Bilingual Trainer - D2L, Kitchener

AI Summary

This Bilingual Trainer role at D2L in Kitchener, Ontario, focuses on delivering interactive online training sessions for D2L products and developing engaging learning materials. The position requires strong communication and presentation skills, a passion for education, and at least three years of teaching experience in a blended learning setting, with a minimum of one year training adult learners. Expertise in adult learning principles and advanced English and Canadian French language skills are essential for this role.

About the Role: Transforming Learning with D2L

As a Bilingual Trainer at D2L, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing education and building the Future of Work by ensuring new and existing customers successfully onboard and launch with D2L products. This position involves delivering interactive online training sessions on a diverse range of D2L tools, ensuring engaging learning experiences for participants across K12, Higher Education, and Corporate verticals. You will develop and improve training materials, courses, and webinars, including agendas, videos, and assessment activities, to deliver meaningful sessions that enhance users' ability to interact with the Brightspace platform. Your expertise in adult learning theory combined with classroom teaching experience will be crucial in creating impactful and engaging training experiences focused on leveraging technology to transform learning. This role also involves conducting needs assessments to develop tailored training plans and providing value-added best practices consultation to enhance the overall training experience for clients.

Skills and Experience for Success

To excel as a Bilingual Trainer, candidates must bring excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Canadian French, adapting their style to convey complex concepts clearly. Outstanding presentation and persuasive speaking skills are vital for engaging various group sizes. A deep understanding of the typical stages in the development and mastery of new knowledge and skills is essential for creating effective training materials that promote sequential development. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in adult learning principles and methodologies, alongside a minimum of three years' experience teaching in a blended learning setting. Additionally, at least one year of experience teaching and training adult learners on complex concepts is required. While a university degree or diploma in a relevant field is considered an asset, D2L values diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from individuals passionate about education and technology, even if they don't meet every single qualification. Knowledge of eLearning and Learning Management Systems, particularly D2L's Brightspace, will be a significant asset in this role, contributing to the continuous improvement of internal knowledge and processes.