Learning and Development Specialist

Metro Supply Chain Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Retirement plan with company match

Employee events

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Metro Supply Chain Group is seeking a dynamic Leadership Development & Training Specialist who designs and delivers instructor‑led leadership and professional development programs. This role focuses on fostering leadership capability, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness through engaging classroom and virtual experiences.

You will partner with leaders and HR partners to identify development needs, create learning solutions, and implement programs that drive lasting behavior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience designing and facilitating soft skills and leadership programs.
• Strong classroom facilitation skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience creating facilitator‑led training materials and guides.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate instructor‑led leadership and professional development programs.
• Deliver in‑person and virtual workshops for multiple levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with leaders, HR partners, and SMEs to identify development opportunities.
• Develop learning pathways, succession planning, and leadership programs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and incorporate feedback to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership development

Facilitation

Curriculum design

Adult learning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Adult Education/Organizational Development

Job description

1045 Tristar Dr, Mississauga, ON L5T 1W5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

JOIN OUR TEAM

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

Build Leaders. Develop Talent. Drive Impact.

Metro Supply Chain is seeking a dynamic and hands‑on Leadership Development & Training Specialist who is passionate about helping employees and leaders reach their full potential through impactful learning experiences. This role is ideal for a learning professional who thrives facilitating both in person and virtually and has a proven ability to design and deliver leadership and soft skills development programs that create lasting behaviour change.

This position is focused primarily on designing and facilitating instructor‑led leadership and professional development programs. We are looking for someone who excels at creating engaging classroom and virtual learning experiences rather than technical systems training or eLearning development.

As a key member of our Talent & Development team, you will partner with leaders across the organization to identify development needs, create learning solutions, and deliver programs that strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and continuously enhance instructor‑led learning programs focused on:
• Coaching and feedback
• Change management
• Workplace effectiveness and professionalism
• Create facilitator guides, participant workbooks, learning activities, case studies, assessments, and supporting training materials.
• Ensure learning content reflects adult learning principles and promotes practical application in the workplace.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and incorporate feedback to continuously improve learning outcomes.

Facilitation & Delivery

• Deliver engaging in‑person and virtual workshops to team members and leaders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Facilitate discussions, group activities, role plays, and experiential learning exercises that encourage participation and knowledge retention.
• Adapt facilitation approaches to meet the needs of diverse audiences and varying levels of leadership experience.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports development and growth.

Business Partnership & Talent Development

• Collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and subject matter experts to identify capability gaps and development opportunities.
• Recommend practical learning solutions aligned with business objectives and talent priorities.
• Support leadership development initiatives, talent programs, and organizational effectiveness projects.
• Contribute to the development of learning pathways, succession planning initiatives, and leadership programs.

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating soft skills and leadership development programs.
• Strong classroom facilitation skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Experience creating facilitator‑led training materials, participant guides, learning activities, and workshop resources.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into practical, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.
• Experience facilitating programs focused on leadership, communication, coaching, customer service, team effectiveness, or professional development.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a corporate, distribution, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operations environment.
• Certification in adult education, instructional design, coaching, facilitation, or organizational development.
• Experience supporting leadership development, talent management, succession planning, or employee engagement initiatives.

Why Join Us

• Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family’s well‑being
• A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.

1045 Tristar Dr, Mississauga, ON L5T 1W5, Canada