Learning & Leadership Development Specialist

Public Health Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization based in Toronto seeks a Learning & Leadership Development Specialist to design and facilitate programs that enhance employee and leadership skills. The role includes developing scalable solutions, managing projects, and overseeing the evaluation of learning programs. Strong knowledge of adult education principles and 5+ years in leadership programming are essential. This full-time position offers a fixed-term contract and aims to support the ongoing development of talent within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of adult education principles and incorporates them into solutions.
• Excellent skills in facilitating both in-person and virtual sessions.
• Knowledgeable in talent management and able to evaluate program improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging learning solutions.
• Identify skill gaps and develop corresponding opportunities.
• Work with management to guide on career planning.

Skills

Adult education principles

Facilitation skills

Talent management principles

Relationship management

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with virtual platforms

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant fields

5 years in learning and leadership programs

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location : Toronto-661 University

Department : Talent and Organizational Development

The Role

The Learning & Leadership Development Specialist will be responsible for developing, designing, and facilitating employee and leadership programs across the organization, with the objective to build, accelerate, and develop internal talent. The Specialist will support and operationalize PHO’s People Strategy, a success enabler of PHO’s new Strategic Plan and directions. This role will also focus on insight analysis, program management, and evaluation, supporting recent recommendations provided by the Auditor General of Ontario regarding PHO’s development of a talent pipeline and succession plan for leadership and specialized positions.

This is a great role for a collaborator with several years of experience facilitating and designing learning for emerging leaders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and deliver engaging, inclusive, and scalable learning and development solutions in areas such as emotional intelligence, self-awareness, difficult conversations, strategic talent management, building and managing high-performing teams, collaboration, and delegation, among others, thereby preparing high potentials for new positions, strengthening PHO’s talent pipeline, and building new capabilities and capacity in current leaders.
2. Identify strategic skill gaps and develop corresponding development opportunities for leadership and specialized roles.
3. Work with the Manager, Talent & OD, to provide guidance on career planning, team development, and coaching, aligned with PHO’s strategic plan and HR’s People Strategy.
4. Recommend and implement evaluation strategies for learning programs and succession planning, including analyzing metrics and providing strategic feedback for improvement.
5. Develop professional, on-brand learning materials that support program sustainment and align with PHO’s strategic directions.
6. Partner with internal and external providers to design engaging learning programs aligned with career paths and succession plans for leadership roles.
7. Facilitate engaging learning experiences at all organizational levels.
8. Plan projects, work schedules, and communication strategies for program launches and improvements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
9. Conduct market research on trends to innovate and improve programs continuously.
10. Stay current with learning and talent management practices, trends, and adult learning theories.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of adult education principles and the ability to incorporate these into solution design, utilizing modalities like blended learning.
• Excellent facilitation skills for in-person and virtual sessions.
• Knowledge of talent management principles with the ability to evaluate and recommend improvements for learning and talent programs.
• Relationship management skills to build partnerships and influence change.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure consistency, flexibility, and sustainability of learning materials.
• Proficiency with virtual platforms such as Zoom and Teams.

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Adult Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years supporting learning and leadership programs in the public sector or unionized environments.
• Experience delivering in-class, hybrid, and remote learning.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and Microsoft Office suite.

Attributes and Competencies

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Capability to develop and analyze HR metrics.
• Supportive of policy development and program monitoring.
• Ability to interpret legislation and policies related to talent programs.
• Continuous monitoring and improvement of programs based on data and feedback.
• Build and maintain industry networks for best practices.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance.

Duration : Contract (Fixed Term), 9 months

Hours of Work : Full-time, 36.25 hours/week

Compensation Group : Individual Contributor

Posting Date : 07-16-2025

Closing Date

Note : Applications received by 11:59 pm the day before the closing date will be considered.

Note : Internal candidates will be considered first.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. All information will be used solely for employment purposes.

PHO is committed to equity and diversity. Candidates requiring alternative formats may email [e-mail]. Accommodations during the interview process can be requested at any stage.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Hospitals, Healthcare, Public Health