Learning and Development Specialist
October 22 2024
Industries
Education, Training
Categories HR, Training,
Calgary, AB • Part time
Our people make SAIT great. The Human Resources team is here to help you make the most of your career at SAIT. Building on the Strategic Plan, our people plan provides opportunities to learn, develop and grow.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Talent Development, the Learning and Development Specialist will drive the creation and delivery of impactful training programs that foster a strong culture of engagement and development at SAIT. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping a dynamic Learning Management System.
Working closely with other areas of Human Resources and strategic partners from across SAIT, you will ensure our learning strategies align with both organizational goals and strategic direction. In this dynamic role, you will design, develop, and lead engaging learning solutions, manage key communication networks, and support coordinated planning efforts to elevate performance and leadership practices across the organization.
The Role
- Identify needs and make recommendations on the continuous improvements for training systems and processes, following through with development and evaluation of courses; Identify employee learning needs and create learning paths for key roles
- Develop learning strategy and content for leadership, individual, and custom professional development workshops, and programs
- Overall program management of key learning and development initiatives
- Manage and administer learning and development tools, metrics and assessments
- Act as subject matter expert on learning design and implementation for institutional learning projects.
- Analyze training needs through needs-assessment process and identify performance improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with department leads to design, develop, and maintain learning content; Contribute innovative approaches to the learning function
- Facilitate learning solutions, circles and events
- Research and advise on current on best practices and new research regarding learning and development. Conduct ongoing critical evaluations of learning materials and experiences
- Assist periodic engagement survey activities including results analysis and execution of focus groups
- Oversee mandatory training requirements and related LMS projects and resources
Qualifications & Experience
- Postsecondary education in relevant area (Adult Education, Human Resources, Communications)
- 5+ years' experience in progressive learning and development roles
- Experience in managing the development and delivery of training courses/programs, learning plans, learning management systems, competency assessments etc.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and experience using eLearning application/development tools and software.
- Understanding of inclusive learning frameworks and applications
- CTDP or CPHR is an asset
- Skills Required
- Strong written and presentation skills
- Strong instructional design skills
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Self-driven, with an orientation to continuous improvement
- Proven ability to achieve within an agile and fast-paced environment
Job classification: P2031 - Human Resources Advisor
Salary range: $74,000 - $95,000
Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Posting closing date: October 28th, 2024
View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees as one of Alberta's Top Employers, including health & dental care, pension plan, vacation & special leave and flexible work options at our beautiful inner-city campus.
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we're looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We're dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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