Nfi Group

**Learning and Development Specialist**

**NFI** is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world.

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Provides training and development support for NFI Learning Institute with design, development of training programs/courses and business development needs. The ability to build strong successful relationships internally and with external service providers.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:

- Consults with and supports business units/departments and Human Resources to identify, plan and implement resource selection, training and development requirements as driven by the strategic performance needs of the organization.
- In consultation with customers, managers and other Training and Development Specialists, define performance requirements and standards, assess current performance and identify training and development needs.
- Researches, designs, implements and maintains standardized, comprehensive training and development programs and documentation based on identified organizational and affiliate needs, changes in culture, products, procedures and services.
- Presents training to all levels within the organization or externally as required.
- Negotiates training programs, sources materials and delivery methods.
- Performs or supports the efforts of others to design, develop and instruct curricula (classroom or on-the-job) utilizing instructional design techniques, including use of learning objectives, lesson plans, teaching aids and assessment materials.
- Analyzes performance measures to identify training opportunities and to assess the impact of training.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPI’s) relevant to the area of specialization, root cause and determine if relevant training interventions are necessary.
- Assist in the development and implementation of applicable training effectiveness methods such as evaluation, validation and cost benefit analysis in order to set and meet training performance goals.
- Maintains a training inventory, schedules courses, develops course outlines, manuals, training aids and documentation in conjunction with curriculum designers.
- Identifies, develops and monitors resources required to assist in the classroom and/or on-the-job training process.
- Administers and maintains various contracts and programs from outside training service providers.
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.

**WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL**:

- Adult Education certificate or bachelor's degree or diploma in Management, Organizational Behaviour, Organization Development, or related field.
- Minimum of five years' experience in a training role, identifying, designing, and implementing training programs.
- Experience providing training delivery in a unionized environment is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing practices and experience with instructional design process, regulatory requirements and quality standards is an asset.
- Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills, and ability to collaborate with all levels in the organization.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Motivated self-starter with capabilities to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

**WHY JOIN OUR TEAM**:

- Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A continuous learning environment.
- Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
- NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
- Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
- Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

**OUR WHY**:

- We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

**NFI Group** is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.