Leader, Training & Development

Newson Brown Acoustics LLC, now RWDI; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $90,000.00 - $120,000.00

Group health benefits

RRSP

Company bonus

Learning Spending Account

Fitness Spending Account

Job summary

RWDI is seeking a Training & Development Leader to design, implement, and manage strategic L&D programs across departments and regions. You will partner with HR, leaders, and teams to advance RWDI's culture and values.

With 8+ years in L&D and 3+ years leading global programs in technical environments, you will shape scalable learning, onboarding, mentorship, and leadership initiatives while measuring impact and ROI.

Qualifications

• 8+ years L&D/Talent Development experience with increasing ownership.
• 3+ years leading global programs or teams, preferably in engineering or technical environments.
• Subject matter expertise in Change management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a global learning & development strategy for the organization.
• Assess capability gaps and translate into prioritized learning roadmaps.
• Design, implement and scale blended learning solutions across modalities.
• Build and manage signature onboarding, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Partner with engineering, HR, and hiring to embed learning into talent processes.
• Establish and manage measurement frameworks and KPIs for learning impact.
• Own vendor selection and manage L&D budget and relationships.
• Lead a small global team including instructional design and training coordination.
• Pilot learning analytics and AI-enabled approaches and scale successful experiments.
• Communicate progress, risks, and impact to senior leadership.

Skills

L&D leadership

Global programs

Change management

Learning technologies

Coaching tools

Education

BA/BS in Education

Organizational Development

CPLP/SHRM/L&D certs

Tools

LMS/LXP

Authoring tools

Virtual classroom platforms

Job description

Careers at Leader, Training & Development

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like:

• You push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renown technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

In the role of Training & Development Leader you will partner with Human Resources, Leaders and Team members across all departments and regions to advance our training & development culture. You will help design, implement, and manage strategic programs that support RWDI’s culture, vision, and values.

Application Deadline August 31, 2026 Department Human Resources Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Guelph, ON Workplace type Onsite Compensation $90,000 - $120,000 / year Reporting To John Ludwig

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own a global learning & development (L&D) strategy for the organization.
• Assess capability gaps and future skill needs (technical, leadership, role-specific) and translate into prioritized learning roadmaps.
• Design, implement and scale blended learning solutions: instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, on‑the‑job learning, mentorship, communities of practice, microlearning, and e‑learning platforms.
• Build and manage signature programs in the areas of onboarding, mentorship and leadership development.
• Partner closely with engineering leaders, Human Resources, and hiring to embed learning into talent processes (performance, succession).
• Establish and manage measurement frameworks and KPIs (skill adoption, learning ROI, employee engagement/retention).
• Own vendor selection and relationships (content platforms, external trainers) and manage L&D budget.
• Lead a small global team that includes instructional design and training coordination.
• Pilot innovative approaches (learning analytics, adaptive learning, AI-enabled tutoring) and scale successful experiments.
• Communicate regularly to senior leadership on program progress, risks, and impact.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 8+ years L&D / Talent Development experience with increasing ownership; 3+ years leading global programs or teams, preferably within engineering or complex technical environments.
• Demonstrated track record designing scalable, measurable learning programs and embedding them into talent processes.
• Subject matter expertise in Change management methodologies.
• Experience with learning technologies (LMS/LXP, authoring tools, virtual classroom platforms) and learning measurement frameworks.
• Experience with a variety of different coaching tools and methodologies. Specific experience with Clifton Strengths is an asset.
• BA/BS in Education, Organizational Development, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification (CPLP, SHRM, L&D certifications) a plus.

Job Benefits

• An opportunity to redefine possible.
• Salary range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
• Group health benefits, RRSP, and Company bonus.
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.
• Fitness Spending Account

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.

AI is not used in the recruitment process.

About RWDI

RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects — enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we’re a truly global company. For more information, visit rwdi.com and connect on LinkedIn.