Learning and Development Specialist

at  Wonderbrands

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary education, (or relevant combination of education and experience) in Adult Education or Training and Development
• 2 to 3 years of experience in Learning experience designs
• Experience with Articulate Storyline (or other e-learning software) is an asset
• Driven to take initiative, coordinate multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a large, complex, and ever-changing organization.
• Change Management Certification is an asset
• Intermediate with Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications
• Systems and Design thinking is an asset
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Driven to take initiative, coordinate multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a large, complex, and ever-changing organization.

• Design and develop corporate-wide learning initiatives based on core competencies, key strategies, and the unique Wonderbrands culture
• Manage the life cycle of learning programs, including coordinating participants, logistics, supporting facilitators, and facilitating content where necessary
• Effectively communicate relevant training information and updates to team members
• Provide Talent & Learning advisory and thought leadership, supporting stakeholders in understanding new and innovative approaches to meet business performance needs
• Define learning outcomes through consultation with subject matter experts for needs assessments, recommending a training approach, and identifying appropriate content that helps achieve performance learning outcomes
• Identify opportunities to improve learning engagement and experience, monitor and research best practices, identify emerging trends, and make recommendations on new technology and approaches
• Compile needs analysis, create, curate, and recommend digital, physical, and experiential learning experiences in various formats (e.g. instructor-led and e-learning, including micro-learning, mobile learning, gamification, whiteboard animations, flipbooks, interactive infographics, printable job aids, webinars, and interactive videos, etc.)
• Conduct post-implementation evaluations to continually enhance course content, reinforce, and sustain the learned and desired skills/knowledge
• Evaluate the business impact of learning experiences by documenting time spent, insights, lessons learned and recommending improved approaches, materials, software, and process improvements
• Project manage all deliverables independently, maintaining information flow to internal clients through various communication channels to maintain project timelines, including approvals and revisions.
• Develop and maintain a strong interpersonal network, as a culture champion of the T&D team.