Bilingual Learning & Development Specialist

M; Mississauga; Presencial; CAD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción del empleo

M&M Food Market is owned and operated by Parkland Corporation. Parkland is a leading international fuel supplier, convenience store operator, and community enabler, serving diverse customers across 26 countries.

Reporting to the Director, Training and Development, the Bilingual Training Specialist is responsible for performing training needs assessments, designing and delivering training materials, including classroom and in-store training. The Bilingual Training Specialist works closely with various teams to develop training material that will support store operations, boost workplace performance, and support the company’s goals and core values.

M&M Food Market. Helping you make real food for real life.

M&M Food Market is a food retailer unlike any other; we don't just sell products-we offer meal solutions and a unique shopping experience that helps make our customers' everyday lives a little easier. We've been helping customers make delicious meals and entertain with ease for nearly 40 years!

If you're a food enthusiast who values quality and innovation, feel a connection to your community and country, and want to grow your skills and career as part of a dynamic team-then read on.

Here are just a few reasons to consider a career with us... We are constantly evolving.

We believe change is a good thing. Whether it's exploring new markets or refreshing our strategies, our passion for innovation opens the door to exciting opportunities that strengthen our position in the marketplace.

We put our customers and our employees first.

Our success is built on customer satisfaction. And within our company, our stores are our customers too. When we support each other and work as a team, we make great things happen together.

We strive to be the best.

We grow and develop-both as individuals and as a company. We encourage new ideas, value continuous learning, and embrace diversity to do our best work together as a team.

We are looking for our next Bilingual Training Specialist. Could it be you?

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Store Operations & Training, the Bilingual Training Specialist is responsible for performing training needs assessments, designing and delivering training materials, including classroom and in-store training. The Bilingual Training Specialist works closely with various teams to develop training material that will support store operations, boost workplace performance, and support the company’s goals and core values. This position is a 12-month temporary term.

Responsibilities:

The Bilingual Training Specialists, duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development of training material and communication to support operational activities such as brand standards, new procedures, new systems, and changes in execution; these may include written, visuals, or virtual tools and content.


• Build, update and facilitate virtual classroom training.


• Facilitate in-store training, nationally, for one to two weeks at a time for Franchise Partner onboarding and new store openings.


• Host and facilitate live events online.


• Assist with the administration of our Learning Management System.


• Develop content for our learning platform and tools to support business needs.


• Assist with the coordination of the Food Safety Training program.


• Liaise with other functional areas to ensure training support for all team members and functional areas, as required.


• Support our French speaking stores with other training requests as needed.

Experience, Education and Designations:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of training experience, preferably in a retail food industry environment.


• Post-secondary education in Adult Education, HR, Education, or another related field.


• Prior experience working with a Learning Management System.


• Prior experience developing and hosting virtual classrooms and workshops preferred.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT).


• Previous experience with Canva, Vyond, Movavi, Articulate 360 preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and strategies for driving learner engagement and knowledge retention.


• Successful record of building effective learning experiences in the format of job aids, guides, infographics, videos, eLearning, and workshops.


• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.


• Maintain a strong attention to detail and high accountability of deliverables.


• Proven project and time management skills in an environment where you may be contributing to several projects simultaneously.


• Highly organized with the ability to work independently.


• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to travel throughout Canada with schedule flexibility to accommodate business needs, including evenings, weekends, and extended periods of travel. This position requires overnight and sometimes extended travel.


• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, which include lifting up to 40lbs and extended periods of standing and walking.


• A valid driver’s license and good driving record, as well as a reliable vehicle.

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

M&M Food Market is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We believe that a wide range of perspectives fosters innovation and strengthens our business. Diversity makes us more creative, flexible, productive, and competitive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We strive to make employment accessible for everyone, including candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll work with you to meet your needs.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.