Manager, People Development (Learning Design And Talent Development)

Passionate about enhancing a culture of continuous learning? Want to make a difference in an organization that is a leading multi-national retailer to underserved rural communities? Love exploring opportunities in which learning can help drive business results through the growth and development of people? Enjoy being a part of a collaborative team?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our teams as the Manager of People Development (Design and Talent Development). In this role, you will play a critical role as we enhance our people development programs across The North West Company.

Your Role:

Leadership/Management – Instructional Design and Talent Development:

• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging creativity and professional growth within the team.
• Oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive learning and talent development programs that align with the organization's objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership to our team of Instructional Designers and Talent Development Specialists, guiding them in creating impactful and innovative learning solutions.

Talent and Succession Planning:

• Support the creation of and design of high potential development programs which align to the business needs in the future.
• Create and administer tools that support performance management, coaching and employee development cycles
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify critical key roles, and high potential talent across the business
• Support Talent and Succession strategies
• Provide coaching for leaders on performance management, employee development, team development and mentorship

Learning & Leadership Development:

• Enhance experiential learning cycle of all L&D programs.
• Consult and collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts across the business
• Conduct training sessions and workshops, utilizing a variety of training methodologies, to ensure employee skills and knowledge development.
• Set standards for learning assessments / evaluation, and success measures that align with People Development KPIs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary improvements.
• Deliver and facilitate Leadership programming to managers across the business
• Conduct and support needs assessments to identify learning gaps

Employee Engagement:

• Drive initiatives to celebrate achievements, acknowledge contributions, and recognize outstanding performance.
• Implement initiatives and manage programs to enhance employee engagement and create a positive work culture.
• Work closely with HR and management to analyze employee feedback and develop action plans to address engagement challenges.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications within Human Resources, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Psychology are strong assets.
• Proven experience in leadership development, talent management, and instructional design.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• A passion for continuous learning and a keen interest in the latest trends and advancements in talent development.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of motivating and developing high-performing teams.

Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Reports to: Director, People Development

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Committing to our Customer
• Being Enterprising
• Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
• Leading and Developing Others
• Working with Passion
• Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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For Internal Applicants Only:

Salary Grade: COR010

NOTE: Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.