Learning and Development Specialist | Stoney Creek, Canada

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, wellness programs

Retirement programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to partner with the Stoney Creek repair facility.

You will design, develop, implement, and continuously improve technical training programs, create competency-based training materials, and manage standardized work instructions to strengthen safety, quality, and productivity across the workforce. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, EHS, and SMEs, lead learning initiatives, and ensure compliance with internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5–8 years' experience in Learning & Development or related areas.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or technical work environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve technical training programs.
• Create competency-based training materials and standardized work instructions.
• Develop training curricula, skills matrices, and qualification frameworks.
• Deliver training through classroom, hands-on, and virtual sessions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Authoring tools

Job description

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

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.