Learning And Development Specialist

Join to apply for the Learning And Development Specialist role at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Learning And Development Specialist role at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Recruitment @ BLGWe are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com.Contract Type: 12-month term.The Specialist, Learning and Development plays a vital role in designing, developing, and delivering engaging learning experiences across multiple formats. This includes facilitating courses, creating instructional content, ensuring accurate course reporting, and applying subject matter expertise in learning and development to assigned initiatives.As a key member of the Learning and Development team, the Learning Specialist contributes to building a culture of continuous learning across the firm. The team is responsible for enhancing digital literacy by equipping firm members with the skills to effectively use the firm’s technology, and for delivering leadership and people development programs tailored to Business Services, Paraprofessionals and Legal Support Services.Key ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities of this role are:Learning and Development:Support a culture of continuous learning across the firm.Facilitate learning sessions, including one-on-one coaching and group training for small to large audiences.Facilitate people development sessions focused on human skills, such as communication, active listening, conflict resolution, and other interpersonal and workplace effectiveness topics.Teach technology sessions that help firm members build digital literacy and effectively use the firm’s tools and systems.Communicate upcoming learning initiatives to firm members to encourage participation and engagement.Maintain course scheduling and attendance.Demonstrate expertise in eLearning tools, educational software, and learning systems.Design and develop instructional materials such as lesson plans, user guides, job aids, and videos for both technology and people development training.Ensure documentation and reference materials are current, accurate, and accessible.Support the assignment and maintenance of learning paths within the Learning Management System (LMS).Build and maintain relationships across legal practice areas and business services groups.Contribute to knowledge sharing and collaboration within the Learning and Development team and across the firm.GeneralOther duties may be assigned. Some travel may be required.The key competencies of this role are:Qualifications & ExperienceFluency in English and French is required.Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education or a related field.Minimum of five (5) years’ experience delivering both people development sessions (e.g., communication, active listening, conflict resolution) and technology training, with the ability to quickly learn existing content and begin facilitating with confidence.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, legal-specific software, and AI and generative AI tools.Proven experience designing and delivering learning programs across various modalities (e.g., virtual, in-person, blended).Demonstrated commitment to staying current with best practices and innovations in learning and development.Skilled in facilitating both virtual and instructor-led training across geographically dispersed teams.Proficient in using a wide range of educational and instructional technologies, including enterprise-level Learning Management Systems (LMS).Experience using experiential and learner-centric approaches in training design and delivery.Interest in staying informed about trends in both the learning and legal industries.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Ability to interpret learning data to support program improvements.Experience designing engaging learning activities and materials.Excellent time management and organizational skills.Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of diplomacy and professionalism.Understanding of inclusive learning principles and ability to design content that reflects diverse perspectives and learning needs.Experience developing training materials such as guides and job aids.Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is an asset.Seniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionHuman Resources and TrainingIndustriesLaw Practice and Professional ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) by 2xGet notified about new Learning And Development Specialist jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Director, Learning Architecture and Experience DesignLearning Business Partner - S4HANA ProjectProgram Manager, Learning and DevelopmentResearcher - Reinforcement Learning and LLM ReasoningUSER AND COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS SPECIALISTSenior Supply Chain Specialist - Electronics & AutomationSPECIALIST IN VENDOR, CONTRACT AND IT ASSET MANAGEMENTWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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