Learning and Development Specialist

The specialist L&D designs develops and delivers a variety of learning solutions including synchronous and asynchronous e-learning. Content areas may include regulatory technical/functional leadership and professional development training. These learning initiatives support key business priorities across the organization and play a critical role in advancing the GFS mission.

What We Offer:

• The salary range for this position is $65 000 - $80 000 plus a potential 10% bonus

• Medical Dental Prescription Drug and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

• FULL flex benefits program

• Company matching RRSP

• Family culture

• Advancement opportunities

• Profit Sharing

• 128 year family owned and operated company history

Location
The successful candidate should be able to commute to the Milton DC at least 4 days a week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects analyzes and interprets needs for training and development within aligned function and/or business unit.

• Develops and executes learning solutions that support the achievement of the business objectives by collaborating with divisional resources leadership and additional critical Subject Matter Experts.

• Ensures the cost-effective design sharing implementation measurement evaluation and continual improvement of solutions that meet identified needs and objectives.

• Implements and maintains department-specific training programs and processes.

• Focuses all learning solutions on improving performance outcomes and business results using a systems approach.

• Oversees project communication; providing status updates clarifying concerns and highlighting issues with key stakeholders on a regular basis.

• Makes effective financial and operational decisions that positively impact business outcomes and opportunities for competitive advantage.

• Facilitates learning solutions through various delivery methods.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Improving Human Performance - Applying a systematic process of discovering and analyzing human performance gaps; planning for future improvements in human performance; designing and developing cost-effective and ethically justifiable solutions to close performance gaps; partnering with the customer when identifying the opportunity and the solution; implementing the solution; monitoring the change; evaluating the results.

• Measuring and Evaluating Learning - Gathering data to answer specific questions regarding the value or impact of learning and performance solutions; focusing on the impact of individual programs and creating overall measures of system effectiveness; leveraging findings to increase effectiveness and provide recommendations for change.

• Vocational - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects; knowledge of adult learning styles; knowledge of and ability to apply business acumen; skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

• Reasoning - ability to analyze needs propose solutions and drive results; ability to come up with creative ideas about a given topic or situation or to develop creative ways to solve a problem

• Communication - ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing; English fluency and knowledge of proper grammar and spelling; ability to instruct others;

• Human Relations - able to motivate adult learners; ability to network and partner with others; ability to influence stakeholders; ability to leverage diversity

• Self management - ability to manage own time effectively meet strict deadlines with success work in a team environment

Equipment and Technology:

• Learning Management System administration

• eLearning training software

• Web page creation and editing software

• Synchronous and asynchronous learning technologies

• Google application platform (docs sheets presentation forms) email internet and HRIS software applications.

• Knowledge of office equipment used in training including projectors and video conferencing software

Experience & Competencies

• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

• 2 to 4 years full-time related work

• Designing and delivering learning solutions

• Managing diverse learner needs

• Evaluating learning solutions

• Selecting appropriate methodologies to maximize learning

• Leading managing and facilitating change within organizations

• Improving human performance

• Gathering data to show the value of learning and performance solutions

• Achieving desired outcomes of projects on time and within budget