Full-Time Learning and Development Specialist

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. 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.

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
• We are hiring two Learning & Development Specialists . One position requires bilingualism in both French and English.

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; 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; Measuring and Evaluating Learning - Gathering data to answer specific questions regarding the value or impact of learning and performance solutions; 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; skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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; Human Relations - able to motivate adult learners; ability to network and partner with others; ability to leverage diversity

eLearning training software

Web page creation and editing software

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

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

• 2 to 4 years full-time related work
• 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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