Functional Development Co-Op Student

Department: Functional Development

Reports to: Instructional Designer

Location: North Vancouver, BC — This role is primarily based out of our North Vancouver office, and is open to hybrid remote work.

Work Arrangement: Flexible, between in-office and home

Pay Range: $44,700 - $55,100/year; pay is dependent on year of study and related experience

Duration: Four (4) months, May – August 2026

Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, M-F

As a Functional Development – Co-Op Student, you play a key role in building our training programs for Arc’teryx’s non-Retail functions from the ground up, primarily focusing on the design of net new functional academies across Merchandising and Supply Chain. This is a hands‑on role within the Global Talent team, giving you direct exposure to how learning strategies are translated into tangible, best‑in‑class training solutions that impact teams across Arc’teryx global operations.

In this role you will learn and/or use the following technology:
Adobe Suite (InDesign), Articulate (e‑learning authoring tool),  (Project Management tool), Scribe (workflow capture tool), AI tools.

Your role on the Functional Development team is key to our organization’s growth and business goals.

The Functional Development team, part of our Global Talent Management team, is in service of building functional academies for our Merchandising and Supply Chain teams. Functional Development creates best‑in‑class learning programs, supports implementation training, and delivers training that enables our business to operate effectively and scale for the future.

• Capturing, enriching, and building content that maximizes learning outcomes and meets business objectives for Merchandising and Supply Chain.
• Designing visually engaging PowerPoint decks, facilitation guides, and other learning assets using InDesign.
• Documenting training process and generating high-quality sources of foundational reference content.
• Leveraging AI tools to streamline training development and data analytics to capture and measure learner metrics and feedback.

• You will have the opportunity to work directly on creating training materials and programs, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in content creation, learning journeys, and curriculum development.
• You will have access to mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field, helping you develop your skills and knowledge in learning design.
• You will collaborate with members of different teams within the organization, gaining experience in cross‑functional teamwork and communication.
• You will learn about best practices in adult learning theory, training design and implementation, gaining exposure to industry standards and innovative approaches to learning and development.
• You will receive constructive feedback on your work, allowing you to identify areas for growth and improvement in your skills and abilities.
• You will be supporting the creation of training programs that unleash the potential of our Merchandising and Supply Chain teams and play a vital role in contributing to Arc’teryx's growth and success.

• You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Education, Interactive Arts & Technology, Communication, Graphic Design, or Writing from an accredited university.
• You are a third (3rd) or fourth (4th) year student.
• You are highly effective and rigorous in written and verbal communication skills.
• You have an eye for visual design and are comfortable with using design tools like Adobe InDesign or are a quick study of new software.
• You are passionate about optimizing processes using AI capabilities and how it can be leveraged to improve efficiency and scalability of training development and data collection.
• You have a creative solution mindset and have the ability to think innovatively in developing training materials.
• You have strong organizational skills and enjoy a fast‑paced environment…