Learning Services Specialist

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm in Toronto is seeking a Learning Services Specialist to manage the delivery of training programs. The role involves planning, project management, and collaboration with teams to enhance learning experiences. Candidates should have strong organizational abilities, experience with data analysis, and proficiency in tools such as Power BI and Excel. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Mental health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Generous time off and vacation days

Exclusive learning programs

Qualifications

• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong communication skills, able to build relationships.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistical planning of training events and on-site support.
• Produce course materials including PowerPoint presentations.
• Monitor learning requirements in the Learning Management System.
• Organize debriefs with facilitators focusing on improvement.
• Compile and summarize learning reports including CE credits.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Collaboration

Vendor management

Data analysis

Facilitation skills

Education

3+ years in a similar role

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Zoom

MS Teams

Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

The Learning services specialist (LSS) manages the deployment, planning, delivery of service line curriculum. They are expected to be involved with cross-service-line learning and other key learning initiatives as they arise. A portion of this role will report to specific service line curriculum learning tasks. This role promotes overall synergies with the firm’s learning strategies. The LSS also manages a range of learning operations functions, including learning administration, vendor management and client experience management. This role needs to effectively balance working very independently while applying a consultative approach to address business needs with the right team members on a regular basis.

This role works with and shares hybrid reporting to the SL learning team as well as to the Deployment team to help create deployment plans that identify target learners, outline communication needs, and prepare and assign instructors. A successful candidate will have strong project management skills and learning operations oversight experience.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with other team members on the logistical planning of training events and off-site accommodations and management of on-site support staff
• Manage calendars, webcast, in person and virtual session schedules ensuring recording of live sessions as required
• Produce course materials including Power Point presentations, translation, facilitator guides and SharePoint sites as needed
• Collaborate with the team to establish learning requirements, monitor consumption and initiate follow up in the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Identify target audience and oversee roster management for learning programs
• Liaise with supporting teams and virtual producers around learning administration.
• Provide support and troubleshooting before, during, and after sessions, including assisting producers and course facilitators to ensure they are ready for course delivery.
• Organize and participate in debriefs with facilitators (and other stakeholders) with focus on continuous improvement
• Compile and summarize learning reports, including Continuing Education (CE) credits, and perform ad hoc analyses as required.
• Contribute to the effective measurement of learning solutions for the portfolio and seek to continuously improve internal practices to best-in-class standards.
• Review invoices and ensure accuracy of coding before sending for approvals and payment
• Manage communications including newsletters, updates to broader team, townhall sessions, SharePoint sites, monitor shared mailboxes, etc.
• Support in compliance requirements reporting in the ISQM process for Tax Learning

What we look for

• Strong project management and prioritization skills, able to coordinate multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously and meet demanding timeframes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed team members, indirect team members, client serving personnel at higher staff levels and support staff
• Strong communication and collaboration skills – work effectively with colleagues and teams in different geographical locations and ability to build strong relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Strong vendor management skills, working closely with providers of technical learning
• Demonstrated ability and confidence working with technology and learning new software
• Strong coaching, consulting and facilitation skills
• Ability to support and lead change
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in using Power BI and Microsoft Excel for data analysis, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint to create compelling presentations that convey complex information in a clear, engaging manner.
• Proficient in Zoom, MS Teams, Office 365 and SharePoint
• Experience working with a LMS is an asset
• This role involves interaction with internal and external clients and professionals nationally and globally. Professional competency in the English language is therefore a requirement of this role.
• Bilingualism in both French and English is considered an asset.

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

Learn about our commitment to DE&I at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

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