Culinary instructor Jobs in Kitchener, ON

The Role

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, designing and delivering various employee training solutions designed to support the business objectives

Internal Training Consulting

• Manage Learning & Development email inbox
• Administration of online procedure manual(s)
• Document and update processes and procedures (business’ and internal) as required
• Draft and distribute communications to keep staff informed of products, policies, technology changes, upcoming training events, and new initiatives
• Participate in corporate initiatives to build a positive learning culture throughout MCAP
• Research current trends to stay informed on industry best practices (training, business, and technology) and opportunities in order to provide appropriate recommendations
• Seek and provide peer feedback on training delivery, design, and development

Training Needs Analysis

• Consult with Single Family stakeholders to determine business’ performance gaps
• Determine and recommend most appropriate training solution(s), based on target audience, number of participants, geographical location, budget, etc.
• Identify any operational risk(s) present within the training request
• Determine how employees will be supported on the job

Design

• Consult with Subject Matter Expert (SME) to determine and compile training content (learning points and objectives)
• Leverage existing training materials where possible to utilize in the development of new materials
• Organize content into programs, courses, topics, and objectives
• Design course outlines for instructor-led training and e-Learning training modules
• Leverage adult learning principles and fundamental learning strategy to ensure transfer of knowledge (teach, show, do, evaluate)
• Determine most suitable method(s) of delivery to meet the needs of the learner and business unit
• Consult with Instructional Design team to ensure training solution is aligned to design plan
• Design training programs for multiple business units

Development

• Develop training solution based on design plan – training needs analysis, content document, design document, pre-built templates, existing materials
• Seek and provide peer feedback on training material development
• Obtain sign-off from business unit leaders throughout development of the training solution
• Develop training schedule to support learners’ knowledge transfer
• Conduct a program pilot (dry run) when possible and revise materials as necessary to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of delivery
• Maintain training materials (job aids, program guides, procedures, evaluations, e- learning modules) to ensure alignment with business’ processes
• Develop training programs for multiple business units

Implement Training Programs

• Schedule logistics of training delivery – participants list, training schedule, facilities/room bookings, resources – to meet business’ training needs
• Review materials prior to training to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of delivery
• Organize and set up the learning environment and supporting materials in preparation for the training session
• Facilitate virtual and in-class training to satisfy learning objectives
• Maintain professional disposition, appropriate body language, and confident demeanor to ensure expert delivery
• Establish expectations of learners, and reinforce positive and negative behaviours
• Provide opportunities for engagement and participation, in keeping with adult learning principles
• Check in with learners throughout the session to confirm understanding and to foster learning
• Recognize participants’ various learning styles, and adapt training style accordingly
• Document learner observations and provide feedback to participants’ leaders
• Deliver training programs to multiple business units

Evaluation of Training

• Distribute reaction surveys (level 1), knowledge assessments (level 2) and monitor on- the-job performance (level 3) to evaluate effectiveness of training
• Summarize and distribute knowledge assessment results to the participants’ leader(s)
• Analyze feedback to assess effectiveness and impact of training solution
• Adjust training solution as required to improve upon results

Project Management

• Maintain awareness of business unit goals, objectives, strategies, procedures and technology changes
• Analyze data, identify trends, and minimize obstacles that stand in the way of job performance and success
• Provide subject matter expertise and impact analysis on major projects and business opportunities; anticipate next steps and mitigate potential risks
• Demonstrate expert skills in end-to-end project management and ownership, including proactive updates to manager/stakeholders throughout project
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external customers
• Review established processes to ensure validity and effectiveness, provide recommendations for efficiencies and implement for improvement where required
• Ensure polished communication, organizational skills and detail orientation

Bilingualism in French and English is required for this position in order to interact with, support, and/or provide services to French-speaking and non-French-speaking colleagues, managers, and other staff members within the company, located inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience
• Minimum 2 years of Learning & Development experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Expert in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint applications
• Strong aptitude in managing competing priorities
• Autonomously carries out duties with integrity and takes accountability for decisions and results
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking and consideration of holistic business impacts
• Strong cross-departmental relationships
• Ability to coach, mentor, and support staff (new employees, cross-trainees, and peers) to close knowledge and/or skill gaps and resolve difficult or unusual issues
• College diploma/University degree, preference in Education/Adult Learning
• Bilingual French and English is required