Training and Development Specialist

at  EB Horsman Son

About the Team
E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) has been in business since 1900. We are strong, nimble, and growing! EBH is proud to be a successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, and we are consistently recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying our mission statement of “Providing the Best People, Best Solutions, and the Best Service in the Electrical Industry.”

WHAT ARE THE KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES?

Organizational Development: Collaborate with HR and leadership to assess needs, design talent strategies, and advise on best practices. Identify skill gaps, create targeted training, and support change initiatives.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Build strong ties with stakeholders, ensuring innovative training strategies align with organizational goals.
• Instructional Design: Work with experts to create engaging training materials, track training plans, and coordinate deployment.
• Training Content Creation: Develop or source high-quality content, ensure relevance, and manage EBH University content.
• Competencies: Implement performance-based training, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Onboarding: Assist in enhancing the onboarding process for new hires.
• Delivering Training: Conduct workshops and learning experiences fostering a collaborative environment.
• Training Analytics & Reporting: Analyze organizational development, generate talent metrics reports and research industry trends.
• Contract Management: Review and negotiate external contracts, obtaining necessary approvals.
• Engaging Educational Institutions & Sourcing: Network with educational institutions for partnerships.
• Quality Control & Administration: Ensure accurate documentation of training programs and materials, reviewing annually for relevance and compliance.
• HR-Related Tasks and Projects: Participate in HR-related projects and initiatives, suggesting improvements and supporting talent development.
• Other Duties: Assist HR or Leadership as needed to meet organizational needs.

• Relevant post-secondary education in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive training experience.
• Certification (e.g., CTDP, CPLP, CTP) is advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of HR/organizational development concepts and modern training methodologies.
• Proficient in MS 365 tools and training technologies.
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning, and LMS use.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen and analytical abilities.
• Strategic partnership and relationship building with a focus on diversity.
• Creative thinking emphasizing talent development strategies.
• Strong consultative, influencing, and people-oriented skills.
• High drive, discipline, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• Transport availability for potential travel based on training needs.
  Our Core Values: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future Teamwork & Collaboration | Integrity| Commitment | Reliability | Initiative | Continuous Improvement