Bilingual Learning and Development Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Colas

Colas

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Subsidiary:
Colas Canada Inc.

Colas Canada is part of the Colas Group, a world leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. The Colas Group also has a network of companies in the USA.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

LOCATION:
Colas Canada Head Office Yonge St Suite 2400, North York, ON M2N 6K1C

DEPARTMENT:
Human Resources

REPORTING TO:
Director - Learning and Development

STRUCTURE:
Potential for hybrid work model (2 days remote work/week) after completing probationary period

BENEFITS:
Pension, comprehensive benefits, health spending account, annual bonus, employee discounts on gym membership and national retailers

***: The L&D Specialist will support the planning, scoping, and organizing of learning courses and events, act as the Learning Management System (LMS) administrator, coordinate learning and development programs, assist in developing and delivering programs, work with employees and leaders, and actively participate in ad hoc projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide support to the Learning and Development area to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, timely and accurately to meet unit and company goals and objectives
Support the development and implementation of programs and/or initiatives that will encourage diversity, promote equity, and support development for all employees
Be responsible for developing and coordinating training schedules, coordinate training logistics, venues, communicate with vendors, trainees, supervisors, and management, ensure the training program curriculum is current and up to date through an evaluation program. Support corporate and divisional learning and development goals and initiatives
Act as a steward over trainees and internal and external facilitators guiding them through the training process
Prepare and track invoices, including funds allocated for professional development and suppliers. Support the annual budget development and reconciliation process

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business, or Communications
Bilingual (or near bilingual) in French and English
24 years of relevant work experience in a Human Resources department
Knowledge of instructional design approaches, instruction methodologies, and learnercentric design and learning solutions and new developments
Quick learner, detailoriented with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
Prior experience working as an LMS administrator preferred
Prior experience hosting and producing virtual workshops preferred
Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to support projects and initiatives, collaborative team player
Customercentric mindset coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build relationships and rapport quickly and deliver outstanding internal and external customer service

WHAT WE OFFER:

Amazing opportunities for mobility and career growth: At Colas, we encourage everyone to reach for their goals by building their own path: providing training tools, new learning programs, and soft skills development initiatives. With a network of subsidiaries across Canada and the Colas Group in 53 countries world-wide, the opportunities to expand your career are nearly endless.

Great perks:
Discounted gym membership? Check. Exclusive deals on restaurants, merchandise, and travel? Check. Get rewarded for your hard work with access to a wide range of employee discounts.

Benefits and pension from day one: At Colas, we recognize the amazing talent each person brings. We believe such great talent deserves to be rewarded. We provide a comprehensive benefits and pension package, so you can focus on continuing to do your best.

Colas Canada Inc.

expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Colas Canada Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.