Lead, Professional Development and Training

0000050339 Royal Trust Corporation of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Professional Development and Training Lead to design and implement comprehensive training programs. The ideal candidate will be bilingual, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and work well under pressure. Experience in estate management and adult learning is preferred. This full-time position in Montreal offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Leadership support for development

Qualifications

• Bilingualism required as communication with RBC partners across Canada.
• Excellent presentation skills are essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and delivering training programs.
• Liaise with various teams to establish best practices.
• Evaluate training programs' effectiveness and gather feedback.

Skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Education

STEP TEP designation

Education in adult learning

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Video software for creating training tutorials

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity? Royal Trust is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. We believe that investing in our employees’ training and professional development is key to driving success. This is an opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and help shape the future of our workforce. As a Professional Development and Training Lead, you will assist and work closely with a Senior Manager and the broader professional development team in designing, implementing, delivering, and evaluating comprehensive training programs and initiatives aligned with organizational goals. These programs are devised to enhance skills, boost performance, foster a culture of continuous learning, and support professional growth and career advancement.

What will you do?

• Assist a Senior Manager and collaborate with the broader professional development team to:
• Plan, execute, and deliver practical training material via various delivery methods (e.g., virtual, in-person, video tutorials, handbooks, job aids, PowerPoint decks, etc.)
• Create and deliver practical training components of the learning curriculum
• Liaise with various teams across the country to establish best practices and create supporting content and guides
• Develop, design, and deliver program materials seamlessly
• Establish and deliver practical training to new and existing employees as a subject matter expert (SME)
• Be the “go-to” person for regions for practical training needs, including acting as mentor and coach to staff
• Identify training and accreditation needs and priorities nationally
• Gather data on training effectiveness, employee engagement, and skills development
• Assess training programs' effectiveness through feedback collection and analysis
• Evaluate employee performance based on training outcomes, developing standardized evaluation tools
• Develop the strategic vision for professional development and training programs
• Ensure training delivery aligns with strategic organizational objectives
• Leverage Royal Trust-specific industry knowledge as a resource to the broader team

What do you need to succeed? Must-have

• Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will work with RBC partners and employees across Canada
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Industry knowledge – STEP TEP designation

Nice-to-have

• Experience managing Estate, Trust, and Incapacity accounts end-to-end
• Knowledge of Common and Civil Law
• Education in adult learning
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications and video software for creating training tutorials

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options
• Leadership support for your development through coaching and management opportunities
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Challenging work opportunities
• Progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to various job opportunities across the business

WMRT Job Skills: Audits, Compliance, Communication, Curriculum Development, Develop Training Programs, Ethical Business, Information Capture, Internal Controls, Training and Development, Training Delivery, Training Programs

Additional Job Details

Address: 1 PLACE VILLE MARIE, MONTRÉAL

City: MONTRÉAL

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full-time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-07-28

Application Deadline: 2025-08-18 (applications accepted until 11:59 PM the day before)

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