Assurance Learning Strategy Lead

EY; London; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 211,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and development

Learning opportunities

Flexible work style

Job summary

EY Canada is seeking a Learning Leader for the Assurance practice to shape curriculum strategy and governance across Canada. The role leads end-to-end curriculum lifecycle, partners with leaders, Talent and Quality networks, and aligns with global and Americas L&D groups.

The 14-month contract requires flexibility during peak periods and ensures high-quality learning outcomes. You will manage budgets, develop teams, and drive innovation using data, AI-enabled tools, and mature governance to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning and Development, Assurance, Audit, Professional Practice, or Talent Development.
• CPA designation or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in business, accounting, HR, organizational development, instructional design or related field is an asset.
• Experience leading enterprise curriculum strategy, governance and delivery in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior stakeholders.
• Staying current with evolving professional standards, audit methodologies, learning practices and enabling technologies.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with LMS, reporting tools, MS Teams, Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic learning advisor to the Assurance leadership team and Talent leaders within EY Canada.
• Set and communicate the multi-year Assurance learning strategy, annual priorities, roadmap and success measures.
• Own curriculum architecture and governance across Assurance for coherent learning pathways by rank, role and service line.
• Translate business priorities and regulatory developments into timely learning solutions.
• Oversee annual curriculum approval processes with stakeholders from Professional Practice and Quality.
• Oversee design, localization, deployment and evaluation of Assurance learning programs using data to drive improvement.
• Provide strategic direction for Core Training and other curricula with Global and Americas teams.
• Oversee learning plans for new hires, transfers and specialized populations.
• Lead the Facilitator Excellence program ensuring qualified facilitators are identified and trained.
• Establish governance, controls and documentation to support learning compliance and reporting.
• Lead the Assurance learning budget and resource strategy with L&D and operations.
• Lead, coach and develop the Assurance Learning team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Business acumen

Relationship mgmt

Influencing

Curriculum strategy

Adult learning

Change leadership

Cross-cultural

Project management

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor’s/Master’s in business or related

Instructional Design/HR/Organizational Development

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

LMS/SharePoint/MS Teams

Job description

EY Canada is seeking a Learning Leader for the Assurance practice to shape curriculum strategy and governance across Canada. The role leads end-to-end curriculum lifecycle, partners with leaders, Talent and Quality networks, and aligns with global and Americas L&D groups.

The 14-month contract requires flexibility during peak periods and ensures high-quality learning outcomes. You will manage budgets, develop teams, and drive innovation using data, AI-enabled tools, and mature governance to