Learning Development Specialist

Learning Development Specialist - Contract

Martin-Brower of Canada Co.

Mississauga ON

full-time

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist is a key strategic and functional expert responsible for elevating the capability of the L&D team and the business. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the Manager, driving organizational development through expert consultation, advanced instructional design, and exceptional facilitation. The Specialist will ensure L&D initiatives are strategically aligned with organizational priorities and act as the principal facilitator and design mentor for the team.

The position is a 12-month contract

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Serve as a strategic partner to the Manager, assisting with organizational wide L&D strategy, annual planning, and priority setting based on organizational goals

Lead the end-to-end design and development of complex, high-impact learning solutions, including blended learning, interactive workshops, leadership programs, and strategic internal consultation models

Utilize instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Successive Approximation Model) and adult learning principles to create comprehensive materials, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, and job aids

Review and provide expert-level feedback on workshop content and materials developed by L&D Leads, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with modern learning practices

Develop and implement robust evaluation strategies (Levels 3 & 4) to measure the impact of training on key business outcomes and organizational metrics

Serve as the primary, expert facilitator for critical, high-visibility, or sensitive programs, consistently demonstrating best-in-class delivery skills in both virtual and in-person settings

Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to the L&D Leads, assisting the Manager in coaching them on facilitation techniques, content delivery, and fundamental instructional design skills to build the team's capacity

Effectively manage and facilitate sessions involving senior leadership and complex cross-functional groups

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to promote the value of learning and development

Stay abreast of emerging learning technologies, trends, and best practices to continuously improve the effectiveness of L&D programs

Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations

Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources with 4+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, with a strong emphasis on instructional design & facilitation

Proven track record as an expert facilitator for diverse audiences, including senior leaders, with the ability to manage challenging group dynamics and adapt content dynamically

Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies

with demonstrated experience

of applying these models to organizational challenges

Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to translate business goals into measurable L&D strategies

Proficient in modern e-learning development tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and virtual facilitation platforms

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

This role requires around 25% travel annually, with up to 50% travel during program launches.

This position must pass a post-offer background

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master's Degree

Transparency in the use of AI

Our recruitment process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, such as virtual assistant, to support candidates in exploring job opportunities, initiating applications, and obtaining answers to common questions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions are made by human reviewers.

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

Physical Demands

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.