Learning & Development Program Manager

East Penn Canada; Courtice; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery manufacturer is seeking a dynamic Learning & Development Program Manager to design and manage enterprise-wide learning initiatives. This role requires 6+ years of experience, proficiency in project management, and the ability to foster a strong learning culture. The ideal candidate is bilingual and passionate about empowering people through learning. The position is located at our Courtice Head Office in Ontario and includes a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Role-specific training

Tuition reimbursement

Health & dental benefits

Advancement opportunities

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in learning and development, talent development, or related roles.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating training programs.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of training programs.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify learning needs and skill gaps.
• Establish metrics to assess learning impact and business outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Post-Secondary certificate / degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or related field

Tools

HRIS (Dayforce)

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Learning & Development Program Manager role at East Penn Canada.

Please note that this is an on-site position, based out of our Courtice Head Office location. At East Penn Canada, our people are the heart of our company. We put our employees and our clients first to build solid relationships with intention. We offer a vast range of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We invite you to become part of an organization that has challenging opportunities, rewarding career paths, organization values, and a charismatic team.

Join our dedicated team of leading experts in the battery industry.

We offer a benefits package that’s built to power your success :

• Excellent Pay that reflects your skills and contributions
• Role-Specific Training to sharpen your edge
• Performance Incentives to celebrate your wins
• Tuition Reimbursement for career-enhancing learning
• Top-Tier Company-Paid Health & Dental Benefits, including 100% drug coverage
• Advancement Opportunities across departments and locations
• Profit Sharing & Retirement Programs that invest in your future

East Penn Canada is seeking a dynamic, self-driven Learning and Development Program Manager to design, implement, and manage enterprise-wide learning initiatives that align with our business strategy and employee development goals. As the sole L&D specialist on the HR team, you will play a critical hands-on role in shaping and scaling learning programs across the organization.

This role requires someone who can operate both strategically and tactically - comfortable designing programs from scratch, facilitating sessions, managing vendors, and evaluating learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of training programs, which can include onboarding, leadership development, technical upskilling, compliance training.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify learning needs and skill gaps.
• Build and maintain learning pathways that support career development and succession planning.
• Incorporate blended learning approaches (ex. eLearning, instructor-led training, microlearning, coaching).
• Iterate program design based on participant and stakeholder feedback.

Facilitation & Communication

• Facilitate engaging learning sessions, workshops, and lunch & learns as needed.
• Develop and manage detailed projects, change management and communications plans, to ensure timely and efficient execution of all program components.
• Serve as an internal consultant to leaders and departments seeking learning support.
• Leverage relationships to drive engagement, increase attendance, and reinforce the value of learning programs through targeted communication and advocacy.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Establish metrics to assess learning impact and business outcomes and use data to refine programs to maximize engagement and impact.
• Manage program correspondence, including responding to participant inquiries and questions, and leverage this feedback and other data to strengthen the overall program experience.
• Stay up to date on trends in adult learning, training technologies, and L&D best practices.

Tools & Vendor Management

• Leverage the existing HRIS (Dayforce) to promote, track, and report on learning activities.
• Source and manage external vendors and content providers where applicable.
• Curate and recommend learning resources (books, podcasts, articles, courses).

What Is Required

• Post-Secondary certificate / degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of experience in learning and development, talent development, or related roles.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating training programs.
• Bilingual in English and French a strong asset to support our Quebec employees.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - able to influence at all levels.
• Comfort operating independently and prioritizing in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with learning technologies, LMS platforms, and eLearning tools is a strong asset.

What You\'ll Bring

• A passion for empowering people through learning.
• The strategic ability to translate business needs into effective development programs.
• Curiosity, creativity, and an experimental mindset.
• Strong execution skills in a fast-paced environment
• A builder mentality - excited to establish foundational programs and evolve them over time.
• A high level of initiative, accountability, and follow-through.

This is a unique opportunity to build and champion a learning culture from the ground up. If you’re excited to make a tangible impact on employee development and organizational capability, we’d love to meet you.

East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants to apply; all reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

Location notes: Oshawa, Ontario, and Markham, Ontario are referenced in related postings.