Learning & Development Specialist

Passionate about your career and ready for new challenges? Join **NorLand**and grow with us

Are you passionate about creating great workplace cultures? NorLand Limited is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to join our People & Culture team, reporting directly to the Vice President, People & Culture. This is an exciting new opportunity to develop and deliver innovative learning programs and make a lasting impact. If you’re passionate about learning, development, and advancing talent, we want to hear from you.

NorLand Limited consists of multiple specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. We have the unique ability to deliver complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single contract. Our businesses have been making Anything. Possible. for over 70 years

**About the Role**

As the Learning & Development Specialist, you'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and tracking people development programs — from onboarding and technical skills to leadership growth. You'll collaborate with Managers to identify training needs, deliver programs that make a difference, and support NorLand’s long-term business goals and growth.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Develop organization-wide plans and programs to enhance talent and performance, aligned with NorLand’s strategic plan and objectives
- Collaborate with managers and conduct needs assessments to identify, schedule, deliver and monitor training and development opportunities for roles, divisions, and individuals
- Develop and roll out NorLand’s competencies and capabilities framework
- Lead the annual Performance Management cycle, including goal setting and evaluation processes
- Develop career pathing initiatives to support individual development plans for all employees
- Select, implement, and manage NorLand’s Learning Management System (LMS) and digital learning content
- Develop and maintain partnerships with unions, educational institutions, and granting agencies
- Establish and report on metrics to measure training impact and effectiveness
- Ensure inclusive, accessible learning programs using best practices

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Post-secondary education and/or specialized credentials in Learning & Development, Training, or related discipline
- Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience in L&D, talent development, or training within a construction or similar environment, supporting a geographically dispersed, unionized, or hourly workforce
- Successful history of creating programs for management, professional, and hourly teams
- Experience aligning programs with organizational strategy and tracking KPIs
- Expertise in learning delivery models and training measurement
- Experience as SME/admin for a digital LMS and content library; implementation experience preferred
- Ability to author content using software tools (Microsoft Office Suite essential; InDesign/graphic/video editing skills an asset)
- Independent, solution-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
- Collaborative approach with strong relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication; confident training and presenting to groups
- Willingness and ability to travel to NorLand worksites across the Lower Mainland, with occasional trips to Vancouver Island, the Interior, and Alberta.
- Access to a reliable transportation and a valid BC Driver’s License is required

**Compensation**:
**Here’s why you will want to be part of our team**:
We are a value-driven organization. Our values define how we work together, and how we partner with our clients. We invite you to learn more about our values here.

**_We are All Leaders _**

**_We Do What We Say _**

**_We are Open and Transparent _**

**_We Win Together _**

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team culture where ideas are valued, and teamwork is encouraged, fostering an environment of mutual respect and shared success.

**About Us**:
NorLand Limited consists of specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. Our businesses have made Anything. Possible. for over 70 years We are a trusted leader in integrated construction — connecting and enriching communities through our innovative approach. Our mission is to build lasting partnerships through unparalleled execution and leveraging our self-perform expertise. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where your skills will thrive, and your contributions will make a real difference in our community-focused projects.

Ready to make a difference? Join us as we shape the future of construction with integrity, excellence, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact You can visit our website to learn more about us.