Advisor, Learning & Development – 9-month contract assignment
Why You Will Love This Organization
Our client is a regulated utility and distribution organization serving several municipalities across Ontario. They have a wonderful company culture and are steadily growing.
The Impact You Will Have
As Advisor, Learning & Development you will support the design, development, implementation and maintenance of L&D programs. This involves analysis, instructional design, learning delivery, evaluation, project management and research on current trends and best practices. You will work closely with the Specialist, Learning & Development to make recommendations for improvements or additional programs to support the organization’s People Deal and vision. This role also supports the development and delivery of organizational training, including regulatory, safety and compliance requirements.
What You Will Do
- Support development and day-to-day implementation of learning and development programs, policies and procedures.
- Support the team in developing L&D initiatives aligned with the organization needs, such as equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I), talent management, wellness, and training.
- Manage the maintenance of annual training plans to ensure standardization and technical, regulatory and legislative compliance.
- Support identification of training needs, research and implementation of new or improved learning solutions.
- Coordinate training activities including: scheduling, enrolling employees in internal/external courses, logistical support, preparing materials and packages.
- Act as subject matter expert for L&D technology solutions, including eLearning content development and employee engagement system administration.
- Assist with the preparation and assessment of course evaluations to measure learning outcomes and overall course/training effectiveness as well as recommend opportunities for improvement.
- Provide support for training, workshops and/or discovery sessions for the L&D team, such as on-boarding, orientation, employee focus groups and wellness sessions.
- Provide technical expertise in the planning, design and implementation of projects and key initiatives in L&D.
- Identify opportunities to streamline or automate processes to continuously improve service delivery.
- Identify and manage relationships with external vendors to support L&D programs, such as wellness, recognition, employee engagement, ED&I, and LinkedIn Learning.
- Research new trends and approaches in the learning, wellness, recognition, employee engagement, and ED&I.
- Support the L&D team by maintaining budget, including entering purchase requisitions, coordination of invoices, reconciling costs, sending finance requests, and distributing charges to the appropriate departments.
- Develop communications material in conjunction with the Employee Communications team for the organization’s various channels.
- Ensure compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards.
What You Will Bring
Education & Specialized Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
- CHRP and/or certification in Adult Education or Organizational Development.
- Knowledge of training best practices.
- Knowledge in corporate wellness is an asset.
- Experience in using Human Capital Management System, specifically Learning Management application/ module (Dayforce would be an asset).
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Experience
- Minimum of four years’ experience in Human Resources with experience in learning and development.
- Experience with formal adult learning, and training design (needs analysis, design, validation, development, implementation and evaluation) is an asset.
- Experience in a unionized utility environment an asset.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions to complex technical issues.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to explain technical information in an organized and concise way.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity
- Demonstrates competence in continuous improvement, accountability, teamwork and development.
- Ability to deal effectively and with courtesy to all levels of staff and external organizations.
- Ability to work a hybrid work model (~2 days per week onsite) in Hamilton or Mississauga and willingness to travel occasionally to other sites within the GTA as needed.
JOB VACANCY STATUS
This role is currently vacant, and the organization is accepting applications with the intention to hire as soon as possible.
HIRING RANGE
The anticipated hiring range for this role is a rate of $50-60/hour and you would be onboarded with The Talent Company as an independent contractor.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – BY RECRUITERS & HIRING MANAGERS
At The Talent Company, people are at the centre of our recruitment process. While we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for limited administrative purposes (such as writing creative outreach messages, summarizing interview notes or transcribing reference checks) AI is never the decision maker. Resumes and candidate information are personally reviewed by our recruiters, and all hiring decisions are made by people who bring judgment, care, and expertise to each match. If a client’s recruitment process involves a greater degree of AI use during their own interviews or assessments, we will communicate that to short-listed candidates so they are aware in advance. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage of the process.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – BY CANDIDATES
We recognize that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their job search, for example to refine writing style or gather research. While this can be appropriate, the information you provide in your resume, screening questions, and interviews must always be truthful and accurately reflect your own experience, knowledge, and competencies. AI should never be used to create or exaggerate credentials. Our goal is to understand the real you – your skills, your story, and your potential – so that we can make the best possible match between you and the organizations we serve.
ACCOMMODATION & INCLUSIVITY
At The Talent Company, we recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences in prompting innovation, sparking creativity, and solving problems. As an equal employment opportunity organization, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, persons with disabilities and all other categories protected by law.
We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please let us know by emailing recruitment@thetalent.co if an adjustment or adaptation is required at any stage to support you during the recruitment journey.
