Learning and development manager Jobs in Markham, ON

Job Description

Job Description

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We're on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you'll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that's what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let's tackle the climb together.

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Job Description

Position : Learning & Development Specialist

Department : Organizational Development & Effectiveness

Reporting To : Manager, Learning & Development

Position Summary / Objective

The Learning & Development Specialist supports in strengthening Riverside's ability to achieve its business goals by developing the skills, behaviors, and leadership capabilities needed across all levels of the organization. Through well-designed and effectively delivered learning programs, this role improves leadership, collaboration, engagement, and readiness for growth. It blends facilitation, instructional design, learning technology, and collaboration with business partners to ensure learning drives measurable impact for the organization. This is a growth role for someone who is curious and motivated to link learning outcomes to business results while building future leadership in Learning & Development.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Design & Development

• Partner with the L&D Manager, business, and P&V leaders to understand Riverside's strategic goals and emerging priorities, identify capability gaps, and design learning solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Support in evaluating program effectiveness using participant data, feedback, and performance indicators to identify behavior change, measure business impact, and apply insights to strengthen future programs.
• Develop engaging, scalable learning materials using tools such as Articulate and Canva to ensure consistency and accessibility across teams and sites.
• Manage logistics, communications, and timelines for learning programs ensuring seamless execution and learner engagement.

Program Facilitation

Learning Technology & Data

Internal Communications

Functional & Leadership Competencies

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Riverside Fit

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How to Apply :

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.