Learning and Development Lead, IT Capabilities

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

The IT Capability Development Lead is responsible for supporting IT with the skills needed today and for tomorrow by ensuring our people have dynamic learning solutions to develop capabilities needed to execute Aviva Canada’s strategic priorities and to adapt to emerging market needs.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, monitor and continuously improve IT’s learning and development strategy ensuring achievement of all critical initiatives
• Deliver the annual learning curriculum to IT
• Develop, implement and update skills assessments across IT to identify existing skills gaps and support resource fluidity
• Support implementation of intern and trainee programs
• Collaborate and support the leaders across IT to implement development solutions that will build technical capabilities and support career development
• Design career paths to provide clarity, objectivity and transparency to grow the technical expertise across IT
  
  

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of related experience in a people management capacity
• Detailed knowledge and experience in developing organizational learning strategies and learning solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Capability in e-learning design and development (an asset)
• Strong business acumen, coupled with excellent project management/facilitation skills
• Ability to make decisions, use independent judgment, establish priorities, and work effectively on multiple initiatives
• Experienced in effecting organization and cultural change
• Able to have honest and tough conversations with peers, colleagues, and senior leaders
• Agile and driven to add value to build balanced business capability and drive continuous improvement across IT
• University Degree, College Diploma or equivalent experience
  
  

What You'll Get

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
• Hybrid flexible work model
  
  

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.