At AFSC, we care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. PEOPLE ARE OUR FOUNDATION. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. CLIENTS ARE OUR FOCUS. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. EXCELLENCE IS OUR ASPIRATION. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.
This posting will remain open until filled; however, first round of candidate reviews will begin on April 7, 2026
Location is flexible, within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant.
Summary of the Role
Reporting to the Team Leader, Learning and Development, the Learning & Development Advisor will take the lead on the planning, design and implementation of new learning programs to support the organization in meeting its Business Strategy while maintaining current learning modules.
What will you be responsible for?
This position will be dedicated to testing and upgrading our current e-learning modules for system and software compatibility. This project will be done to align with our upgraded learning management platform and in preparation for a software upgrade.
The successful candidate will require a high level of technical proficiency in maintaining and developing e-learning modules (preference given to experience using Adobe Captivate and Vyond), in addition to a strong, practical background in adult learning.
Additionally, the Advisor will assist the Team Leader, Learning and Development to provide strategic advice and recommendation on staff development and training plans within appropriate fiscal, human and physical resources required for training delivery.
Key Skills
- Ability to establish project deliverables according to a project framework. Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Confident in project management, working independently as a lead in the project scope.
- Consult with Team Leader as necessary, using discretionary decision making.
- Experience with change management practices and comfortable leading change.
- Excels in use of familiar and new technology.
Subject to capacity and departmental project priorities, you may also be responsible to:
- Conduct learning needs assessments: Engage with stakeholders to understand priorities, gather data, identify gaps, and obtain consensus on outcomes, while designing learning objectives for courses.
- Assist Team Leader, Learning and Development to gather relevant data on performance and current levels of competence; identify gaps in relation to required levels and obtain agreement on required outcomes; design learning objectives for training courses and activities based on needs assessment.
- Design and develop training courses or strands of a learning and development program to meet learning objectives; incorporate specified L&D methodologies and delivery channels; develop relevant content and high-quality learning resources to ensure high levels of learner engagement and achievement of learning outcomes.
- Provide input and support in the design and implementation of People programs such as career development, mentoring, leadership development and succession planning.
- Create reports and conduct analytics to identify measures and program effectiveness.
- Based on gathered data, make recommendations on improvement of training material and methodology.
What are we looking for from you?
- Experience and demonstrated technical proficiency with eLearn authoring tools, video creation & editing software is essential. Experience with Adobe Captivate is preferred.
- Knowledge of tools within learning management systems, usage and functionalities.
- Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analyzes data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.
- Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Able to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner.
What else is in it for you?
- Health, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment
- Health Spending Account
- Winter Holiday closure
- PSPP contributions
- Generous vacation and special leave days
- Health and wellness initiatives
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Education or related field (diploma, certificate or degree)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources, talent management or training and development
- Post-secondary education in Adult Learning an asset
- Experience working with Learning Management System
About AFSC
For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance. At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.
https://afsc.ca/about-afsc/
