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Breakthrough Academy is hiring a Senior Instructional Designer to create impactful training programs for entrepreneurs in the contracting industry. The role involves designing engaging, scalable learning experiences by translating complex systems and frameworks into practical instructional content that drives business growth and performance.

Highlights

Develop end-to-end learning experiences across digital, blended, video-based, and facilitator-led formats
Create storyboards, scripts, and assets using Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Google Slides, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, and Canva
Apply adult learning principles, accessibility standards, and brand voice to instructional materials
Collaborate with program development, marketing, coaching, and operations teams
Leverage AI tools for prototyping and rapid design iteration
Enhance internal workflows, templates, and systems to improve design efficiency
Manage multiple projects while maintaining creative standards and meeting deadlines
Require 3-6 years of instructional design experience and a portfolio demonstrating diverse learning format expertise
Strong project management and communication skills with experience working in cross-functional teams
Competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, remote work flexibility, and professional growth opportunities

Senior Instructional Designer Full Description

Senior Instructional Designer

Operations - Vancouver, British Columbia (Remote)

SR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Are you excited by the thought of building world class training that changes how entrepreneurs lead, hire, and grow their businesses?
Do you love turning ideas into engaging, high impact learning experiences?
Do you thrive at the intersection of creativity, structure, and technology?
Are you a builder at heart, someone who can take frameworks, systems, and subject matter expertise and transform them into effective and scalable learning assets?
Do you want to be part of a fast growing company that's redefining how contractors and trades entrepreneurs learn and perform?
Do you get excited about architecting learning journeys that give entrepreneurs the clarity, tools, and confidence to execute at a higher level?
Do you love collaborating with cross-functional teams such as marketing, coaching, and operations, to build training that is practical, engaging, and built for real world implementation?
Does shaping the future of contractor education through cutting edge instructional design excite you?

ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY

Breakthrough Academy specializes in helping high performing entrepreneurs in the contracting industry grow their businesses by implementing excellent operational systems into their companies. We believe in the unlimited potential of entrepreneurship and help our Members (customers) break through barriers and take their businesses to the next level.

Our proprietary training program brings systemization to a contracting company’s operations, develops an entrepreneur’s core business skills, and holds accountability to goals along a clear business plan. Breakthrough Academy is now 10 years old and growing rapidly, with over 600 business owners developing in the program, and an awesome team of 50+ running the show. As we service companies across the continent to level up and systemize their operations, Breakthrough Academy itself has grown significantly, with 10 years of back-to-back revenue growth.

To continue elevating the quality and impact of our training ecosystem, we're hiring a Senior Instructional Designer, a strategic thinker with deep expertise in adult learning, curriculum design, and digital learning experiences. This role will be responsible for transforming complex systems, frameworks, and subject matter expertise into scalable, high impact training that equips entrepreneurs to perform at their highest levels.

This is where you come in.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

You’re a seasoned instructional designer who’s built learning that moves people to act, not just watch
You love collaborating with subject matter experts to turn ideas and frameworks into structured, learner-centered content
You can visualize a learner’s journey from first click to final outcome and make every step feel intuitive and engaging
You have strong design sensibility, you care how things look, feel, and flow
You’re comfortable managing multiple projects and maintaining high creative standards under tight timelines
You’re curious about AI tools and use them to prototype, script, or streamline your workflow without sacrificing craft
You want to design for impact, helping hundreds of entrepreneurs lead better, scale faster, and build the life and business they want

IN THE ROLE, YOU WILL BE:

Translating BTA’s program architecture and learning objectives into cohesive instructional design strategies
Designing end to end learning experiences across modalities, including digital, blended, video-based, and facilitator led programs
Developing storyboards, scripts, and assets using tools like Articulate storyline, Rise 360, google Slides, Powerpoint, Adobe Suite, and Canva
Applying learning principles, accessibility standards, and BTA’s brand voice to every deliverable
Collaborating closely with the Head of Program Development to bring programs from concept to launch
Leveraging AI to support prototyping, microcopy, and rapid design iteration
Contributing to evolving BTA’s internal workflows, templates, and systems to improve design speed and consistency
Iterating based on feedback to ensure every module drives measurable learning and performance outcomes

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-6 years of experience in instructional design or learning experience development
Portfolio that demonstrates strong design execution and instructional impact across multiple learning formats
Proven ability to translate technical or complex content into engaging, easy to follow learning materials
Advanced proficiency with authoring and design tools
Strong understanding of learning principles, design theory, and evaluation frameworks
Excellent project management and communication skills; comfortable balancing multiple priorities
Experience working collaboratively in creative or cross functional teams

