Learning & Development Specialist

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually
Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we're committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.
Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we're proud to be one of North America's largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.
Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:
Innovation and conservation
Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all
We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Learning & Development Specialist i n our People & Culture Department at our Leamington office.
What You'll Do: Learning Design and Development:
Collaborate closely with business leaders, applying adult learning principles and instructional design practice to translate subject matter expertise and business needs into clear, engaging, learner-centred material that support intuitive, impactful, and user-centered learning experiences.
Design and deliver multi-modal learning experiences — including digital learning, instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid options — that align with business outcomes and learner needs.
Design, develop, and maintain digital learning resources that integrate multimedia elements (video, screen recording, graphical representations, animation, motion, interaction, storytelling, simulation, VR/AR etc.) to enhance engagement and knowledge retention.
Leverage AI and emerging tools to accelerate design, improve quality, customise and personalise content, and enable innovation.
Develop facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, presentations, assessments, and evaluations (including for a train the trainer model).
Support the development of translated, plain-language, and visually driven materials so that learning is accessible to our diverse workforce.
Maintain source files, version control, templates, and a library of reusable learning assets.
Review and refresh existing learning content on a scheduled cycle to keep it accurate, current, and aligned to policy and regulatory requirements.
Review, adapt and augment licenced learning content and courses to meet the specific learning needs of Nature Fresh employees.
Use AI tools within the design and development process (drafting, storyboarding, image, audio and video generation, translation, and quality review) in a manner consistent with Nature Fresh policies for acceptable use, privacy, confidentiality, and data security.
Tailor learning content to the varied technical comfort levels, languages, and working environments found across the organisation.
Training Coordination, Delivery and Impact:
Coordinate the successful delivery of learning initiatives, including program launches, pilot sessions, learner communications, participant registrations, facilitator and participant support, in-session facilitation support, and virtual and in-person delivery logistics to ensure a seamless learning experience.
Facilitate or co-facilitate learning activities for diverse audiences (entry-level, farm, warehouse, office, and leadership).
Support the continuous improvement of learning solutions by gathering learner feedback, analysing participation data, identifying opportunities for enhancement.
Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
Learning Management System and Learning Technologies:
Utilise the full capabilities of the LMS to support engaging, and effective learning.
Create, upload and publish accessible and mobile-first eLearning courses.
Build custom curricula and learning paths.
Run standard reports on completion, compliance, participation, and audit records for accuracy
General:
Work with the Communications team to promote learning offerings through multiple channels
Maintain the Learning and Development calendar and tracking learner outcomes.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Learning and Development processes, templates, and standards.
Support People and Culture projects and company events as required.
Maintain confidentiality when working with employees or company information.
Comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedure
Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required
What You Bring: 3-5 years of experience in learning and