Specialist, Talent Development - Western Canada

EllisDonEdmonton, AB, CA

21 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Thinking about a change? Welcome to EllisDon!

and our latest

Never settling for the status quo or doing anything "just because that's the way it's always been done" is a large part of the entrepreneurial spirit that sets EllisDon apart from our competitors; and it’s our people that continue to support this as they choose to grow internally and take on new challenges and opportunities.

In the position of a Talent Development Specialist, we would ask you to do the following :

Lead the end-to-end development of training programs from inception to implementation.
Engage and manage Subject Matter Experts to compile and prepare course content for training programs.
Design, create and maintain all materials for training programs including slide decks, speaker’s notes, facilitator training, handouts, activities etc.
Facilitate thought provoking and engaging training sessions to employees using a variety of training techniques.
Work with the Talent Development Coordinator to manage training logistics such as promoting, scheduling, invoicing, tracking etc.
Help deliver excellent customer service to our partner teams, employees, and external vendors.
Build relationships between the Talent Development team and the different Business Units and external vendors.
Evaluate and select training programs to be brought in for piloting.

Sounds challenging and exciting, right? Here are a few of the attributes and experience you need to be successful in this position :

You have 3-5 years of experience working in the Training, Learning & Development field.

You have experience in the development of training programs from inception to implementation.

You are comfortable working within a Learning Management System.

You have Facilitation experience and are comfortable leading training for medium sized classes both virtually and in person.

You are a self-starter, highly motivated and have an entrepreneurial mindset.

You are nimble with the ability to multitask and quickly shift focus between competing priorities.

You are solutions oriented and effective at problem solving.

You can confidently take on a project and see it through to completion without supervision.

Any Learning & Development certifications or designations are an asset.

Why we are here :

To create and foster an environment that provides opportunities and experiences for everyone to grow, connect and challenge each other.

How we show up :

EllisDon Values through and through : Freedom & Trust, Complete Openness, Mutual Accountability, Integrity & Mutual Respect, Entrepreneurial Enthusiasm.

Authenticity : We approach any project, meeting or relationship with curiosity, humility and authenticity.

Optimism : Our belief that our efforts contribute to a future that will deliver on our purpose.

Accessibility : We remove barriers to opportunity wherever possible.