Training Manager Jobs

We are currently looking for a Training Manager for Cannabis New Brunswick. The Training Manager is responsible for identifying, training, developing, and implementing strategic effective learning initiatives and processes to enhance individual, team, and organizational performance. They will conduct Training needs Analyses for employees to determine deficiencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to maintain or improve performance. The successful candidate will work remotely but must reside in New Brunswick.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of current talent and potential including succession planning
• Drive brand values and philosophy through all training and development activities
• Evaluate training and development needs in an ongoing basis and provide regular follow-up with retail teams and corporate office
• Manage and maintain in-house training programs and equipment
• Coach and support managers with the performance development programs and objectives.
• Provide “mentor” support to new managers
• Communicate with employees regarding scheduled training
• Create training materials such as case studies, PowerPoint presentations, and worksheet handouts
• Evaluate organizational performance to ensure that training is meeting business needs and improving performance.
• Assess compliance training and adherence
• Assist managers and trainers in solving specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups
• Track effectiveness of training programs, and provide regular follow-up
• Adjust priorities and manage time to support the business needs most effectively
• Keep up to date with training trends, developments, and best practices.
• Develop training programs on identified learning needs to address the competency/skills gap of employees
• Evaluate existing training programs, and partner with management team to revise or create new training programs based on business needs

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner at all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate)
• A minimum of 3 years of training and development management, preferably in a retail environment
• Strong understanding of talent planning including succession planning
• Ability to develop interactive, creative, and comprehensive training programs in a variety of areas
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Critical thinker with innovative problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to lead, motivate and teach colleagues ensuring they remain engaged with the learning content
• Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS office and related business and communication tools
• Ability to actively contribute to organizational growth and development
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual in both French and English is mandatory

Working Conditions

• Remote (must be based in New Brunswick)
• Must be willing to travel to our locations across New Brunswick when needed
• Must be 19 years of age or older