Learning And Development Specialist

As a Best Managed Company celebrating 100 years in business, we foster career opportunities for success. With a family-based culture, we grow through collaboration, innovation, and open communication. At Sifton, we build outstanding communities where people live, work and play. Every day, we go out of our way to hire our next great team member.

We are looking for a full-time Learning and Development Specialist to join our Human Resources team!

Join our team and build a career you’re proud of.

An exciting opportunity to join and play a key role within our team. The Learning and Development Specialist will act as Subject Matter Expert in Learning and Development to advise various business partners through strong communication skills to gather information, provide counsel and coaching, promote employee engagement with support through learning programs by offering best practice solutions to enable the culture and attainment of corporate goals.

As a Learning And Development Specialist You Will

• Detail oriented and well-organized, possess strong computer skills in Learning Management systems, as well Microsoft Office suite (PPT, word, Excel) and experience with HR information systems.
• Co-ordinate all Corporate education and meetings. Maintain all records relating to education content, dates of sessions, and attendance.
• Research and recommend best practice learning solutions across various business units to provide up to date educational programs that builds a culture of learning through e-learing design, instructor-led training, job aids, and training guides. Specifically, implement and deliver digital and/or in-person programs that builds on employee engagement.
• Support and contribute to the development, writing, interpretation and application of the Corporate guidelines, Human Resources policies, Health and Safety policies and employee handbooks and other communications relating to HR programming that may require training across the organization to remain compliant and refresh leaders.
• Experience evaluating, researching best practices and implementing enhancements to learning programs.
• Competitive wages, vacation, benefits and group retirement saving plan.
• Our unique rewards and recognition programs are designed to celebrate you, your contributions and promote your success.
• We will pay for professional development opportunities.
• 7+ years’ experience and demonstrated skills in developing, implementing, and delivering learning solutions utilizing HR best practices and adult learning techniques.
• We’ll set you up for success by providing in-depth training with your team and mentors, working in partnership with our leadership team.
• Utilize data analytics to make recommendations on where upskilling may be required to enhance positions and growth of leaders in the organization under succession planning structure.
• Work within the HR team and with business partners to provide the best in class offer and orientation experience by contributing to the delivery of materials, upgrades in training and onboarding.
• Excellent experience in training, presenting, and conflict resolution skills.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide feedback on comments about the program, career paths, and education opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact well with team members, communicate efficiently to explain and relate well to all levels of the organization.
• Manage and optimize the Learning Management system (LMS) introduction of new material and programs. Plan, communicate, and coordinate with the HR team on any topical events that require training and delivery of compliance to ensure policies and processes under compliance is captured within the HR system.
• Ability to travel to various work locations.
• Highly professional team player, with demonstrated track record in taking initiative, to design, deliver and present training solutions.
• You’ll enjoy special events, celebrations, and unique perks, specific to your role and work environment, that reinforce our commitment to creating a wonderful employee experience.
• Our Employee Assistance Program is available for your everyday needs.
• Self-directed and team-oriented; able to multi-task and manage priorities event planning, and learning schedules while keeping others informed.
• Diploma or post-secondary degree in Human Resources Management. CHRL designation is an asset.

At Sifton Properties Limited, we are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Further, your well-being and safety are important to us. We prioritize work-life balance and offer strong health and safety programs, including required COVID vaccination for all roles, to support our employees, families, and the larger communities we serve.

Sifton Properties would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Job ID: 2023-2156

Company Location: Head Office

External Company Name: Sifton Properties Ltd.

External Company URL: https://sifton.com/

Street: 300-1295 Riverbend Rd.

Division: Corporate Services