Talent Development Specialist

Role : Talent Development Specialist

Location : Nelson BC

Reports To : People & Culture Manager

Direct Reports : N / A

Role Status : Full-time Permanent

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Posting Date : October 22 2025

Closing Date : November 6 2025

Date of Last Review : October 2025

Role Overview

The Talent Development Specialist serves as Spearheads dedicated learning and development specialist focusing on building and executing comprehensive talent development strategies that align with business objectives. This role combines hands-on learning program development and delivery with talent pipeline management and organizational change management working closely with department managers to identify skill gaps create development pathways and foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.

This position leads the design and implementation of internal training programs as well as coordinating development opportunities including apprenticeships co-ops and professional development courses. The role supports full cycle recruiting as required building talent pipelines through strategic partnerships with educational institutions across Canada and Europe and developing frameworks for career mapping and skills assessment that support both individual growth and organizational capability building.

The Talent Development Specialist serves as a key resource for employees seeking development opportunities while maintaining detailed skills inventories and development tracking systems. This role also leads change management initiatives to support organizational transformations ensuring smooth adoption of new processes technologies and structures. The position will take the lead on grant and subsidy submissions to ensure that budgeted L&D dollars are making the biggest impact possible. This role requires seamless transitions between program design content delivery recruitment activities change facilitation and strategic partnership building while maintaining alignment with Spearheads vision guiding principles and code of ethics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Learning & Development

• Develop and implement comprehensive learning and development strategies that align with Spearheads business objectives and growth plans
• Design develop and deliver internal training programs
• Coordinate external learning opportunities including professional courses certifications and development programs
• Research and access L&D funding opportunities through grants and subsidies
• Create and maintain skills inventory systems to track employee capabilities and identify organizational skill gaps
• Develop framework for career mapping and progression pathways across all departments
• Analyze learning effectiveness and program ROI to continuously improve development initiatives
• Develop collaborative programs with educational partners including guest lectures project partnerships and mentorship opportunities

Career Development & Skills Management

Change Management & Organizational Development

Talent Acquisition

Program Administration & Support

Core Competencies

Qualifications Knowledge Skills Attributes

Schedule and Working Conditions

Compensation

Statement of Inclusion

Spearhead is committed to fostering a culture of diversity equity and inclusion. The unique experiences talents and perspectives of our employees drive our success and contribute to both our culture and reputation. We believe that embracing diversity and inclusion is essential to attracting developing and retaining a talented workforce. By prioritizing these principles we enhance innovation improve problem-solving and strengthen company performance. Our commitment to diversity ensures that every individuals contributions are valued empowering us to achieve sustainable success and continued growth.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Digital Marketing,Bootstrap,Activex,Jboss,Adobe,Arbitration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 75 - 85