Learning Program Specialist

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Program Specialist to lead the delivery and implementation of Learning projects in collaboration with the Learning COE and business lines. You will manage scope, timelines and objectives, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in HR or business and strong project management skills. You will work in a fast-paced environment, supporting learning programs from design to evaluation while

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources or Business-related field.
• Strong project management skills with experience in learning and development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leads delivery and implementation of Learning projects with COE partnership and collaboration with business lines, internal teams and external vendors.
• Manages project plans, timelines, risks, issues and actions.
• Conducts project kick-offs, status meetings and governance reviews.
• Creates and maintains RAID logs and regular status reports for stakeholders.
• Provides leadership to learning program implementation teams and ensures standards are followed.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Project management information systems

Job description

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Requisition ID: 277519

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Program Specialist is responsible for leading the delivery and implementation of Learning projects with partnership with the Learning Center of Expertise (COE) and with collaboration with the business lines, internal functional teams and/or external vendors. The role ensures that projects are executed and delivered according to the scope, timeline and objectives outlined by the business line and the Learning COE and in accordance with bank’s policies and procedures. The Program Specialist may also support the Learning Program Managers in delivery and implementation of more complex learning programs.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Ensures project objectives, scope and deliverables are clearly identified at project initiation.
• Develops project plans leveraging templates and procedures to ensure project is delivered according to project management practices
• Conducts project kick-off, status meetings and other ad-hoc project meetings.
• Develops and maintains project RAID logs to ensure risks, issues, decisions and actions are identified and followed-up on to avoid impact to successful delivery of projects.
• Creates and distributes regular project status reports to stakeholders.
• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen relationships with all partners, stakehoders and project team members.
• Consistently develops knowledge and understanding of the bank’s learning platforms and technologies to effectively manage project deliverables and timelines.
• Accountable for the implementation of learning programs with low to medium complexities and facilitating the learning program design, communications and evaluation plan, and holds intake sessions to determine execution plans.
• Maintains strong relationships with external vendors and facilitates meetings and discussions to ensure alignment across internal and external teams.
• Acts as a central point of contact for all project related communication and works closely with the Learning COE to address and remove obstacles.
• Provides leadership and guidance to learning program implementation teams, ensuring alignment with established guidelines and standards

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Post-secondary Degree in Human Resources or Business-related field
• Strong project Management skills with a minimum of 1year experience in project management, preferably in learning and development
• Experience working with project management information systems
• Deep understanding and knowledge of Bank policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of organizational structure and internal dynamics
• Strong understanding of global learning programs, policies, processes, and operations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Spanish is an asset

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.