Senior Consultant, Talent Development and Learning (Toronto)

PPI company overview:

PPI (an independent subsidiary of iA Financial) is an Insurance Marketing Organization that sits between independent advisors and insurance companies. From coast-to-coast, we provide value-added services and support such as digital tools, education, marketing, and processing, to help advisors elevate and grow their business with a socially responsible mindset. At PPI, each day you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference when you support our independent insurance advisors in providing financial security and peace of mind to their clients: Canadian families and businesses. When you join PPI you will be part of a diverse, inclusive and equitable place to work that values different perspectives. You will benefit from a culture that is people-focused, inclusive and collaborative with opportunities to learn and develop your skills, develop your career and make a meaningful impact. Our people drive our progress through innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence. We work hard and always ensure we have fun along the way. PPI is pleased to provide employees with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. This role is eligible for working from home up to 3 days per week. For more information about PPI visit: . Senior Consultant, Talent Development and Learning Reporting to the Vice-President, Talent Development and Learning, the Senior Consultant, Talent Development and Learning is a strategic and execution-focused role responsible for designing, sourcing, and delivering high-impact learning solutions aligned to PPI’s business objectives. This role serves both advisor-facing and employee-facing audiences, with a direct focus on driving measurable outcomes including advisor attraction, engagement, and revenue growth. The Consultant acts as an internal consultant across departments, translating business needs into structured development initiatives and ensuring consistent, scalable delivery across the organization. Responsibilities Partner with business leaders and departments across PPI to understand their unique learning needs, translating them into structured development solutions and sharing best practices consistently across the organization

Design, develop, and deliver advisor-facing and employee-facing learning programs that directly support revenue growth, onboarding effectiveness, and engagement and retention

Act as an internal consultant, bringing departmental training initiatives to life while harnessing that knowledge to create scalable, organizational-wide learning experiences

Lead and execute multiple projects independently from concept to completion, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations with minimal supervision and consistent delivery against deadlines

Implement a formal talent planning process including key talent identification, and targeted development to promote growth and advancement

Conduct learning needs assessments to identify priority skill gaps across the organization based on current and future business requirements

Develop curriculum with a focus on Attracting, Growing, and Retaining top talent in the industry

Design and source leadership development solutions that promote a coaching culture and equip leaders with the skills and tools to lead high-performing teams

Support the rollout and ongoing operation of performance management programs, with a focus on effective goal setting and meaningful performance feedback

Create and maintain a comprehensive onboarding program across all areas of PPI to accelerate new employee and advisor integration

Design and produce digital learning content using e-learning and content creation platforms for internal and advisor-facing purposes

Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across PPI to facilitate collaboration, buy-in, and program adoption

Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives aligned with iA strategy

Demonstrate behaviors that reflect and align with PPI’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments to our advisors, their clients and our employees

Education, Experience and Skills Minimum 8–10 years of experience in adult learning, talent development, or a related field

Experience in or robust exposure to financial services, insurance, or MGA environments preferred

Background in sales, sales enablement, or advisor-facing roles considered a strong asset

Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects from initiation through to completion, consistently meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities

Strong consultative mindset with the ability to identify business needs and translate them into effective learning solutions

Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and drive outcomes through influence rather than authority

Experience with technology platforms and digital content creation tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Canva, video production, LMS)

Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams to support hybrid and remote program delivery

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Superior business analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to make evidence-based recommendations

Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize and navigate multiple priorities

Results-driven with a bias toward strategic action and demonstrated ability to thrive in environments of change

Industry designations an asset

Bilingual in French and English (oral and written) considered an asset

This role is for a new position. The expected salary range for this position starts at $90,000 and will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and skill set. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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