Manager, Learning & Development Initiatives

at  Gowling WLG

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years experience in L&D in corporate or professional services environment
• Post-secondary education in a related field, with professional certification or equivalent experience in learning and development
• Experienced L&D practitioner, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact learning initiatives in a corporate or professional services environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to:
• Deliver content in an effective, engagement way both virtually and in-person
• Adapt content and approach to different skill levels and audiences
• Strong project management skills, reliably and consistently delivering on agreed objectives and commitments
  Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
  The starting range for this role is $100,000 to $125,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.
  Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
  While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• Design and deliver high impact learning initiatives which meet identified development needs and proactively support the L&D strategy, People & Culture strategy and broader Firm Strategic Plan
• Deliver learning and development programs, in person and virtually, as needed, for groups and individuals
• Build strong and strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the firm and with external providers as needed
• Work with the People & Culture team and leaders across the firm’s Business Services Teams to assess learning and development needs and make recommendations for new and existing programs, with a particular focus on developing the skills of our Business Services Team members, including Legal Administrative Assistants
• Collaborate and consult on sourcing, developing and managing the delivery of vendor-led learning and development programs, as needed
• Lead large-scale learning and development projects, including the L&D workstream of initiatives led by the firm’s Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)
• Partner with internal communications team to:
• Promote and build awareness of learning and development initiatives
• Align and coordinate strategic rollout of communication and training components of projects
• Measure and report on the impact of learning initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Contribute to the L&D team’s knowledge, development and use of innovative and digital learning techniques and tools, including strategic use of our learning management system
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the L&D team
• Develop self and maintain knowledge of relevant areas of work on an ongoing basis