Market Development Director

PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MANAGER WINNIPEG, MB
Full-Time, Hybrid
NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis (single and double-deck buses), ARBOC (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. The Professional and Leadership Development Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-wide leadership and professional development strategies that strengthen organizational capability and leadership effectiveness across NFI Group. This role serves as a strategic partner to business leaders and HR teams, ensuring learning and development initiatives support business objectives, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Registered pension plan with generous company match.
On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024).
Develop and execute enterprise leadership and professional development strategies aligned with organizational goals and workforce needs.
Partner with senior leadership and HR teams to enhance leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, and employee performance.
Design, implement, and continuously improve leadership development programs, learning pathways, and professional growth initiatives.
Oversee the development and delivery of leadership curriculum through classroom, virtual, blended, coaching, mentoring, and eLearning methods.
Support organizational development initiatives related to culture, change management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
Contribute to the planning and management of learning and development budgets, ensuring effective use of resources and measurable business value.
Provide strategic leadership for enterprise leadership forums, conferences, and development events.
Prepare and present learning and development metrics, workforce capability reports, and organizational effectiveness updates to senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Certificate or training in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience developing, implementing, and facilitating leadership and professional development programs.
Experience facilitating learning programs and workshops for adult learners and leaders.
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and influence organizational development initiatives.
Strong understanding of leadership development, organizational effectiveness, performance improvement, and change management principles.
Experience measuring learning outcomes and using data to drive continuous improvement.
Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with learning technologies, eLearning platforms, or content development tools such as Articulate is considered an asset.
Ability to work in a professional office environment, including extended periods of sitting and computer use.
Occasional lifting and carrying of materials or equipment related to training and development activities.
Travel approximately 15-20% to support leadership development initiatives and business needs.
Must be eligible to travel within Canada and the United States.
Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. News and information is available at , , , nfi.We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.