Manager, Leadership & Learning

The Opportunity :

Lead the design, execution, and scaling of enterprise-wide leadership development and learning programs that build a future-ready talent pipeline and drive organizational performance. Partner with senior leaders and HR to align development pathways, succession strategies, and learning experiences with business priorities and Maple Leaf Leadership Values, ensuring programs translate strategy into measurable capability growth. Deliver innovative, industry-leading solutions that set the benchmark for talent development and position our organization as a leader in building high-performance teams.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy : Increment Headcount

Compensation : $94, - $, CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

• Define the leadership development strategy and pathways for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders; translate business goals into actionable learning roadmaps.
• Embed core leadership capabilities (e.g., strategic thinking, change leadership, growth mindset, executional excellence, emotional intelligence) across programs and talent processes, and oversee adoption of development tools such as assessments and AI-enabled coaching to enhance leader self-awareness and growth.
• Design and facilitate engaging in-person and virtual programs (workshops, cohorts, peer learning, coaching) that drive behavior change and performance.
• Drive end-to-end curriculum design and execution for enterprise-wide talent development programs.
• Integrate DEI principles into all leadership development pathways and learning experiences, ensuring equity and inclusion are embedded as cultural differentiators that strengthen team performance and innovation.
• Partner with SMEs, vendors, and HRBPs to co-create solutions; manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Establish success metrics (e.g., participation, NPS, learning transfer and results) and use data to improve programs; integrate evaluation at Levels 1–4.
• Apply proven learning practices—including the 70-20-10 framework, social learning, and digital learning journeys—to build critical capabilities, accelerate skill application on the job, and strengthen a high-performance culture.

What You’ll Bring :

How You’ll Measure Success

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