Learning and development specialist Jobs in Toronto, ON

Description

The Senior Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist , as a part of a team, is responsible for coordinating and implementing the functions of the L&D Department with the goal of aiding continuous and effective staff and student development, in compliance with legislative requirements and best practices of training. The Senior L&D Specialist works in collaboration with the L&D manager and subject matter experts to research, develop, and update dynamic training courses on a regular and assists in the delivery of such internal and external.

The Senior L&D Specialist also assists with the coordination of training registration, facilitates training accommodation requests, designs learning plans to assist struggling staff, guides Direct Support Supervisors in their delivery of courses and instructs several courses / workshops. The Senior L&D Specialist's responsibilities also include oversight, function, content creation and upkeep of the Reena Learning Management System. Maintain existing relationships with designated training partners. First point of escalation for L&D team members.

Note : This posting is for an existing vacancy that is currently open.

Reena is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential for addressing complex social challenges effectively. We actively engage with individuals and communities from different backgrounds and experiences to ensure our programs and initiatives are inclusive and accessible to all. By embracing diversity, we strengthen our mission and create a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. The Direct Support Supervisor will therefore, represent Reena in a manner that conveys the nature and philosophy of the organization, and will promote the concept of inclusive communities.

Additional Information

We use AI-supported technology to help sort applications according to role-specific criteria, but all decisions throughout the hiring process are made by human reviewers.

Key Responsibilities :

1)  Training Facilitation and Coordination

• Train the trainer to continually improve facilitation skills and use the current training technology.
• Instructs various courses as per their assigned portfolio.
• Acts as reference for all L&D programs
• Chairs L&D course meetings, for assigned courses
• Contributes to planning teams / committees to address global system issues and needs
• Presenting at conferences, host and instruct on-line webinars / workshops and trainings as well as in person.
• Provides orientation and support to students on placement or in training courses
• Matches specific needs to available or customized support / services
• Ensure IPAC measures are modelled and followed by creating modules / protocols for implementation both external and internal
• Advises instructors regarding content and materials for training courses
• Assists in the coordination of events and development of new L&D initiatives
• Liaises with instructors to arrange training times and dates for courses
• Coordinates registration processes in coordination with the L&D Registrar
• Designs quarterly course schedule for distribution
• Arranges for the certification of new instructors
• Ensures all peer trainer certifications are kept in good standing. Collaborates with external agencies regarding partnership opportunities to enhance sector opportunities for learning.
• Deals with any issues arising from attendance, testing and transcripts
• Designs needs assessment and evaluation tools and assists in the implementation, and analysis of such
• Maintain IPAC Champion status internally and externally
• Maintain continuity of LMS structure / functions with a working relationship wit IT Technology department
• Performs cross-functional activities and / or other duties, as required.
• Other duties as assigned

2) Program Development

3) Financial Responsibilities

4) Additional Senior Specialist Responsibilities

Qualifications :

Please note all interested candidate will need to comply to the mandatory Vaccination Policy thereafter (i.e. boosters, as applicable); Reena will comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and accommodate staff, that for bona fide human rights protected reasons are unable to be vaccinated, based on providing supporting documentation that substantiates this requirement.

Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

Reena is a non-profit organization that promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth and community inclusion for people with diverse abilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values.

Reena was established in 1973 by parents of children with developmental disabilities as a practical alternative to institutions. In 1977, Reena began receiving funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services and since that time has grown to provide support for hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Reena offers a variety of services including : residential support, respite programs, counselling, therapy and advocacy.