Learning & Development Specialist

4 months ago


Edmonton, Canada OpenCircle Association Full time

What will you do?

The Learning & Development Specialist will play a key role in creating, designing, delivering, revamping and updating engaging training programs tailored to both external members and internal staff. The Position will use various training modalities (online, in-person, blended learning) to ensure high-quality, accessible, and effective education for all learners.

Job Responsibilities
- **Design and Develop Training Programs**: Create learning programs tailored to the needs of the construction and trades industry. This includes e-learning, instructor-led, blended learning, and hands-on practical training. Develop training materials including facilitator guides, decks, workbooks, and participant resources.
- **Collaborate with Stakeholders**: Work closely with the Director, Learning, and external members to assess training needs and ensure the developed content aligns with the company’s strategic plans and goals. Collaborate with internal teams to support staff learning initiatives.
- **Evaluate Training Effectiveness**: Implement feedback mechanisms and assessments to measure the impact and effectiveness of training programs, adjusting to ensure continuous improvement.
- **Stay Industry-Current**: Keep up to date with industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices in both the construction and trades industry, as well as adult education trends.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of three years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or a similar field in a corporate setting is required.
- CTP (Certified Training Practitioner), CTDP (Certified Training and Development Professional) certificate is an asset.
- Expertise with PowerPoint, e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Vyond, Go Animate), and learning management systems (LMS).
- Experience using a Learning Management System is required.
- Construction and trades knowledge is an asset.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
- Provides and practices sound judgment using independent decision-making.
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, and prioritization skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
- Creative and innovative thinker.
- Communication skills - verbal and written.
- Exemplary time management.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive information.
- Effective delivery of complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Core Competencies

At OpenCircle we strive to provide a workplace culture that aligns with our employees’ personal values. Core competencies for this role, to align well with our workplace culture, are:

- Agility
- Result-oriented
- Solution-based thinker
- Creative problem solving
- Self-motivation

Organization Summary

Building on 35 years of experience as Merit Contractors Association, OpenCircle elevates employers and employees by supporting well-being in work, life, and the spaces in between. As a membership association supporting construction and industry partners across Canada, OpenCircle supports their client companies and their employees with sustainability and growth. As changes occur globally and at home in Canada, they shine the spotlight on the employer-employee relationship, encouraging diverse thinking on how to best support employees and their families.



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