Learning and Development Specialist

**Learning and Development Specialist**

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**Employment Type**: Regular

**Location**: ETOBICOKE,ON

**_ Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster’s®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben’s®, Stonemill,® McGavins,® Oroweat®, Vachon® and Takis®. The company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products._**

**Description**:
**This position is able to work remotely.**

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**Key Job Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for defining, developing and/or refining learning strategies, programs, curriculum, and processes for the North America organization. Implement learning programs that will drive desired results.
- Responsible for the content development of internal learning solutions - May include, but not limited to self-directed, instructor-led training (ILT), computer-based training (CBT)
- Conduct needs analysis, scoping and consulting with stakeholders, providing design input, managing delivery, and the evaluation of L&D content
- Measure the impact of various learning programs to ensure the appropriate business and learning outcome is derived.
- Assess opportunities for continued improvement, set goals and establish metrics for success.
- Support the creation of a portfolio of learning programs and training paths
- Support the change management efforts for new and sustained learning programs
- Build strong relationships with internal partners including the global L&D team to support the broader learning and people agenda.
- Facilitate training content virtually and in-person to all levels of the organization
- Host meetings and presentations to key stakeholders on learning programs and solutions
- Work cross-functionally to develop L&D programs and advise on relevant learning methods fit for purpose, through continuous development and innovation of our global learning approaches and training methods.
- Proactively identify ways to optimize training processes and deliverables

**Position Requirements**:
**Key Behavioral Competencies**:

- Analysis: ability to identify, review, and interpret complex factors as well as decisions as to policies, procedures and practices.
- Collaborate: Ability to collaborate and align cross-functionally within the team, with internal customers and external vendors.
- Build Relationships: Ability to connect, collaborate and build relationships with all levels to generate results
- Manage Projects: Ability to support established project objectives, checkpoints and timelines to meet project expectations. Ability to effectively implement projects for area of responsibility
- Time Management: Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload that results in delivering quality assignments within agreed upon timeframes
- Deliver Results: Produce high quality training content and supporting materials to meet the needs of our internal clients
- Consultation: Ability to asks good questions and generate insights and solutions.
- Communicate: Ability to convey important messages and facilitate training/program content effectively

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**Education & Requirements**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Learning Development, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or related field
- 4-6 years of experience designing and developing blended learning programs - self-directed, instructor-led training (ILT), computer-based training (CBT)
- Project management experience in a global organization, having partnered across multiple functions and regions to support a variety of training needs at once.
- Experience in managing multiple, concurrent projects
- Experience with authoring tools (such as Articulate, Storyline) and Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone preferred) used to create high-quality learning materials.
- Experience writing clear, compelling, and concise training content. Content focused on sales, manufacturing, and leadership development programs is a plus.
- Experience working with diverse types of learners across career stages
- Experience creating learning metrics aligned with program and company objectives.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts.
- Experience working with and managing external vendors
- Ability to work independently and to effectively manage time and priorities
- Passion to create a world-class learning & development culture
- An ability to give, and receive, feedback and constructive criticism.
- A hyper-focus on quality and detail
- Excellent written and o