Job Description
Vacancy No
VN5155
Employment Type
Permanent
Contract Type
Full-Time
Advert
We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 600+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.
Job Description
As our new Learning & Development Lead for the Americas region, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering a strategic learning framework that supports the professional growth of employees across Canada, the US, and LATAM. You will drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive learning and development strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regional needs.
Working closely with the Global L&D team, you will help to identify key organizational training requirements and collaborate on tailored solutions to enhance workforce capability. Additionally, you will support the execution of the Global Learning Strategy, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in learning initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Learning Solutions Development: Identify, source, evaluate, and implement learning solutions tailored to the needs of the Americas region.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with managers and the People team to assess and address learning needs for staff.
Technical Excellence & Knowledge Sharing: Support managers and operational teams with technical learning programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Global Learning Implementation: Assist in rolling out global learning initiatives within the region to ensure alignment with broader learning strategies.
Regional L&D Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for learning and development (L&D) inquiries across the Americas region.
Career Development Support: Work with managers and the People team to align learning needs with career frameworks and promotion processes.
Learning Calendar Coordination: Collaborate with regional and global L&D teams to schedule and manage learning activities, ensuring alignment with other priorities.
Event Logistics Management: Oversee end-to-end logistical planning for internal and external learning events, including invitations, attendance tracking, and participant feedback.
LMS Administration: Support the ongoing management of our Cornerstone learning management system across the region.
Resource Development & Accessibility: Build and maintain shared learning resources to enhance staff access to key training materials.
Working @ SLR
With SLR, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they will tell you that is just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation plan including, industry competitive benefits (vacation, benefits, and a suite of wellness initiatives).
Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
8 – 10 years of experience in learning & development, preferably coupled with a relevant tertiary qualification
Proven experience delivering and facilitating learning experiences both in-person and virtually, ensuring engaging and effective sessions.
Strong experience with LMS platforms; familiarity with Cornerstone is an advantage.
Skilled in designing and creating digital learning experiences using Articulate Rise360.
Ability to manage multiple projects across regional and global levels, ensuring timely execution and high-quality outcomes.
Insights© or HDBI© accreditation is beneficial but not essential.
Willing and able to travel to Canada, the US, and LATAM to deliver and support learning programs.
Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable for broader learning engagement.
Strong analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues effectively.
Comfortable navigating spreadsheets and IT systems, ensuring seamless execution of learning initiatives.
Takes initiative in identifying opportunities to enhance skill development within the organization.
SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Country
Canada
Office
Calgary; Guelph; Toronto; Vancouver
VN5155
Employment Type
Permanent
Contract Type
Full-Time
Advert
We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 600+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.
Job Description
As our new Learning & Development Lead for the Americas region, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering a strategic learning framework that supports the professional growth of employees across Canada, the US, and LATAM. You will drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive learning and development strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regional needs.
Working closely with the Global L&D team, you will help to identify key organizational training requirements and collaborate on tailored solutions to enhance workforce capability. Additionally, you will support the execution of the Global Learning Strategy, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in learning initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Learning Solutions Development: Identify, source, evaluate, and implement learning solutions tailored to the needs of the Americas region.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with managers and the People team to assess and address learning needs for staff.
Technical Excellence & Knowledge Sharing: Support managers and operational teams with technical learning programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Global Learning Implementation: Assist in rolling out global learning initiatives within the region to ensure alignment with broader learning strategies.
Regional L&D Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for learning and development (L&D) inquiries across the Americas region.
Career Development Support: Work with managers and the People team to align learning needs with career frameworks and promotion processes.
Learning Calendar Coordination: Collaborate with regional and global L&D teams to schedule and manage learning activities, ensuring alignment with other priorities.
Event Logistics Management: Oversee end-to-end logistical planning for internal and external learning events, including invitations, attendance tracking, and participant feedback.
LMS Administration: Support the ongoing management of our Cornerstone learning management system across the region.
Resource Development & Accessibility: Build and maintain shared learning resources to enhance staff access to key training materials.
Working @ SLR
With SLR, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they will tell you that is just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation plan including, industry competitive benefits (vacation, benefits, and a suite of wellness initiatives).
Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
8 – 10 years of experience in learning & development, preferably coupled with a relevant tertiary qualification
Proven experience delivering and facilitating learning experiences both in-person and virtually, ensuring engaging and effective sessions.
Strong experience with LMS platforms; familiarity with Cornerstone is an advantage.
Skilled in designing and creating digital learning experiences using Articulate Rise360.
Ability to manage multiple projects across regional and global levels, ensuring timely execution and high-quality outcomes.
Insights© or HDBI© accreditation is beneficial but not essential.
Willing and able to travel to Canada, the US, and LATAM to deliver and support learning programs.
Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable for broader learning engagement.
Strong analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues effectively.
Comfortable navigating spreadsheets and IT systems, ensuring seamless execution of learning initiatives.
Takes initiative in identifying opportunities to enhance skill development within the organization.
SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Country
Canada
Office
Calgary; Guelph; Toronto; Vancouver
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Learning and Development Lead - Americas position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
