Job Description

Compensation & Perks

Salary:

$45K - $50K

Start date:

As soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Hybrid work:

Tuesdays and Thursdays our team works in-office (our office is located in Toronto).

Working hours:

9:00am - 5:30pm ET

Paid vacation:

20 days of paid time off, including 15 vacation days and 5 days of office closure (typically over Christmas and New Year's).

Health benefits:

Extended health, dental and vision benefits that kick in after three months of employment. We offer both single and family plans, with cost-sharing options.

Technology:

Take home laptop.

About Sandbox

Our amazing team is expanding!

At Sandbox we are a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of media, technology and learning. We work hard and venture into new territory to deliver beautiful, out-of-the-box digital media and learning products, leveraging research to understand behaviours and promote impact. We strive to make a difference for clients who work to improve lives on a global scale, from UNICEF to the World Health Organization, from TEDx to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.

What's in it for you?

At Sandbox you'll get to:

Join a small and mighty team of filmmakers, designers, technologists, educators, researchers, and operational maestros who share knowledge and grow together. Work in a dynamic agency environment with a lot of autonomy and plenty of opportunity to exercise your creativity on client-focused and homegrown products. Stretch your skills and have opportunities for a range of career pathways, whether you love media, technology, learning or all of them. Use your skills to make a difference, whether you're interested in improving education, health, the economy, our communities or the environment. Enjoy a flexible work environment with a hybrid office, 20 days of paid time off, including 15 vacation days and 5 days of office closure, (typically over Christmas and New Year's), and attractive salary progression and professional development opportunities.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, versatile and proactive Proposal & Digital Learning Writer/Researcher to join our team in a diverse, team-oriented and fast-paced role encompassing both technical and creative tasks. This individual will contribute to the work of the Business Development team as part of Sandbox's Professional Development Bootcamp, under the leadership of the HR and Procurement Manager, and to the work of the Digital Learning and Products (DLP) team, under the leadership of the DLP Lead.

About Sandbox's Professional Development Bootcamp

Sandbox's Professional Development Bootcamp offers new Writer/Researchers an opportunity to gain a broad and deep understanding of Sandbox's projects, storytelling approach, and client landscape, working in close collaboration with other Writer/Researchers and the Business Development team. This experience creates a strong foundation for their contributions to specialized departments, such as the Digital Learning and Products team.

Your Responsibilities

In the Bootcamp, you will:

Conduct research to identify and assess new project opportunities, ensuring strong strategic fit with Sandbox's and new client's needs. Develop compelling, technically sound proposals and applications for diverse funding and project opportunities. Organize and structure content to meet submission requirements, ensure clarity, and align with Sandbox's brand voice. Coordinate with other members of the Business Development team, other Sandbox departments, and external experts as needed, to ensure alignment and accuracy of proposal content.
In the Digital Learning and Products team, you will:

Collaborate on e-learning modules and courses, including the creation of instructional design storyboards and assembling content with digital learning tools, liaising with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and contributing to the development of innovative digital learning strategies. Develop accessible, engaging and learner-centred copy for learning resources including websites, platforms, brochures, toolkits, presentations, and more. Contribute to learner-centred technical writing for educational materials, such as curricula, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with instructional goals.

What You Bring to the Table:

Background:

1 to 5 years of experience in writing and research. Interest in digital learning and education. University degree, college diploma, or certification in a field emphasizing research and writing, education, teaching & learning, social sciences, media and communications or other relevant field.
Core Competencies:

Leadership & Innovation:

Offers creative input and adapts well to changes within their scope. Uses AI tools and other technologies effectively, following manager's guidance.

Accountability & Integrity:

Delivers high-quality work with professionalism and reliability, taking ownership of tasks and following through to completion.

Communication & Collaboration:

Proactively shares updates, raises issues, and works effectively with team members to meet shared goals.

Planning & Organization:

Prioritizes tasks efficiently, meets deadlines consistently, and maintains strong attention to detail.
Creative and Technical Skills and Tools:

Demonstrated ability to write and structure content to high standards, including for learning and educational purposes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience developing learning and educational content (lesson outlines, assessments, knowledge checks, etc). Proficiency with a range of generative AI tools relevant to writing, research, and project management.
Bonus if you have:

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) or e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate). Familiarity with creative media and technology workflows. Experience writing for video, animation, marketing materials, or digital storytelling. Experience with technical writing, such as research reports or user guides. Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative research methods and software (e.g. Dovetail, Excel, Qualtrics, etc). Proficiency with data visualization software (Google Looker Studio, Tableau, etc). Multilingual capabilities (ideally French and Spanish).
Don't sweat it if you don't have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you!

The Hiring Process

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only applications submitted through Indeed will be considered, and only individuals invited to participate in the next step in the hiring process will be contacted.

The hiring process involves the following steps:

Submit your CV, cover letter and answer

compulsory

screening questions on Indeed. Online skills assessment First interview Technical assignment Second interview CEO Touchpoint Conditional offer References
Thanks for your interest and we look forward to meeting you!

The Sandbox team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

Please confirm you can comply with our hybrid model of two (2) days per week in the office (downtown Toronto). What educational credentials relevant to the role do you have? If you are currently pursuing any educational credentials, please provide the following: 1) your anticipated completion date, and 2) the time commitment involved if the completion date is more than one month after your application date. How many years of experience relevant to the role do you have? Please share links to three (3) writing samples that demonstrate your research and writing abilities across various formats. At least one (1) should be a long-form piece (minimum 1,000 words). If available, we encourage you to include a sample related to digital learning.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M6J 2R9