Manager, Learning Design and Fellowship Academy Contract

Manager Learning Design and Fellowship Academy

If youre excited about building systems that empower others to lead - and want to help shape Canadas next generation of entrepreneurial AI-ready talent for the future of work - wed love to hear from you!

Venture for Canada is a national registered charity equipping talent across Canada with the entrepreneurial skills mindset and opportunities to succeed in a 21st-century economy increasingly shaped by rapid change and emerging technology. We believe that to be entrepreneurial is to act upon opportunities to create value for others.

The resourcefulness and creativity of people across Canada are essential to addressing our countrys greatest challenges. Venture for Canada serves as a catalyst for systemic social change by empowering individuals to create a more prosperous inclusive and innovative society.

Im Kathleen VFCs Senior Manager of People Operations and Ill be guiding the recruitment for this role. Since joining in 2019 Ive watched our team grow from 9 to 30 mission-driven colleagues and were thrilled to be expanding again. To learn more about our hiring process and workplace philosophy visit our Careers page here.

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Manager Learning Design and Fellowship Academy:

Venture for Canada (VFC) is seeking an experienced learning designer and project manager to lead the design delivery and evaluation of the VFC Fellowship Academy during an 18-month parental leave.

Reporting to the Director of Programs this role is ideal for a learning design leader with experience building end-to-end learning programs managing learning designers and curating high-quality learning events. You will shape Fellowship learning strategy oversee curriculum development and ensure consistently excellent learner experiences.

This is a primarily remote role with occasional in-person travel across Canada required to support Fellowship events conferences and staff convenings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design delivery and continuous improvement of the VFC Fellowship Academy.
• Design learning experiences that support career transitions and prepare participants for the future of work including practical use of AI and digital tools.
• Set curriculum strategy learning outcomes and instructional design standards across programs and events.
• Oversee the development of learning assets including workshops live sessions self-paced resources and toolkits.
• Facilitate select learning experiences and curate high-quality events such as conferences and large-scale sessions.
• Manage and coach the learning design team providing clear goals and feedback.
• Use research data and learner feedback to strengthen learning outcomes and inform Fellowship strategy.
• Collaborate with Events Admissions and Marketing to align timelines communications and learner experience.
• Manage budgets related to curriculum development and external facilitation.
• Build strong relationships with Fellows and Alumni and support alumni-focused learning experiences.
  
  

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience designing end-to-end learning programs from discovery through evaluation.
• People management experience leading learning or instructional designers.
• Strong background in adult learning curriculum design and applied learning.
• Experience integrating AI automation and digital tools into learning experiences.
• Experience curating learning events such as conferences or multi-session programs.
• Strong project management communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-moving evolving environments.
• A systems thinker who balances strategy with hands-on execution.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace/Gmail HubSpot Slack and Zoom are assets.
• Ability to travel for in-person events and meetings.
• Available for weekend sessions as required (approx. 4 times per year) and occasional evening sessions during the week.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
  
  

Why Join Venture for Canada

We offer competitive salaries and robust benefits including:

• Salary range: $
• Stipend for phone usage
• Comprehensive health benefits plan after 3 months of service and RRSP matching after 6 months of service
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• Summer hours from May to Labour Day
• Additional summer office closures holiday closures (Dec 25Jan 1)
• Potential to work out of the country/province for up to 1 month annually
• Flexible work hours and a remote work environment
• Professional development funding
• Funding to support the setup of your home office
  
  

Location: Virtual home office must be within Canada.

Start Date: Early April 2026

Deadline to Apply: February 22 2026

Internal Job Level: M1

Please note this is for an 18-month contract

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility:

Venture for Canada is dedicated to creating a workplace that fits your needs. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for accessibility. If you require accommodations please contact us at

Additionally all employees play a role in protecting company and customer data by adhering to the VFC information security policies and procedures.

This position is to fill an existing vacancy. Venture for Canada uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams. We will only contact applicants selected for an accordance with applicable laws candidates who are interviewed will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.

Required Experience:

Manager