THE BENEFITS

Play a high impact creative role in shaping the next generation of BTA’s learning programs
Build learning experiences that have an extraordinary impact on entrepreneurs across North america
Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits, with big time opportunities for professional growth.
Gain invaluable insights into the operations of successful entrepreneurs' companies.
Collaborate with a dynamic team of high-performing individuals at BTA, who thrive on teamwork.
Create a massive impact in an organization with an already strong foundation.
Enjoy the flexibility of working within a team that embraces remote work opportunities.
Enjoy cool travel perks in fun locations - our team events this year range from Caribbean beaches to peaceful BC hot springs!

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to take on an awesome new adventure, use the application form below and let us know why you’d be a great fit for our team!

We thank you for your time and interest. We will reach out directly to shortlisted applicants.

Original Job Description

Senior Instructional Designer

Operations - Vancouver, British Columbia (Remote)

SR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Are you excited by the thought of building world class training that changes how entrepreneurs lead, hire, and grow their businesses?
Do you love turning ideas into engaging, high impact learning experiences?
Do you thrive at the intersection of creativity, structure, and technology?
Are you a builder at heart, someone who can take frameworks, systems, and subject matter expertise and transform them into effective and scalable learning assets?
Do you want to be part of a fast growing company that's redefining how contractors and trades entrepreneurs learn and perform?
Do you get excited about architecting learning journeys that give entrepreneurs the clarity, tools, and confidence to execute at a higher level?
Do you love collaborating with cross-functional teams such as marketing, coaching, and operations, to build training that is practical, engaging, and built for real world implementation?
Does shaping the future of contractor education through cutting edge instructional design excite you?

ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY

This is where you come in.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

You’re a seasoned instructional designer who’s built learning that moves people to act, not just watch
You love collaborating with subject matter experts to turn ideas and frameworks into structured, learner-centered content
You can visualize a learner’s journey from first click to final outcome and make every step feel intuitive and engaging
You have strong design sensibility, you care how things look, feel, and flow
You’re comfortable managing multiple projects and maintaining high creative standards under tight timelines
You’re curious about AI tools and use them to prototype, script, or streamline your workflow without sacrificing craft
You want to design for impact, helping hundreds of entrepreneurs lead better, scale faster, and build the life and business they want

IN THE ROLE, YOU WILL BE:

Translating BTA’s program architecture and learning objectives into cohesive instructional design strategies
Designing end to end learning experiences across modalities, including digital, blended, video-based, and facilitator led programs
Developing storyboards, scripts, and assets using tools like Articulate storyline, Rise 360, google Slides, Powerpoint, Adobe Suite, and Canva
Applying learning principles, accessibility standards, and BTA’s brand voice to every deliverable
Collaborating closely with the Head of Program Development to bring programs from concept to launch
Leveraging AI to support prototyping, microcopy, and rapid design iteration
Contributing to evolving BTA’s internal workflows, templates, and systems to improve design speed and consistency
Iterating based on feedback to ensure every module drives measurable learning and performance outcomes

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-6 years of experience in instructional design or learning experience development
Portfolio that demonstrates strong design execution and instructional impact across multiple learning formats
Proven ability to translate technical or complex content into engaging, easy to follow learning materials
Advanced proficiency with authoring and design tools
Strong understanding of learning principles, design theory, and evaluation frameworks
Excellent project management and communication skills; comfortable balancing multiple priorities
Experience working collaboratively in creative or cross functional teams

THE BENEFITS

Play a high impact creative role in shaping the next generation of BTA’s learning programs
Build learning experiences that have an extraordinary impact on entrepreneurs across North america
Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits, with big time opportunities for professional growth.
Gain invaluable insights into the operations of successful entrepreneurs' companies.
Collaborate with a dynamic team of high-performing individuals at BTA, who thrive on teamwork.
Create a massive impact in an organization with an already strong foundation.
Enjoy the flexibility of working within a team that embraces remote work opportunities.
Enjoy cool travel perks in fun locations - our team events this year range from Caribbean beaches to peaceful BC hot springs!

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to take on an awesome new adventure, use the application form below and let us know why you’d be a great fit for our team!

We thank you for your time and interest. We will reach out directly to shortlisted applicants.

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