Training & Education Specialist

Haywood Securities is an investment firm that values its independence and its entrepreneurial spirit. Our analysts and advisors seek proven management in young companies that are built around fresh ideas with the potential for rapid growth in the energy, mining, technology and special situation sectors. Haywood offers these investment opportunities to a select group of qualified investors in both the institutional and retail markets.

At Haywood, we foster long-term relationships with the companies we support through our often multiple financings in the capital markets and our ongoing advisory services. Our goal is not only to ensure the success of the venture, but also to build enduring value for our investors.

At Haywood, we continually strive to enhance our practice of providing clients with ideas and investments that are well-founded and profitable. Our greatest strength lies in our skilled and dedicated employees who are supported by a work environment that promotes creativity and performance.

About the position

Haywood Securities Inc. is seeking a Training and Education Specialist to join our team in either our Vancouver or Toronto offices. Reporting to the VP, Compliance, you will be primarily responsible for identifying training requirements and needs, design, development and delivery of training and education sessions (courses), and evaluating their effectiveness to satisfy regulatory requirements in Canada for the Haywood Training & Education Program (“TEP”).

Responsibilities include:

• Support the VP Compliance in the design and development of a Haywood TEP structured to satisfy CIRO Rules:
• Proficiency principle as it related to dealer training (section 2602)
• Post-approval proficiency requirements (section 2604) which includes dealer training within 90 days, dealer ongoing training, and records of all training provided (subsection 2604(1)
• Assess training requirements and needs, for all client types and product types applicable to the dealer
• In collaborating with business line experts, ongoing design, development and delivery of training and education sessions (courses) to registrants in accordance with the Haywood TEP
• Support the development of a process, or implementation of a system, for recording dealer training requirements, and maintaining the books & records (tracking) of completion of dealer training session (courses)
• Assessment and accredit TEP sessions (courses) for CIRO Continuing Education, and preparation and delivery of TEP sessions (courses) completion certificates.
• Effective notification to registrants of pending dealer training requirements, and monitoring of incomplete training for escalation for applicable remediation
• Stay abreast of regulatory requirements, new trends and tools in efficient/effective training programs
• Periodically, and no less than annual, review of each TEP sessions (courses), and provide recommendations for the overall Haywood TEP to the VP, Compliance, to ensure effective and efficient learning outcomes aligned with regulatory requirements

Requirements:

Education and Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years education/training experience; 1 year industry experience an asset
  • Ability to critically assess methods of training delivery, i.e. outside experts, training software, internal staff
  • Intellectual understanding of the firm’s business and the proficiencies required to execute that business
• Strong knowledge of spreadsheets and database navigation
• Experience with preparing or providing training; experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS) is a benefit

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong and effective communication skills and customer service skills; ability to effectively interact with a variety of personality types
• Needs to have sufficient leadership skills and be a self-starter
• Ability to liaise with compliance and the business units to develop & implement the firm’s yearly training plans
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences
• Ability to maintain a high level of cognitive awareness of his/her surroundings in a fast paced/multi-task environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Haywood

Haywood understands that its greatest strength lies in our skilled and dedicated employees. Whether you are just starting out in the work force or beginning a new career path, Haywood offers a challenging environment well-suited to those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Haywood believes in supporting its employees to enable them to meet their full potential. We offer competitive salaries as well as opportunities for professional and personal development. We also offer a full suite of competitive benefits which includes extended health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Status: Permanent full-time

Compensation: the expected salary range for this role is: $57,000 - $95,000, depending onexperience and qualifications.

NOC Code: 1109 - Other Financial Officers

Please note to be considered for employment at Haywood, candidates will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

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