Learning, Development & Diversity Consultant

Board Of Governors of Exhibition Place; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Health & dental

Extended healthcare

Professional development

Performance incentives

Job summary

Board Of Governors of Exhibition Place in Toronto seeks a Learning, Development and Diversity Consultant to design, deliver, and evolve learning initiatives and lead DEI action plan activities. You will partner with leadership to align training with organizational strategy and values.

You will manage logistics, deliver engaging on-site sessions, support onboarding, and contribute to workforce transformation through talent development and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or HRIS is an asset.
• Working knowledge of employment and related legislation (Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act).
• Demonstrated competency or accreditation as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evolve learning initiatives aligned with Exhibition Place strategy and values.
• Create learning solutions to invest in people and culture and drive workforce transformation.
• Manage logistics: course outlines, vendor coordination, training data, budgets, and HRIS integration.
• Deliver engaging, on-site presentations and co-facilitate training workshops.
• Assist in planning educational events for Women of Explace and other DEI initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate group training sessions and leadership development programs.
• Support talent development and mentorship programs for succession planning.
• Maintain HRIS/database and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist with policies, programs, and HR procedures; participate in special HR projects.
• Support onboarding and staffing initiatives as required.

Skills

LMS experience

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

DEI knowledge

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Policy development

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

LMS

Job description

Learning, Development & Diversity Consultant

Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA

Salary Range: $82,381.00 To $104,108.00 Annually

About Us:

Established in 1879 and located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto, the award-winning Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, hosting over 2,000 events and attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sports, festivals, recreation, culture, and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Certified Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Automotive Building LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart, which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading-edge green technologies and practices across the site.

We offer a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive rewards package. Enjoy OMERS participation - a defined benefit pension plan, employer-paid health & dental, extended healthcare, and professional development.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Learning, Development and Diversity Consultant will lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of learning initiatives that make a measurable difference. By partnering directly with leadership, the Consultant will create learning solutions that allow Exhibition Place to invest in its people and culture, deliver results, accelerate culture and workforce transformation, facilitate workforce transition, support talent development and staffing efforts, as well as lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Action Plan initiatives.

• Responsible for providing learning and development guidance, advisory and consultative services to develop capability aligned with Exhibition Place’s strategy, values, and competencies.
• Creates a positive learning experience for employees by introducing modern and highly engaging learning experiences. Identifies best practices, carries out post-implementation analysis, and provides recommendations for new and custom approaches to ensure continuous improvement and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Manages logistics such as communicating initiatives, preparing course outlines, coordinating with the operating units on programs, managing vendors, entering and tracking training data, monitoring the budget, and coordinating with HRIS to aggregate development objectives and plans.
• Delivers engaging, on-site presentations and co-facilitates training workshops focused on performance management, goal setting, and professional development.
• Assists in the planning and coordination of educational events and other special events for Women of Explace, aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Responsible for developing and facilitating group training sessions and delivering innovative solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness and are aligned with organizational objectives at the individual, leader, team, and organizational levels.
• Assists with and supports the talent development and mentorship programs that drive succession planning and build a leadership pipeline.
• Maintains the Human Resources Information System and/or database and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed.
• Assists with the initiation, development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and procedures related to human resources.
• Participates in special projects related to human resources management.
• Supports new hire onboarding and other staffing initiatives when required.Performs other HR duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated competencies or accreditation as a D iversity, E quity, and I nclusion resource.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Human Resources Information Systems is an asset.
• Working knowledge of employment and related legislation (Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act), contractual obligations, collective agreements, and Human Resources policies and practices.
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential documents and reports.
• Proven customer service skills.

Job Vacancy Status: This is an Existing Position.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Exhibition Place is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and the communities in which we live and serve.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Exhibition Place and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by emailing us at people&[e-mail]