Learning & Development Advisor | Conseiller(-ère) en formation et en développement

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Learning & Development Advisor (Learning & Development Department) - Canada

Who We Are

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was recently voted one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024. Our firm’s over 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals. Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

A Day In The Life

The Learning & Development (L&D) Advisor plays a key role in the firm’s learning and development functions by designing, developing and delivering high-impact training initiatives for lawyers and business professionals. The L&D Advisor will ensure optimal alignment with firm goals and will create programs that encourage adoption and engagement within regions.

Working closely with the Senior Director, Learning & Development, subject matter experts (SMEs), learning & development teams and other stakeholders, the Learning & Development Advisor will leverage best practices in adult learning and instructional design to build strong training programs, provide guidance on learning design, support needs analyses, create curriculums for learning & development initiatives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Learning Design & Development

• Support the Senior Director, Learning & Development with firm-wide learning programs for lawyers and senior leadership.
• Consult with stakeholders and build curriculum for professional development training programs.
• Act as an expert advisor on training, including design and implementation of effective and high-performing training initiatives and programs.
• Apply instructional design principles to design content that supports learning programs and professional development.
• Design and executes simulation-based and other innovative learning opportunities.
• Coordinate training opportunities within the firm, including cohort and milestone training.

Firm-Wide Project Coordination

• Assist teams in identifying training needs, recommend the most appropriate learning methods, and leverage advanced training technologies.
• Coordinate learning programs with regional and sometimes hybrid/online execution.
• Provide guidance and support in developing learning initiatives.

Analysis & Recommendations

• Monitor and evaluate engagement and the effectiveness of training.
• Ensure that training programs are current, compliant, and tailored to learner needs.
• Analyse the impact of changes on stakeholders and propose tailored approaches to ensure buy-in and engagement.
• Stay abreast of training trends and make appropriate recommendations to ensure the development of best practices for the firm.

Collaboration & Communication

• Foster smooth communication between stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation of training projects.
• Liaise with subject matter experts to translate complex legal and business concepts into effective learning experiences.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of various training projects across the firm.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning across the firm.

Must Haves

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in instructional design, adult education, learning technologies, project management or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience designing and delivering learning programs, preferably within a professional service or corporate environment.
• Experience with curriculum design and training program coordination.
• Knowledge of recognized training methods related to adult learning and of best practices in project management and change management.
• Understanding of the use of Artificial Intelligence in learning & development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to quickly build relationships, bring stakeholders together around common goals, and facilitate training sessions.
• Collaborative spirit and desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Creativity, technical proficiency and a strong understanding of the professional services environment.
• Strong writing skills to produce clear, concise, and effective materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Why Work With Us

Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our benefits include:

• A health and wellness subsidy
• An annual education & tuition reimbursement
• Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Personal days
• Employee & family assistance program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Monetary incentive for employee referrals
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
• An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

Compensation

The typical salary range for this position is $79,000 - $88,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.