Learning & Development Project Specialist

Pattison Food Group; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Pattison Food Group Ltd. in Langley, BC, is seeking a Learning & Development Project Specialist to drive technology learning initiatives across the organization.

You will partner with stakeholders and SMEs to assess needs and deliver engaging learning solutions, including eLearning, video, virtual and in-person sessions. Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Learning, you will lead end-to-end projects, apply adult learning principles, and design instructional content that improves retention

Qualifications

• 5 years designing and developing learning solutions, preferably in support of technology implementations or large-scale change initiatives within a retail or customer-focused environment.
• Project Management certification is considered an asset.
• Proven experience in instructional design and instructional technology.
• Solid knowledge of eLearning authoring tools, including Articulate Storyline, Rise, and screen recording platforms such as datango, Snagit, or Camtasia.
• Visual design skills using programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end learning solutions for technology transformation projects, ensuring learning deliverables are aligned with project timelines and business goals.
• Conducting learning needs analysis for technology initiatives by partnering with internal and external stakeholders and SMEs to identify learner needs, gaps, and appropriate learning solutions.
• Providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and SMEs on learning requirements, timelines, risks, and implementation to support successful outcomes.
• Applying current instructional design and adult learning principles, theories, and best practices to develop engaging learning activities and course content that enhances retention and transfer.
• Facilitating training as required.
• Applying technical expertise to the design, development, and maintenance of multimedia learning solutions that are timely, engaging, and interactive for adult learners.
• Using multimedia instructional design and technical expertise to design, develop and/or author online courses (including SCORM/AICC requirements) and learning resources (e.g., manuals and job aids).
• Devising assessment methods to measure the effectiveness of learning.
• Remaining current with emerging trends, tools, and best practices in learning and eLearning solutions.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning technologies

eLearning

Stakeholder management

Adult learning

Education

PIDP

CTDP

Adult Education certification

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

datango

Snagit

Camtasia

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

Job description

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a certified Great Place to Work® and consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members. We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Learning & Development Project Specialist to join our People team in Langley, BC. Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Learning, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of learning solutions that support technology initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to assess learning needs and create effective learning solutions, including eLearning, video, virtual, and face‑to‑face instructor‑led sessions.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading end-to-end learning solutions for technology transformation projects, ensuring learning deliverables are aligned with project timelines and business goals.
• Conducting learning needs analysis for technology initiatives by partnering with internal and external stakeholders and SMEs to identify learner needs, gaps, and appropriate learning solutions.
• Providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and SMEs on learning requirements, timelines, risks, and implementation to support successful outcomes.
• Applying current instructional design and adult learning principles, theories, and best practices to develop engaging learning activities and course content that enhances retention and transfer.
• Facilitating training as required.
• Applying technical expertise to the design, development, and maintenance of multimedia learning solutions that are timely, engaging, and interactive for adult learners.
• Using multimedia instructional design and technical expertise to design, develop and/or author online courses (including SCORM/AICC requirements) and learning resources (e.g., manuals and job aids).
• Devising assessment methods to measure the effectiveness of learning.
• Remaining current with emerging trends, tools, and best practices in learning and eLearning solutions.

You have

• A Provincial Instructor’s Diploma (PIDP)
• Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP)
• Adult Education certification.
• 5 years of experience of designing and developing learning solutions, preferably in support of technology implementations or large-scale change initiatives within a retail or customer‑focused environment.
• Project Management certification is considered an asset.
• Proven experience in instructional design and instructional technology.
• Solid knowledge of eLearning authoring tools, including Articulate Storyline, Rise, and screen recording platforms such as datango, Snagit, or Camtasia.
• Visual design skills using programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.

You are

An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, who can understand complex technical processes and translate them into clear, effective learning solutions for diverse audiences. Skilled at influencing and building credibility with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management and prioritization skills. Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Passionate about learning and continuously enhancing the learner experience through emerging learning technologies, tools, and best practices.

What we offer

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

Compensation

IND6 Compensation Details: $85,062.00 - $106,328.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.

Pattison Food Group is a Jim Pattison business and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, we have been in business since 1915. We proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members who are committed to achieving long-term growth and share a passion for giving back to the communities where we do business. Together, we leverage each other’s collective strengths to enhance efficiencies across our respective organizations. Our largest and signature company is Save‑On‑Foods. With 11 retail banners operating nearly 300 food and drug retail locations that are uniquely positioned to cater to the needs of their communities across Western Canada and the Yukon Territory, four wholesale businesses catering to the diverse needs of their customer bases across Canada, several food and pharmacy production facilities focused on high‑quality distinct offerings, an industry‑leading loyalty program, a world‑class set of proprietary consumer brands, and an award winning restaurant, Pattison Food Group businesses are proud to be recognized as leaders in customer service and innovation.