Learning and Development Specialist

StandardAero; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Pension plan

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Disability (short & long-term)

Learning & training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to build employee capability and support professional growth through meaningful learning experiences. You will assess business needs, develop learning solutions, and manage the LMS to support professional development programs that help employees grow and succeed.

This role focuses on professional development and organizational learning, excluding technical repair and maintenance training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years' experience designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating learning programs using instructional design best practices.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE and Kirkpatrick).
• Business acumen with the ability to identify learning needs and translate them into practical learning solutions.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify learning needs and recommend effective learning solutions.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning experiences across instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, and performance support formats.
• Create engaging, accessible, and visually compelling learning materials using instructional design and multimedia best practices.
• Manage translation and localization of learning content.
• Lead learning projects from planning through implementation, managing timelines, communications, and deliverables.

Skills

Instructional design

LMS experience

ADDIE & Kirkpatrick

E-learning tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Synthesia

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Absorb LMS

Job description

Job Description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Learning & Development Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in building employee capability and supporting professional growth through meaningful learning experiences. You will be responsible for assessing business needs, developing learning solutions, and managing the LMS to support professional development programs that help employees grow and succeed. This role focuses on professional development and organizational learning, excluding technical repair and maintenance training.

Location: Hybrid or remote. This position can be based out of any of our facilities in Canada. A remote work arrangement may be available for this role, depending on business needs and candidate qualifications.

What You’ll Do

Instructional Design & Learning Solutions

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify learning needs and recommend effective learning solutions.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning experiences across instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, and performance support formats.
• Create engaging, accessible, and visually compelling learning materials using instructional design and multimedia best practices.
• Manage translation and localization of learning content.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Lead learning projects from planning through implementation, managing timelines, communications, and deliverables.
• Build strong relationships across the organization, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of learning solutions and standards.

Learning Systems & Governance

• Own and administer the Learning Management System (Absorb), including course creation, curricula, enrollment rules, troubleshooting, and data integrity (excluding technical training plans).
• Manage the LMS course catalog, including content updates, version control, archiving, and organization.
• Establish learning governance, compliance frameworks, LMS standards, documentation, and content ownership practices.

Learning Operations

• Build and continuously improve learning intake and ticketing system using Smartsheet with workflows, automation and reporting processes.
• Train and support LMS administrators and end users by developing documentation and onboarding resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in Canada
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years' experience designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating learning programs using instructional design best practices.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE and Kirkpatrick).
• Business acumen with the ability to identify learning needs and translate them into practical learning solutions.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools.

Preferred Characteristics

• Experience with Articulate 360 (Rise and Storyline), Synthesia, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and other instructional design or multimedia development tools.
• Experience with Absorb LMS and integrated business applications.
• Education or experience in the aviation/aerospace or manufacturing industry is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proven project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance
• Pension plan 100% company match; up to 5%
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Learning & Training opportunities

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.