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National in scope and local in focus, MNP is one of Canada’s largest professional service firms providing client-focused accounting, consulting, tax, and digital services to clients. Founded in 1958, MNP today is a CAD 2 billion+ organization with 9600+ employees and 154 offices across Canada. MNP prides itself on being an ‘advisor’ to its clients (individuals, businesses, and organizations), focusing on their success by delivering personalized strategies and solutions that help clients reach their full potential — wherever business takes them.

MNP set up MNP SPARK its GCC in Bangalore in 2025 with a focus on enabling the firm drive growth, efficiency, customer delight and innovation, by leveraging high-quality talent in India. MNP Spark is like any other MNP region/office - front facing, client focused but working with all MNP regions in Canada to deliver services.

Join MNP’s National Learning & Development team as a Instructional Design Manager based in MNP Spark. This role will lead the Spark instructional design team in delivering high-quality learning solutions for firm-wide priorities. You will oversee team performance, resource planning, quality, and delivery while partnering with National Human Capital leaders, program owners, subject matter experts, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

National Learning Design Leadership

· Lead the Spark instructional design team in delivering solutions aligned with national L&D; priorities and standards.

· Translate curriculum plans and business needs into clear design direction, project plans, and team priorities.

· Oversee accessible, measurable learning solutions across eLearning, virtual, instructor-led, performance support, and blended formats.

· Keep the Spark team aligned with National L&D; through planning, reporting, and risk escalation.





Program Design & Delivery

· Manage the strategic learning portfolio, balancing priorities, capacity, timelines, quality, and dependencies.

· Coach the team and review deliverables for accuracy, quality, engagement, and learner focus.

· Set clear assignments, performance expectations, development goals, and accountability.

· Improve tools, templates, workflows, and reuse of shared assets.

Team Operations & Delivery Governance

· Lead team planning and reporting for capacity, project status, quality, risks, and delivery forecasts.

· Partner with national L&D; leaders to prioritize work, manage scope, and resolve competing demands.

· Maintain accurate project records and learning assets in approved repositories.

Stakeholder Collaboration

· Partner with national L&D; leaders, program owners, subject matter experts, business leaders, Human Capital teams, and vendors.

· Work as part of National L&D; to apply shared standards, coordinate resources, and report on progress, capacity, risk, and performance.

· Build effective collaboration between Spark and Canadian colleagues across locations and time zones.

Forward‑Looking Capability Development

· Identify emerging learning needs and strengthen the firm’s learning design capability.

· Design programs that build future-ready capabilities.

· Monitor learning technology, accessibility, and AI-enabled practices.

Evaluation, Metrics & ROI

· Measure learning effectiveness and ROI using qualitative and quantitative data.

· Evaluate impact on capability, career readiness, engagement, and business outcomes.





· Continuously improve learning programs based on data, feedback, and business results.

Requirements

Skills

Experience & Expertise

· 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development or instructional design, including experience leading instructional designers or multidisciplinary learning teams.

· Proven experience managing a portfolio of learning design and development projects in a complex, matrixed organization.

· Strong understanding of:

o Adult learning, instructional design methodologies, and curriculum development

o Digital learning development tools, learning technologies, and quality assurance

o Accessibility, evaluation, project governance, and scalable development practices

· Experience partnering with senior leaders and translating business strategy into impactful learning priorities.

· Experience leading distributed or cross-border teams and collaborating effectively with stakeholders across time zones is preferred.

· Experience in a national corporate L&D; function or professional services environment is an asset.

Skills & Capabilities

· Strategic and hands-on, with robust execution skills.

· Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and influencing skills.

· Analytical and experienced in measuring learning impact.

· Comfortable working in a matrixed environment.

· Organized, data-driven, and attentive to governance and detail.

Educational Qualifications

· Degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent education and experience considered.

Benefits

MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. Team members have access to learning and development opportunities, a collaborative work environment, firm-sponsored events, and programs that support professional growth.

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