Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Based out of the Burlington or Laval Head Office and working closely with stakeholders across the organization, the Sr. Learning Specialist is responsible for planning, prioritizing, and executing key programs supporting Wolseley’s strategic growth.

What’s in it for you?

• Full health care benefits starting day one.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the Core package.
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC / R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do :

Design and facilitate instructionally sound learning programs that support identified knowledge and upskilling needs with a focus on leading practices and current trends in adult learning.

Programs will be centered around talent management, employee and leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

• Act as a learning partner for strategic projects and product launches by collaborating with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to assess target audience’s learning requirements, develop recommendations, programs, learning activities, and action plans.
• Manage the entire life cycle of talent management programs and projects i.e. develop project plans, work back schedules, roadmaps, and communication plans for the launch of learning programs and program improvement, ensuring deliverables are of high-quality, on time and within budget.
• Research new and appropriate learning content, delivery methods, learning materials and assessment instruments as needed.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including training providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and services.
• Other Learning and Development tasks as assigned.

What you will bring :

• Min 3-5 years experience in Learning and Development; designing, developing, and executing learner centric / strategic solutions to address knowledge, and / or skill gaps.
• Adult Education Certificate considered an asset.
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools and facilitation.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience with Blooms Taxonomy, ADDIE, and Adult Learning Principles.
• Bilingualism in French & English is an asset.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note : This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and / or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.