Managerg Programs & Strategy

Grant Thornton; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking a Manager for Learning Programs & Strategy. In this role, you will develop and deliver innovative learning solutions that drive business success. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in adult learning or management consulting, alongside strong project management and interpersonal skills. This opportunity also offers competitive compensation, profit sharing, and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Firmwide holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge-like benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in adult learning or management/performance consulting.
• Experience developing and delivering online and in-person training solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver learning solutions that meet strategic goals.
• Assess performance gaps and implement creative learning strategies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts for effective learning initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Consultative skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Stakeholder interviewing

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in training or instructional design

CTDP Designation (asset)

Tools

Articulate/Storyline

Learning Management System

Job description

Who we are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As a Manager, Learning Programs & Strategy, your responsibilities will include:

• Have a strong internal consulting focus, acting as a thought leader and advocate for the development and delivery of industry-leading learning solutions that will enable our business units and service lines to achieve their strategic goals
• Assess current performance gaps and learning needs, and collaborate with other learning professionals to implement creative, industry-leading learning solutions
• Provide value-added professional advice to business partners for enhancing business results and employee effectiveness through learning
• Work collaboratively with subject matter experts to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of learning solutions
• Occasionally develop methods and materials for learning interventions including, but not limited to, ILT, workshops, conferences, e-Learning and job aids as needed
• Apply professional experience and judgment in the planning and accomplishment of projects, initiatives and professional goals
• Manage learning design and delivery to meet timelines and budgets
• Tackle various projects related to learning and development, as required

Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Manager, Learning Programs & Strategy? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• Completed post‑secondary education, professional certification or equivalent experience in training and development / instructional design – CTDP Designation would be an asset
• 7+ years’ experience in adult learning or management/performance consulting
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build relationships with and influence individuals from all areas, role levels and functions in the firm
• Have strong consultative skills, are very creative and agile, and possess excellent SME and stakeholder interviewing skills
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering best‑in‑class on‑line/e‑learning courses and in‑person development solutions
• Have solid knowledge and experience of course development software, such as Articulate/Storyline and at least one Learning Management System
• Have strengths in working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Possess strong organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively & successfully under pressure
• Have experience in basic project management and client relationship management
• Can share samples of your work during the interview process, if requested
• May have additional assets such as experience with graphic media tools, video, animation/motion graphics and simulations; background in/knowledge of Accounting practices; certifications/experience in Design Thinking, Change Management, Project Management, Lean/Six Sigma

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?

• Profit sharing
• Flex days
• RRSP contributions
• Firmwide holiday closure
• Wellness benefits
• Concierge‑like benefits
• Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks
• and more!

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $87,300–$120,100 in Toronto. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?