Senior Learning Partner - 12 Month Contract (Toronto)

Job Details

Job Category: Human Resources Requisition Number: SENIO007220 Posted: May 1, 2026 Employment Type: Full-Time Work Environment: Hybrid Location: Toronto Corporate Office, Etobicoke, ON or St. Catharines Corporate Office, ON. Job Overview

At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are. Responsibilities

Partner closely with leaders, HR, and internal stakeholders to enable business outcomes through practical, high‑impact learning solutions. Intake, scope, prioritize, design, deliver, and measure realistic, scalable learning solutions aligned to Meridian’s strategy and workforce needs. Act as a trusted learning advisor to assigned lines of business, building strong relationships with business leaders and partners.Consult with leaders to understand business goals, performance challenges, compliance needs, and skill gaps, translating them into clear learning recommendations. Influence and guide stakeholders without formal authority, helping them make informed decisions about learning approaches, scope, and timing.Support intake and prioritization of learning requests in a high‑volume environment, balancing impact, capacity, and business urgency. Lead learning needs analysis using interviews, stakeholder conversations, data review, learner feedback, and operational insights. Partner with subject matter experts, HRBPs, and business teams to validate needs and confirm root causes of performance gaps.Define clear learning objectives and success measures at the outset of programs. Apply Kirkpatrick evaluation principles pragmatically, focusing on learner experience, application, and business impact. Design and deliver blended learning solutions that reflect how employees actually work today, including live facilitation, virtual sessions, curated content, performance support, and digital learning.Be hands‑on in delivery when needed, facilitating sessions and supporting rollouts for priority initiatives or capacity gaps. Ensure a strong learner experience across all touchpoints, keeping learning practical, clear, and accessible. Provide ongoing advisory support to leaders and teams to embed learning into day‑to‑day work and reinforce behaviour change.Collaborate with other Learning Partners to elevate quality, consistency, and reuse of learning assets. Leverage and support effective use of the L&D technology ecosystem, including the LMS and third‑party platforms. Ensure learning solutions are implemented with operational discipline, including scheduling, communications, tracking, and reporting. Support compliance training delivery and reporting, ensuring learning is accurate, timely, auditable, and learner‑friendly.Contribute to continuous improvement of L&D processes, templates, standards, and ways of working. Stay informed on trends related to learning, workforce transformation, AI‑enabled technology, and capability development in financial services. Translate external trends into relevant, actionable learning solutions and support enterprise capability‑building efforts.Demonstrate strong business acumen and the ability to understand operational realities and tailor learning accordingly. Show proven consulting and relationship‑management skills across multiple stakeholder levels. Manage multiple projects of various scales and complexities. Move between strategic thinking and hands‑on execution with ease.Apply solid grounding in adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning evaluation. Communicate clearly in both written and verbal contexts. Adapt to new digital tools and AI‑enabled technology to enhance productivity and the Member experience. Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in learning and development, focusing on consultation. Adult Learning Certificate or Degree – completed or equivalent professional experience. Post‑secondary education. Financial Services experience considered an asset. Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: CAD $68,800.00 to $103,200.00 annually. Office Locations: Toronto Corporate Office, Etobicoke, ON or St. Catharines Corporate Office, ON. Inclusive and collaborative workplace encouraging creativity and curiosity. Tools and technology needed to delight candidates and clients. Hybrid work arrangements with in‑person office time for collaboration and relationship building.Opportunity to learn from diverse industry leaders. Enjoy a balanced, fun, and productive work environment. EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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