Learning & Development Specialist - ContractReyes Holdings • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Learning & Development Specialist - Contract
Reyes Holdings
- Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
About
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 u202f
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 u202f
Stay abreast of emerging learning technologies, trends, and best practices to continuously improve the effectiveness of L&D programs u202f
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:
Bacheloru2019s 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 u202f 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 u202f
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.
Languages
- English
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