Learning & Development Specialist - Waterloo, Canada - Equitable Life of Canada

Equitable Life of Canada

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Waterloo, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Equitable Life of Canada, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential.

Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and customer-responsive staff.

Join Equitable Life today.

Position Title:
Learning & Development Specialist

Reports To:
Manager, Learning & Development

Department:
Human Resources

Term:
Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements:
The Learning & Development Specialist will facilitate in-person programming as required by the role. Unless otherwise requested, this role will be hybrid.

The Opportunity:

Equitable Life is growing We are looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our Human Resources team.

The Learning & Development Specialist will assist with the coordination and logistics of our orientation program, support our Learning Management System, and support the day-to-day operations of the Learning & Development team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the Waterloo Region's Top Employers for 2023

What you will be doing:

Facilitate and lead training when required
Create and maintain training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials as required
Develop and cascade communication around training programs and activities for the organization
Develop and participate in all aspects of the biweekly EQ Orientation program including but not limited to: communication with attendees, presenters, external vendors, preparation, revision and facilitation of presentations, oversight of social events, complete postprogram analysis, etc.
Manage travel arrangements including booking flights, hotel, and ground transportation for EQ Orientation attendees
Maintain the Learning Management System
Maintain the Learning & Development SharePoint documentation
Provide administration and coordination support of training courses to ensure effective and timely course information, registration, and logistics
Resolve challenges concerning the delivery of training programs between registrants, trainers, partners, and external service providers
Generate relevant dashboards/reports to provide accurate information regarding the administration, compliance and value of the training courses offered
Facilitate meetings and follow ups, as required
Establish templates for use by the Learning & Development team i.e. project meeting/meeting minutes
Assist in the planning and coordination of educational events and other special events
Administration duties as assigned by Learning & Development Managers and Senior leadership
Provide back up support to other HR coordinators as required

What you will bring:

University degree, preferably in Adult Education, Business, Human Resources or similar
Experience in a Learning & Development role
Learning Management System experience, preferably with Ceridian Dayforce
Experience working with Virtual Classroom / MS Teams is a strong asset
High level of integrity with a sense of confidentiality and privacy
Multitasking and sound time management skills
Ability to handle interactions over the phone and in person
Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability
Strong written communication skills
Ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork.
Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily assumptions or when working in ambiguous situations
Experience working with Virtual Classroom / MS Teams is a strong asset
Microsoft Office knowledge, including MS Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What's in it for you:

A healthy worklife balance with employee wellness top of mind
Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and companypaid benefits program
An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
Tuition support and specialized program assistance
A company subsidized cafeteria with a variety of daily options
Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to: