Learning & Development Specialist

4 months ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Full time

**NOTE**: We are recruiting applicants that are interested in part-time or full-time availability. Please include an expression of interest noting your preferred status, and part-time FTE if applicable, in your cover letter.

We believe that the skills and abilities you develop throughout your career create transferable competencies. If you think your previous experiences give you what it takes to fill this role, we encourage you to apply

NAIT's Organizational Development Services (ODS) team supports NAIT's promise to staff, building upon our dynamic employee culture that is an essential component of ensuring the success of our learners and industry partners. We collaborate with our internal clients to create an employee experience that fuels passion, values inclusivity, ignites creativity, develops careers and supports well-being.

The Learning and Development Specialist is a newly created critical role that supports the organization in achieving our strategic goals through the development and administration of impactful employee centric learning and development systems, programs and initiatives. The work you will undertake will complement the other Organizational Development and Change Management services we provide to the NAIT community. Ultimately, the work of the entire ODS team is rooted in building capacity in the individual, the team, and the organization, so we can continue to deliver on the vision of our institutional strategic plan, The NAIT Effect.

Reporting to the Director of Organizational Development Services, the Learning and Development Specialist will support the development of an efficient and effective learning and development eco-system that provides consistently exceptional end-user experience. You will engage with members of the NAIT community regularly to ensure that their training needs are being met. Most importantly, you are a team player that supports others on the ODS team, listening with the intent to understand the diverse perspectives of your colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Administer NAIT's employee training capabilities, while ensuring a smooth transition to our new learning management system, Brightspace.
Conduct needs assessments, efficacy evaluations, quality assurance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives related to NAIT's training programs.
Develop comprehensive learning programs in a variety of modalities utilizing third party training solutions as well as internally built solutions.
Support and collaborate with the Organizational Development Services team on organizational learning and development projects and initiatives with multiple stakeholders, including large scale community events.
Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance employee skills and competencies.

**Skills & Abilities**:
You can maneuver comfortably through complex processes and people-related organizational dynamics.
You are action oriented, and don't shy away from tough challenges.
You skillfully build new partnerships to achieve shared successes.
You communicate clearly and timely, meeting your audience where they are at.
You actively learn through iterative experimentation, using successes and failures as growth opportunities.

**Qualifications**:
A related undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience in developing and administering organizational learning systems, programs and initiatives would be considered an asset.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

**Remuneration**: $79,795.82 - $105,715.48 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity. In your cover letter, make sure let us know why you are interested in this position, what unique skills and experiences you would bring to the team, and why you want to pursue a role at NAIT.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

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