Learning and development manager Jobs in Toronto, ON

Cella by Randstad Digital is actively seeking two proactive, structured Learning & Development Project Managers on behalf of our premier financial services client located in the heart of Downtown Toronto.

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of mid-to-high complexity organizational learning and capability-building initiatives. Working within an energetic, highly collaborative group of roughly 20 professionals, you will be the driving operational force ensuring multi-modal learning programs are launched on schedule, within scope, and aligned with broader business objectives.

Because our client is eager to onboard these positions immediately, this is a time-sensitive opportunity. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply promptly with an updated resume and relevant project portfolio or work samples demonstrating past training/program rollouts.

Advantages
High-Impact Work: Direct ownership of diverse, enterprise-grade learning solutions that influence company-wide capability.

Supportive Culture: Join an established, cross-functional team known for high collaboration, transparent communication, and shared success.

Competitive Compensation: Premium hourly rate package for specialized project management talent in the Canadian market.

Future Potential: High visibility within a top-tier institution, with clear opportunities for contract extension or direct conversion based on business need and deliverable performance.

Prime Location: Situated in a central downtown transit hub close to dining, shopping, and commuter rail.

Responsibilities
End-to-End Project Execution: Direct the planning, scoping, timeline tracking, and deployment of medium-to-high complexity instructional design and learning initiatives across varied delivery formats (e.g., virtual and in-person instructor-led sessions, digital modules, webinars, and self-paced pathways).

Governance, Budget & Risk Control: Maintain rigorous governance across project lifecycles. Identify, track, and mitigate operational risks, remove blockers, and ensure deliverables remain strictly within agreed-upon budgets and milestones.

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management: Establish cadence for routine status meetings, executive briefing notes, and progress reports. Serve as the central communication bridge connecting business sponsors, instructional design centers of excellence, and external vendors.

Vendor & Partner Integration: Facilitate partner selection, engagement, and onboarding when third-party learning technologies or vendor-built content are incorporated into curriculum roadmaps.

Change, Launch & Evaluation: Partner with internal communications and change management leads to construct operational readiness, release schedules, and post-launch maintenance plans.

Continuous Improvement: Facilitate post-implementation retrospectives, document lessons learned, and integrate agile and hybrid PM techniques to enhance process efficiency.t management community.

Qualifications
Professional Experience: 5+ years of dedicated project management experience, specifically leading learning and development, adult learning, or workforce training initiatives.

Industry Background: Demonstrated experience working within corporate banking, insurance, or broader financial services institutions.

Project Management Expertise: Deep operational grounding in standard project management frameworks, with hands-on practice applying Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced command of project scheduling and collaboration tools, particularly MS Project, MS Office Suite, MS Teams, and digital meeting platforms.

Instructional Familiarity: Practical grasp of adult learning mechanics, curriculum development lifecycles, and modern delivery channels. Exposure to Learning Management Systems (LMS/LXP) or e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Storyline, Rise) is an asset.

Education & Credentials: Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field. PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or related certifications are an asset.

Key Strengths: Acute attention to detail, exceptional written and verbal communication, skilled negotiation, and the adaptability to navigate shifting priorities with confidence.

Summary
This is an exceptional contract opening for a results-oriented Project Manager looking to deliver meaningful learning solutions within an industry-leading corporate environment. If you excel at driving clarity out of complexity and translating organizational strategies into polished educational deliverables, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with any overview documentation or portfolio pieces highlighting your recent project implementations today.

Cella by Randstad Digital uses artificial intelligence to help our recruiters screen, assess and select qualified talent for this role and others within our database. Although Cella by Randstad Digital uses A.I. as a tool, candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by our employees.

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