Learning and Development Specialist

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Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?

Overview

Our team is growing, and we are actively looking to hire a Learning & Development Specialist to join the Learning & Development team! The Learning and Development Specialist reports directly to the Manager, Learning & Development, and supports the design, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of key talent development and talent leadership programs to enhance the capabilities of all team members working for Wonderbrands.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Quarterly incentive program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

• Design and develop corporate-wide learning initiatives based on core competencies, key strategies, and the unique Wonderbrands culture
• Manage the life cycle of learning programs, including coordinating participants, logistics, supporting facilitators, and facilitating content where necessary
• Effectively communicate relevant training information and updates to team members
• Provide Talent & Learning advisory and thought leadership, supporting stakeholders in understanding new and innovative approaches to meet business performance needs
• Define learning outcomes through consultation with subject matter experts for needs assessments, recommending a training approach, and identifying appropriate content that helps achieve performance learning outcomes
• Identify opportunities to improve learning engagement and experience, monitor and research best practices, identify emerging trends, and make recommendations on new technology and approaches
• Compile needs analysis, create, curate, and recommend digital, physical, and experiential learning experiences in various formats (e.g. instructor-led and e-learning, including micro-learning, mobile learning, gamification, whiteboard animations, flipbooks, interactive infographics, printable job aids, webinars, and interactive videos, etc.)
• Conduct post-implementation evaluations to continually enhance course content, reinforce, and sustain the learned and desired skills/knowledge
• Evaluate the business impact of learning experiences by documenting time spent, insights, lessons learned and recommending improved approaches, materials, software, and process improvements
• Project manage all deliverables independently, maintaining information flow to internal clients through various communication channels to maintain project timelines, including approvals and revisions.
• Develop and maintain a strong interpersonal network, as a culture champion of the T&D team.

• Post-secondary education, (or relevant combination of education and experience) in Adult Education or Training and Development
• 2 to 3 years of experience in Learning experience designs
• Experience with Articulate Storyline (or other e-learning software) is an asset
• Driven to take initiative, coordinate multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a large, complex, and ever-changing organization.
• Change Management Certification is an asset
• Intermediate with Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications
• Systems and Design thinking is an asset
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Driven to take initiative, coordinate multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a large, complex, and ever-changing organization.

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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