Coaching and reinforcement resources
  • Translate complex policies, processes, products, systems, and business requirements into clear, accurate, and engaging learner content.
  • Write concise, learner-friendly scripts, instructions, scenarios, examples, activities, and assessment questions.
  • Partner with multimedia and learning technology resources to develop video, audio, interactive, and visual learning experiences.
  • Adapt content for different CBCC roles, proficiency levels, channels, languages, and operating environments, as required.
  • Design learning that supports accessibility, inclusion, consistency, and an effective learner experience.
  • Maintain appropriate source documentation, version control, approvals, and design records for assigned learning assets.

Learning Standards and Quality Assurance

  • Apply CBCC learning design standards, templates, tools, and development practices consistently.
  • Conduct quality reviews to confirm that learning materials are accurate, complete, learner-centred, accessible, and aligned with approved requirements.
  • Validate content with subject-matter experts and applicable risk, compliance, or governance partners.
  • Ensure learning objectives, instructional content, practice activities, and assessments are appropriately aligned.
  • Test digital and facilitated learning materials before implementation and resolve identified design, content, navigation, or usability issues.
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of CBCC instructional design standards and reusable templates.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify, consolidate, modernize, or retire outdated learning assets.

Stakeholder and Subject-Matter Expert Collaboration

  • Work with the Manager, Learning Architecture & Strategy to confirm learning objectives, audience needs, solution scope, modality, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Facilitate design discussions with subject-matter experts to gather information, validate content, and translate technical knowledge into learner-friendly experiences.
  • Challenge content requests constructively when additional information is unlikely to improve learning or performance outcomes.
  • Communicate design decisions, development progress, dependencies, risks, and required approvals clearly and promptly.
  • Incorporate feedback while maintaining alignment with the approved learning strategy, design standards, and intended performance outcome.

Delivery Readiness and Implementation Support

  • Prepare complete, accurate, and implementation-ready learning packages.
  • Support pilots, train-the-trainer activities, facilitator preparation, and learning launches.
  • Monitor early learner and stakeholder feedback and recommend timely adjustments.
  • Escalate scope, quality, timing, resource, or content risks to the Manager, Learning Architecture & Strategy.

Measurement and Continuous Improvement

  • Design assessments and feedback mechanisms that measure knowledge, skill application, confidence, and readiness.
  • Partner with the Manager, Learning Architecture & Strategy and business stakeholders to identify appropriate learning and performance measures.
  • Maintain assigned learning assets through regular reviews, updates, and lifecycle management.
  • Contribute to the learning inventory and provide visibility into asset status, ownership, review dates, and opportunities for rationalization.

Job Requirements

  • Three or more years of experience in instructional design, learning experience design, adult education, digital learning development, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and developing learning solutions for a complex business or operational environment.
  • Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies and practices, such as ADDIE, SAM, Design Thinking, backward design, and rapid-development approaches.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles, learner engagement, knowledge retention, skills practice, assessment, reinforcement, and performance support.
  • Experience translating business requirements and subject-matter expertise into clear learning objectives and practical learning experiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop storyboards, learning pathways, courses, facilitator materials, assessments, job aids, simulations, and digital learning assets.
  • Experience designing across multiple modalities, including self-directed, virtual, instructor-led, video, microlearning, practice-based, and on-the-job learning.
  • Strong writing, editing, visual communication, and information-design skills.
  • Ability to simplify complex or technical information without compromising accuracy.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, accessibility, consistency, and learner experience.
  • Strong relationship-management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with business leaders, subject-matter experts, facilitators and technology partners.
  • Effective planning and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple deliverables and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently within an established strategy and escalate material decisions, risks, and trade-offs appropriately.
  • Comfortable working in an environment with evolving requirements, competing priorities, and transformation activity.
  • Working knowledge of learning measurement and evaluation practices.
  • Experience using learning-authoring, content-development, collaboration, and multimedia tools is preferred.
  • Experience in financial services, regulated environments, contact centres, or large-scale operational learning is an asset.
  • Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Education

  • Post-secondary education in instructional design, adult education, learning and development, educational technology, communications, or a related discipline is required.
  • Certification or formal training in instructional design, adult learning, learning experience design, accessibility, or digital learning development is an asset.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and maintaining current knowledge of instructional design practices, learning technology, accessibility, and emerging learning methods.

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Maîtrise d’une langue autre que le français pour offrir du soutien ou traiter avec des employés ou des collègues qui ont besoin de services et de soutien dans une langue autre que le français.

About TD Bank

TD Securities offers a range of advisory and capital market services to its clients. The company's range of services includes research, investment banking, capital markets, and global transaction banking. Research consists of commodity and equity research. Investment banking consists of mergers, acquisitions, industry expertise, and credit origination. Global transaction banking consists of trade finance, cash management, and correspondent banking. TD Securities was founded in 1855 and is based in Ontario.

TD Bank Careers

Join the vibrant team at TD Bank, one of North America's leading financial services organizations, where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. At TD Bank, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals to thrive. Work You’ll Do At TD Bank, your professional journey is bolstered by a robust support system. From your first interview to every career milestone, you will find opportunities for growth and leadership. Our team is dedicated to helping you develop the skills necessary for success in the ever-evolving financial sector. TD Bank offers a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, from customer service to investment banking. Each position at TD Bank is a chance to contribute to our culture of innovation and exceptional client service. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a TD Bank internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure and hands-on experience, making them a perfect starting point for students and recent graduates eager to make their mark in the banking industry. Interns at TD Bank enjoy the unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals, gaining insights that are crucial for future employment. Benefits and Growth TD Bank is deeply committed to the well-being and continuous growth of our team members. We offer competitive benefits packages that cover health, finance, and family care. Our employees enjoy comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off, among other perks. Moreover, TD Bank encourages professional development through various training programs, including leadership development and diversity training. These initiatives ensure that our team remains at the forefront of industry standards and best practices. Join Our Team Explore the numerous career paths available at TD Bank and discover how your skills and interests align with our mission. We are actively hiring and continually looking for talented individuals who are passionate about banking and customer service. Networking and Professional Development At TD Bank, we believe in the power of networking and collaboration. Our employees have access to a wide range of networking events, workshops, and seminars that promote career development and professional growth. These platforms not only enhance your professional skills but also expand your industry connections. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest at TD Bank Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to match your career preferences and get the latest news, insider tips, and job opportunities delivered straight to your inbox. Explore job opportunities at TD Bank and be part of a team that values hard work, creativity, and a diverse workplace culture. Your next great career move is just a click away. SEARCH TD BANK JOBS Join us at TD Bank and let your ambition lead you to a rewarding career filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate.
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90,000 employees
Market Cap
$117.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$6.9 million
5 Year Trend
+6.6%

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