Learning & Development Specialist - Contract (Mississauga)

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 up-to-date 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 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 experienceof 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pu11o