Learning and Development Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - Birchwood

Birchwood

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Reporting Relationship:
Manager, Learning and Development (L&D)

The Learning and Development Specialist will deliver company-wide learning and development programs to Birchwood team members and leaders. The L & D Specialist will lead in the administration and organization of programs. This individual should be a natural relationship builder and encourage an environment of collaboration and personal and professional development.

What you will do:

Provide companywide facilitation and consultation services on all matters related to learning and development and related initiatives.
Create continuous improvement plans to enhance existing programs.
Research best practices and industry trends with respect to content and delivery methods,
Assess the needs of the participants before, during and after course deliveries.
Contribute to standards and evaluates courses or programs and implements revisions to improve quality.
Facilitate partnerships and team building sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
Actively engage in continuous improvement.
Administers recruitment, registration, tracking and reporting of all programs and projects.

Qualifications:

Formal education, with a post certificate in Adult Education (PDAL) would be preferred.
A combination of education and experience would also be considered.
Minimum 13 years of work experience in learning and development.
Experience in the automotive and/or retail industry preferred.
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in change management and project management principles and practices.
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
Ability to determine customer needs, an understanding of customer service principles and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
Strong and welldeveloped communication skills (oral and written).
Research or grant writing is an asset.
Outstanding teaching and facilitation skills are required as well as interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.
Strong computer literacy with a desire to work with new technology. Aware of cutting edge and emerging technologies is an asset.
Attention to detail in all areas of work while working in a fastpaced environment.
Motivated individual with proven initiative.

Birchwood is Manitoba's largest automotive retailer network.

Our 23 franchises include two state-of-the-art collision repair centres and four Birchwood Credit Solutions locations, and offer sales, services, and parts to meet our customers' automotive needs.

We're a recognized leader in the retail automotive industry, not only for our diverse workforce reflecting our community, but also our unparalleled commitment to team members, customers, partners, and neighbourhoods.

At Birchwood, our days begin and end with gratitude, personal leadership, trust, respect, continuous improvement and generosity.

Birchwood is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.