Learning and Development Specialist

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The specialist L&D designs, develops, and delivers a variety of learning solutions, including synchronous and asynchronous e-learning. Content areas may include regulatory, technical/functional, leadership, and professional development training. These learning initiatives support key business priorities across the organization and play a critical role in advancing the GFS mission.

What We Offer

• The salary range for this position is $65 000 - $80 000 plus a potential 10% bonus
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Family culture
• Advancement opportunities
• Profit Sharing
• 128 year, family owned and operated company history

Location

The successful candidate should be able to commute to the Milton DC at least 4 days a week.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets needs for training and development within aligned function and/or business unit.
• Develops and executes learning solutions that support the achievement of the business objectives by collaborating with divisional resources, leadership, and additional critical Subject Matter Experts.
• Ensures the cost-effective design, sharing, implementation, measurement, evaluation and continual improvement of solutions that meet identified needs and objectives.
• Implements and maintains department-specific training programs and processes.
• Focuses all learning solutions on improving performance outcomes and business results using a systems approach.
• Oversees project communication; providing status updates, clarifying concerns and highlighting issues with key stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Makes effective financial and operational decisions that positively impact business outcomes and opportunities for competitive advantage.
• Facilitates learning solutions through various delivery methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Improving Human Performance - Applying a systematic process of discovering and analyzing human performance gaps; planning for future improvements in human performance; designing and developing cost-effective and ethically justifiable solutions to close performance gaps; partnering with the customer when identifying the opportunity and the solution; implementing the solution; monitoring the change; evaluating the results.
• Measuring and Evaluating Learning - Gathering data to answer specific questions regarding the value or impact of learning and performance solutions; focusing on the impact of individual programs and creating overall measures of system effectiveness; leveraging findings to increase effectiveness and provide recommendations for change.
• Vocational - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects; knowledge of adult learning styles; knowledge of and ability to apply business acumen; skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Reasoning - ability to analyze needs, propose solutions and drive results; ability to come up with creative ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
• Communication - ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing; English fluency and knowledge of proper grammar and spelling; ability to instruct others;
• Human Relations - able to motivate adult learners; ability to network and partner with others; ability to influence stakeholders; ability to leverage diversity
• Self management - ability to manage own time effectively, meet strict deadlines with success, work in a team environment

Equipment And Technology

• Learning Management System administration
• eLearning training software
• Web page creation and editing software
• Synchronous and asynchronous learning technologies
• Google application platform (docs, sheets, presentation, forms), email, internet and HRIS software applications.
• Knowledge of office equipment used in training including projectors and video conferencing software

Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• 2 to 4 years full-time related work
• Designing and delivering learning solutions
• Managing diverse learner needs
• Evaluating learning solutions
• Selecting appropriate methodologies to maximize learning
• Leading, managing, and facilitating change within organizations
• Improving human performance
• Gathering data to show the value of learning and performance solutions
• Achieving desired outcomes of projects on time and within budget

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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