Learning and Development Specialist

hitachi; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, wellness, and retirement plans

Flexible and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Canada Inc. is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist for the Stoney Creek Transformer Repair facility. You will design, develop, and deliver technical training programs, create learning content, and establish competency-based trainings to raise safety, quality, and productivity.

Your background includes a bachelor's degree and 5–8 years in L&D, with strong instructional design, LMS, and stakeholder management skills to support continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Learning & Development, Technical Training, Instructional Design, or Workforce Development.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, skilled trades, or technical work environments.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training development tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve technical training programs and materials.
• Create engaging learning solutions, competency-based training materials, and standardized work instructions.
• Develop curricula, skills matrices, and qualification frameworks; maintain centralized training records.
• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and virtual training; measure effectiveness and iterate.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

LMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, HR, OD, Education, or related field

Tools

LMS

MS Office

Job description

Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0148017

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category): Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to support the Stoney Creek Transformer Repair facility. In this role, you will serve as the primary learning partner for the repair operation, working closely with Operations, Quality, EHS, and technical subject matter experts to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve technical training programs. You will create engaging learning solutions, competency-based training materials, and standardized work instructions that support employee development and workforce capability. By developing training curricula, skills matrices, qualification frameworks, and effective learning resources, you will help strengthen safety, quality, productivity, and knowledge retention across the transformer repair workforce while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Act as the primary Learning & Development partner for the Stoney Creek repair facility.
• Regularly assess training needs based on operational metrics and growth plans and collaborate with operational leaders to develop and implement effective training plans.
• Design, develop, and deliver technical training programs, learning resources, and competency-based training materials.
• Partner with repair technicians and subject matter experts to document processes and create standardized work instructions and learning content.
• Develop and maintain skills matrices, training curricula, and employee qualification frameworks.
• Facilitate classroom, hands-on, and virtual training sessions as required.
• Measure training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on operational needs and employee feedback.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance training delivery and workforce capability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide transparency on team members skill to ensure members are assigned work they are qualified for Including HSE Required Training.
• Lead & support centralized training records for all trainings including but not limited to Soft Skill, Technical, HSE, and quality.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Learning & Development, Technical Training, Instructional Design, or Workforce Development.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, skilled trades, or technical work environments.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical processes into practical and engaging learning solutions.
• Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft Office, and training development tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you will have opportunities to contribute to meaningful work while continuing to grow your career in a collaborative environment.

• Work on innovative technologies helping shape the future of sustainable energy.
• Collaborate with talented professionals across a global organization.
• Access learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement programs.
• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture.

In compliance with Ontario's Pay Transparency requirements, the expected compensation for this role is:

Salary Range: $80,000- $105,000

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiter

Only selected candidates will be contacted.