Learning Specialist

Division / Branch People and Culture Division / Leadership and Organizational Development Branch

Employment Type Permanent, Full-Time

Existing Vacancy Yes

Application Deadline February 18, 2026

Pay Level 9

Pay Range $84,154 to $105,195

Work Location Head Office, Toronto, ON; (In-Office)

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an agency where innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and passion drives us to new heights of excellence. Reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General, the AGCO is responsible for regulating Ontario’s vibrant alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and private retail cannabis sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

Learning Specialist supports AGCO’s strategic and cultural priorities by designing and delivering high-quality, accessible learning solutions. Reporting to a Senior Manager within the People and Culture Division, Leadership and Organizational Development (L&OD) Branch, this role works closely with internal clients to assess learning needs, recommend effective solutions, and support initiatives across both the Consulting and Programs streams.

Working collaboratively with Program Managers, L&OD Consultants, internal stakeholders, and external vendors, the Learning Specialist develops engaging learning materials, eLearning content, and facilitation resources for enterprise-wide initiatives and divisional consulting engagements, ensuring alignment with AGCO’s leadership, learning, and engagement frameworks.

What You Will Do

• Conduct learning needs assessments with internal stakeholders to identify training requirements and recommend effective learning solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain learning materials for enterprise-wide initiatives, consulting-based sessions, and digital learning programs, including eLearning modules, facilitator guides, participant resources, handouts, and reference guides.
• Apply instructional design principles and research learning trends and best practices to inform curriculum and session design.
• Support the delivery of training, onboarding, and leadership development programs, collaborating with Program Managers and L&OD Consultants on session preparation, logistics, scheduling, communications, and virtual platform support.
• Recommend improvements to learning materials and delivery based on evaluation data and participant feedback.
• Contribute to pilot initiatives, innovation projects, and the development of scalable learning templates and resources.

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About The AGCO

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an Ontario provincial regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. We are responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The AGCO is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the second year in a row. This annual distinction reflects our commitment to cultivating a workplace environment that prioritizes employee well-being, emphasizing work-life balance, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional growth. We remain committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

What We Offer

The AGCO provides a comprehensive range of benefits and programs (subject to eligibility), including :

Please note that only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation during the application process, or who need job postings in an alternative format, may email their request to askhr@agco.ca. The subject line should read “Accommodation in Application – [Position Title].

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by our Human Resources team and hiring managers.

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