Learning & Development Specialist

The salary range for this position is $65 000 - $80 000 plus a potentiel 10% bonus

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

Profit Sharing

128 year, family owned and operated company history

Collects, analyzes, and interprets needs for training and development within aligned function and/or business unit.

Develops and executes learning solutions that support the achievement of the business objectives by collaborating with divisional resources, leadership, and additional critical Subject Matter Experts.

Ensures the cost-effective design, sharing, implementation, measurement, evaluation and continual improvement of solutions that meet identified needs and objectives.

Implements and maintains department-specific training programs and processes.

Focuses all learning solutions on improving performance outcomes and business results using a systems approach.

Oversees project communication; providing status updates, clarifying concerns and highlighting issues with key stakeholders on a regular basis.

Makes effective financial and operational decisions that positively impact business outcomes and opportunities for competitive advantage.

Facilitates learning solutions through various delivery methods.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Improving Human Performance - Applying a systematic process of discovering and analyzing human performance gaps; planning for future improvements in human performance; designing and developing cost-effective and ethically justifiable solutions to close performance gaps; partnering with the customer when identifying the opportunity and the solution; implementing the solution; monitoring the change; evaluating the results.

Measuring and Evaluating Learning - Gathering data to answer specific questions regarding the value or impact of learning and performance solutions; focusing on the impact of individual programs and creating overall measures of system effectiveness; leveraging findings to increase effectiveness and provide recommendations for change.

Vocational - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects; knowledge of adult learning styles; knowledge of and ability to apply business acumen; skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Reasoning - ability to analyze needs, propose solutions and drive results; ability to come up with creative ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem

Communication - ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing;
English fluency and knowledge of proper grammar and spelling; ability to instruct others;

Human Relations - able to motivate adult learners; ability to network and partner with others; ability to influence stakeholders; ability to leverage diversity

Self management - ability to manage own time effectively, meet strict deadlines with success, work in a team environment

Learning Management System administration

eLearning training software

Web page creation and editing software

Synchronous and asynchronous learning technologies

Google application platform (docs, sheets, presentation, forms), email, internet and HRIS software applications.

Knowledge of office equipment used in training including projectors and video conferencing software

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

2 to 4 years full-time related work

Designing and delivering learning solutions

Managing diverse learner needs

Evaluating learning solutions

Selecting appropriate methodologies to maximize learning

Leading, managing, and facilitating change within organizations

Improving human performance

Gathering data to show the value of learning and performance solutions

Achieving desired outcomes of projects on time and within budget