PACT (Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) is a general partnership of Kenaidan, Obayashi, Alberici and Amico, supported by design partners Egis, Mott MacDonald, and Weston Williamson + Partners. Together, we are delivering Accelerator, a major program within Pearson LIFT (Long-Term Investment in Facilities and Terminals)—Toronto Pearson’s multi-year infrastructure development plan.

Project Overview:

Accelerator addresses urgent passenger growth needs while preparing Canada’s largest airport for the future, including:

Modernization of Terminals 1 and 3
Upgrades to airfield and civil infrastructure
Greenhouse gas reduction initiatives
Enhanced passenger experience and mobility

Who we are:

Kenaidan is an employee owned general contractor building heavy civil/structural concrete, water works and ICI projects and we're looking to build on our team. We offer exceptional opportunities including career development and training through our Kenaidan Centre for Learning and growth from within potential for skilled, motivated construction professionals. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:

Top wages
Salary range between $85K-110K, depending on experience
Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
Employee Share Ownership
Vacation and Sick/FR days

Kenaidan is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to support PACT’s people, project, and performance objectives. In this role, you will design, deliver, and manage learning programs that build capability across the organization and directly support program delivery.

Working closely with program leadership, technical teams, and HR, you will act as a strategic partner, facilitator, and coach—ensuring our people have the skills, tools, and development pathways needed to succeed in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Design, develop, and implement PACT-wide learning strategies, capability frameworks, and development roadmaps across all business functions
Partner with Program Leadership, Directors, HSE, Technical, Commercial, and Construction teams to identify learning needs and address performance gaps
Facilitate and/or coordinate in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and coaching programs aligned with PACT’s values and behaviours
Lead structured onboarding and orientation programs for new hires, ensuring alignment with governance, safety, and PACT culture
Support PMO and HR initiatives related to talent mapping, performance frameworks, and internal mobility pathways
Measure and evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, data, and continuous improvement practices
Manage the L&D calendar, training records, participation tracking, and competency reporting
Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams to strengthen collaboration, communication, and team performance
Support culture-building initiatives, employee engagement activities, and cross-partner collaboration
Manage relationships with external training vendors, learning partners, and certification bodies as required
Champion a continuous learning culture and support change management initiatives related to new systems, processes, or organizational change

Education and Experience:

5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related business partnering role
Experience designing and delivering learning programs within the construction or infrastructure industry
Strong facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven experience developing competency frameworks, onboarding programs, and people management development initiatives
Solid understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and change management
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse teams and joint-venture partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with e-learning and blended learning tools (experience with Synthesia is considered an asset)
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative, people-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Working Conditions:

Office based position.
All employees must successfully complete a RAIC and Criminal Background Check.

Think you're the right fit?

Apply today! Check in regularly for new opportunities on our website or stay up to date by following our social media platforms: LinkedIn, Instagram.

Kenaidan is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. to provide resumes to this or any other job posting will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a full time position

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