Professional Staffing has partnered with a well-established, professional organization to identify a Learning & Development Specialist for their team in Leduc. Reporting to the Director of HR, the Learning and Development Specialist will be, building SOPs, Design and facilitate team-building workshops and training initiatives that focus on improving teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution and designing programs for employee development.
This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires 3 days a week on site in Leduc, AB.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end development and execution of a comprehensive learning strategy that aligns with organizational goals — in a fast paced, complex environment
- Collaborate directly with internal subject matter experts and stakeholders to design, revise, and deliver effective training programs across multiple platforms and delivery methods.
- Conduct formal needs assessments, define learning objectives, and create training plans; develop feedback loops, track training completion, and report on effectiveness.
- Facilitate both in-person and virtual training sessions; ensure all learning resources are accurate, current, and aligned with business needs.
- Participate in talent development planning and recommend third-party vendors for leadership, and technical skill enhancement.
- Design and facilitate team-building workshops and training initiatives that focus on improving teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Education, Arts, Business, Human Resources or a related field.
- Proven experience implementing LMS systems
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate learning and development, ideally in a complex organization with multiple business lines
- Proven ability to manage all stages of instructional design and implementation autonomously, with expertise in adult learning principles and digital tools (e.g., UPerform, Snagit, Camtasia).
- Strong communication, collaboration, and consulting skills with a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and delivery.
