Learning Experience Specialist, Talent Management

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Calgary seeks a Learning Experience Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate learning solutions that boost performance and leadership effectiveness. You will partner with leaders and experts across the university to identify capability needs and deliver learner-centered programs.

You will lead initiatives from planning through evaluation, using diverse modalities and AI-enabled tools to enhance impact and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Education, Business, Communications, or related discipline.
• Five+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, instructional design, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning, learning experience design, facilitation, and learning technologies.
• Strong project and program management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to consult, influence, and build relationships across a complex organization.
• Experience using LMS, CMS, authoring tools, digital collaboration platforms, and learning analytics.
• Experience measuring learning effectiveness and organizational impact through analytics.
• Knowledge of AI trends and responsible AI practices in learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate learning and capability-building solutions that strengthen performance.
• Partner with leaders to assess capability needs and develop evidence-informed strategies.
• Lead learning, leadership development, and change enablement initiatives from planning through evaluation.
• Develop accessible, inclusive, engaging learning experiences using varied modalities and technologies.
• Use analytics and feedback to measure effectiveness and drive improvement.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and digital learning practices to improve outcomes and scalability.
• Maintain and evolve digital learning ecosystems and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning through communities of practice and learning in the flow of work.
• Support workforce capability-building initiatives aligned with university priorities.

Skills

Adult Learning

Learning Experience Design

Facilitation

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytics

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR / related

Tools

LMS Tools

Content Management Systems

Authoring Tools

Learning Analytics

Job description

Description

Talent Management within People and Culture is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Relief Learning Experience Specialist for approximately 15 months.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Talent Management, the Learning Experience Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates learning and capability-building solutions that advance employee performance, leadership effectiveness, organizational readiness, and institutional priorities.

Working in a complex and evolving environment, the incumbent leads learning initiatives from needs assessment through implementation and evaluation. Acting as a trusted advisor and consultant, they partner with leaders, subject matter experts, and stakeholders across the university to identify current and future capability needs and develop innovative, learner-centred solutions that support organizational outcomes.

The role combines expertise in adult learning, learning experience design, facilitation, organizational development, project management, stakeholder engagement, and digital learning technologies. The incumbent leverages data, analytics, AI-enabled tools, and emerging technologies to enhance learning effectiveness, improve the employee experience, and foster a culture of continuous learning. The role also stewards the university's digital learning ecosystem, including learning websites, online resources, communities of practice, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate learning and capability-building solutions that strengthen individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to assess capability needs and develop evidence-informed learning strategies.
• Lead learning, leadership development, and change enablement initiatives from planning through evaluation.
• Develop accessible, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences using a variety of modalities and technologies.
• Leverage learning analytics, learner feedback, and performance data to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools, emerging technologies, and digital learning practices to improve learning outcomes, scalability, and employee experience.
• Lead and continuously improve digital learning ecosystems, resource hubs, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning through communities of practice, self-directed learning, and learning in the flow of work.
• Support workforce capability-building initiatives aligned with university priorities.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Education, Business, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in learning and development, instructional design, organizational development, talent development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning, learning experience design, facilitation, and learning technologies.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to consult, influence, and build effective relationships across a complex organization.
• Experience using learning management systems, content management systems, learning technologies, digital collaboration platforms, authoring tools, website management tools, and learning analytics.
• Experience measuring learning effectiveness and organizational impact through analytics and evaluation frameworks.
• Experience supporting workforce capability, leadership development, or organizational change initiatives.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI, and their application to learning and development.
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, future workforce trends, and skills-based talent development.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.

Application Deadline: September 22, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([e-mail]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([e-mail]).

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.