Learning and Development Specialist

Job Posting:
**Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?**

**Overview**

Our team is growing, and we are actively looking to hire a **Learning & Development Specialist** to join the Learning & Development team The Learning and Development Specialist reports directly to the Manager, Learning & Development, and supports the design, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of key talent development and talent leadership programs to enhance the capabilities of all team members working for Wonderbrands.

**What Wonderbrands Offers**:

- Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
- Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
- Pension plan with matching contribution
- Quarterly incentive program
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

**Responsibilities**
- Design and develop corporate-wide learning initiatives based on core competencies, key strategies, and the unique Wonderbrands culture
- Manage the life cycle of learning programs, including coordinating participants, logistics, supporting facilitators, and facilitating content where necessary
- Effectively communicate relevant training information and updates to team members
- Provide Talent & Learning advisory and thought leadership, supporting stakeholders in understanding new and innovative approaches to meet business performance needs
- Identify opportunities to improve learning engagement and experience, monitor and research best practices, identify emerging trends, and make recommendations on new technology and approaches
- Compile needs analysis, create, curate, and recommend digital, physical, and experiential learning experiences in various formats (e.g. instructor-led and e-learning, including micro-learning, mobile learning, gamification, whiteboard animations, flipbooks, interactive infographics, printable job aids, webinars, and interactive videos, etc.)
- Conduct post-implementation evaluations to continually enhance course content, reinforce, and sustain the learned and desired skills/knowledge
- Evaluate the business impact of learning experiences by documenting time spent, insights, lessons learned and recommending improved approaches, materials, software, and process improvements
- Project manage all deliverables independently, maintaining information flow to internal clients through various communication channels to maintain project timelines, including approvals and revisions.
- Develop and maintain a strong interpersonal network, as a culture champion of the T&D team.

**Requirements**:

- Post-secondary education, (or relevant combination of education and experience) in Adult Education or Training and Development
- 2 to 3 years of experience in Learning experience designs
- Experience with Articulate Storyline (or other e-learning software) is an asset
- Driven to take initiative, coordinate multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a large, complex, and ever-changing organization.
- Change Management Certification is an asset
- Systems and Design thinking is an asset
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
- Driven to take initiative, coordinate multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a large, complex, and ever-changing organization.

**What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands**

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

**Disclaimer**: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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