Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist Ontario Power Generation Status: Contract (Up to 24 Months) Working Conditions: Hybrid Education Level: Four-year university degree Base Location: Kipling, ON Shift(s): Days Travel: 25% Deadline to Apply: January 19, 2026 Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow. Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job. Job Overview Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team as a Learning and Development Specialist. Reporting to the Section Manager, Learning & Development, this position is responsible for providing comprehensive consulting and delivery of training, learning and development services. Key Accountabilities The primary accountability is to prepare and facilitate engaging classroom training sessions as responsibility, ensuring active participant involvement and achievement of learning objectives to meet diverse participant needs, aligning with organizational goals. Act as the primary learning contact and advisor to support target client development, learning and training needs (leadership behaviours, technology and systems) to meet business needs, and performance outcomes. Plan, organize and conduct needs analysis/assessments including but not limited to job and task analysis to recognize skill and/or knowledge gaps. Based on existing frameworks and training courses, develop, design, revise, and approve training, including systems, materials and lesson plans for training participants. Incorporate management and organizational theory into practice through learning and training programs, as applicable. Monitor and evaluate training programs for program effectiveness on an ongoing basis. Provide subject matter expertise (SME) related to training technologies, instructional methodologies and discipline specific knowledge. Qualifications Four-year university degree in business, human resources management, humanities, and social sciences. Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in adult learning. Good knowledge of computer software applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint and LMS systems (SAP) to prepare training plans, presentations and reports. Skilled in facilitating educational experiences for seasoned adult learners. The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct. OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com. What makes a career at OPG different? With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low‑carbon sources like nuclear and hydro. As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low‑carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. The base salary range considers many factors including but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. Salary is not typically near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework. OPG is committed to employment equity. We encourage applicants from equity‑seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women) and prioritize qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity‑seeking groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr