Work Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Position Type: Contract (18 months)
Location: Toronto, ON
Compensation: $55 - $65/hr
Our client is seeking a Senior Learning and Development Specialist to join their team.
The Senior Learning & Development Specialist leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide learning and leadership development programs that strengthen organizational capability and support business objectives. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, managing end-to-end learning initiatives, advising leaders on talent development strategies, and integrating learning programs with broader Talent Management processes. The position also plays a key role in annual talent processes including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise learning and development programs.
- Develop learning roadmaps aligned with business priorities and organizational capability needs.
- Assess skills gaps and recommend scalable learning solutions.
- Manage complex learning initiatives across multiple regions and stakeholder groups.
- Facilitate learning programs, workshops, and leadership development initiatives.
- Lead annual Talent Management processes, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development activities.
- Partner with HR leaders, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to identify development needs.
- Provide consulting and recommendations on learning strategies and talent development solutions.
- Ensure learning initiatives support broader organizational and talent objectives.
- Oversee Learning Management System (LMS) administration and related processes.
- Monitor learning compliance, participation, and effectiveness metrics.
- Develop and maintain learning analytics and reporting to support business decisions.
- Utilize feedback, data, and industry best practices to enhance learning programs.
- Introduce innovative learning methodologies, digital learning solutions, and blended learning approaches.
- Improve learner engagement and program effectiveness through technology and data-driven insights.
- Manage 1 direct report.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree is considered a strong asset.
- 5-7+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
- Must have experience with SAP SuccessFactors.
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level learning and leadership development programs.
- Experience supporting global or multi-regional organizations is preferred.
- Expertise in instructional design and facilitation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with experience measuring program effectiveness and reporting outcomes.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with leaders at various organizational levels.
The indicated pay range is a good‑faith estimate based on required qualifications, experience, training, and other factors permitted by law. It reflects the pay band established by the client company. Actual offers may vary depending on skills, experience, geographic location, and expected work quality. Most candidates start in the lower half of the range. Pay history is not considered where prohibited by law. This information serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help review applications. Our team carefully reviews all candidates, and AI is used only as a support tool—never as the sole decision-maker.
