Learning and Development Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: On-site | Downtown, Toronto

Duration: 12 Months

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Learning and Development Specialist to provide support for curriculum updates for new to role training programs and for design of elements of larger multi-faceted learning initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Partners with key business contacts and bank’s Learning colleagues to keep informed of product, process and system initiatives with a specific focus on role specific employee learning needs and impact to new-to-role programs
  • Conducts need assessments for assigned projects to understand business initiatives and strategies, confirms performance outcomes required of the training initiative, and establishes learning objectives
  • Conducts assessments to determine learning implications and validates the impact of new product, process, and system initiatives on existing learning programs
  • Researches potential solutions and recommends approaches to business, ensuring design solutions fully leverage existing internal and external resources.
  • Updates existing training materials, including facilitator guides, learner guides, activities, and test questions
  • Leverages existing design templates and adheres to instructional design standards
  • Supports and executes learner evaluation appropriate for the learning channel and format
  • Supports research into emerging learning design and development trends to ensure bank optimizes a full range of learning channels to enhance employee capability in an effective and cost-efficient manner
  • Adheres to project governance model and maintenance schedule
  • Forecast and track resourcing time on each project, leveraging Learning tools and processes, and submit weekly
  • Support other large-scale product and process initiatives as required under the guidance of the team lead in the area of specialty

Must-Have Skills:

  • 2 years of relevant experience
  • Specialist in learning design and development and maintenance of existing programs. Able to create small to mid-size learning projects and execute hands on development of learning materials
  • Uses sound adult learning principles and proven learning methodology to build focused learning solutions
  • Proven subject matter knowledge in area of business specialty
  • Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency with MS Office products
  • Strong written communication skills, with attention to detail and commitmentto quality
  • Strong verbal communication and influence skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate project requirements and work effectively with project teams to expedite action required for project deliverables, and to develop ongoing team and partner relationships

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • Fund accounting experience / knowledge
  • W360 / REDS / Fundguard

Education:

  • University degree and/or expertise in adult education and learning principles and workplace learning experience

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.