Learning Leader: AI-Driven Capability & Leadership

EY-Parthenon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching support

Skill development

Flexible work style

Job summary

EY-Parthenon Canada seeks a Learning Leader to shape and execute the learning strategy across onboarding, technical capability development, leadership growth and continuous professional development. You will oversee learning initiatives, collaborate with global teams, and influence talent priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

The role requires strong business acumen, leadership presence, and the ability to drive cross-functional programs that align with EY-Parthenon direction and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in learning, capability development or a related field.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Proven ability to lead complex programs and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, consulting and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical, project management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability, with an interest in emerging technologies and AI.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in HR, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EY-P Canada learning strategy and roadmap, aligning investments and capability priorities with business strategy, workforce needs, talent priorities and global EY-Parthenon direction.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities and emerging skill needs into practical, scalable, capability-building solutions.
• Oversee the EY-P learning portfolio across technical, consulting, leadership, onboarding, and future-focused capabilities.
• Partner with learning champions, facilitators, subject matter resources, Talent, Risk and Quality, and business leaders to identify needs, drive adoption, and maximize impact.
• Advance AI capability-building and change enablement by embedding responsible AI and new ways of working into learning experiences and business practices.
• Lead learning governance and compliance activities, including mandatory learning, continuing education requirements, policy guidance, funding decisions, and risk management.
• Provide guidance on learning policies, external education requests, sponsorships and funding decisions, ensuring requests are assessed consistently against learning mandates, business relevance, policy requirements and available budgets.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, vendors, contracts and investment decisions, applying sound judgment to prioritize resources, control costs and deliver within approved parameters.
• Lead, coach and prioritize the work of the EY‑P learning team, establishing clear accountabilities, effective operating rhythms and strong service standards.
• Represent EY‑P Canada in national and global learning forums, influence enterprise initiatives, and connect the practice to relevant firmwide capabilities, platforms and communities.

Skills

Learning strategy

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budget management

AI in learning

Change management

Policy guidance

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in HR/OD/Adult Learning/Instructional Design

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

EY-Parthenon Canada seeks a Learning Leader to shape and execute the learning strategy across onboarding, technical capability development, leadership growth and continuous professional development. You will oversee learning initiatives, collaborate with global teams, and influence talent priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

The role requires strong business acumen, leadership presence, and the ability to drive cross-functional programs that align with EY-Parthenon direction and