Professional and Leadership Development Manager

NFI Group Inc.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Immediate benefit eligibility

Paid holidays

Registered pension plan

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Top 25 employers Manitoba

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

NFI Group is seeking a Professional and Leadership Development Manager to design, implement, and evaluate enterprise-wide leadership strategies that strengthen organizational capability across the group. You will partner with senior leadership and HR to align learning with business objectives and workforce planning.

Lead curriculum development across diverse delivery methods and measure impact to improve engagement, retention, and performance.

Qualifications

• Certificate in HR, OD, or Adult Education or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and facilitating leadership programs.
• Strong curriculum design, instructional design, and program delivery capabilities.
• Experience facilitating learning programs and workshops for adult learners and leaders.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders and influence organizational development initiatives.
• Understanding of leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
• Experience measuring learning outcomes and using data to drive improvements.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with learning technologies (eLearning) or Articulate is a plus.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise leadership and professional development strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with senior leadership and HR teams to enhance leadership capability and organizational effectiveness.
• Design and continually improve leadership development programs, learning pathways, and growth initiatives.
• Build and manage relationships with internal SMEs, institutions, associations, and external partners.
• Oversee development and delivery of leadership curriculum across classroom, virtual, blended, coaching, and eLearning methods.
• Evaluate onboarding and leadership transition programs to boost engagement and productivity.
• Establish metrics and reporting for learning effectiveness and business impact.
• Support culture, change management, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Contribute to budgeting for learning and development resources and value.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional design

Program delivery

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

HR/OD/Adult Education certificate

Tools

Articulate

Job description

Full-Time, Hybrid

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis (single and double-deck buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Professional and Leadership Development Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-wide leadership and professional development strategies that strengthen organizational capability and leadership effectiveness across NFI Group. This role serves as a strategic partner to business leaders and HR teams, ensuring learning and development initiatives support business objectives, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility.
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Registered pension plan with generous company match.
• a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024).
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies.
• We are proudly named one of Manitoba's Top 25 employers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop and execute enterprise leadership and professional development strategies aligned with organizational goals and workforce needs.
• Partner with senior leadership and HR teams to enhance leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, and employee performance.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve leadership development programs, learning pathways, and professional growth initiatives.
• Build and manage relationships with internal subject matter experts, educational institutions, industry associations, and external partners.
• Oversee the development and delivery of leadership curriculum through classroom, virtual, blended, coaching, mentoring, and eLearning methods.
• Evaluate and enhance onboarding, orientation, and leadership transition programs to improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure learning effectiveness, leadership growth, and business impact.
• Support organizational development initiatives related to culture, change management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Contribute to the planning and management of learning and development budgets, ensuring effective use of resources and measurable business value.
• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise leadership forums, conferences, and development events.
• Prepare and present learning and development metrics, workforce capability reports, and organizational effectiveness updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Certificate or training in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and facilitating leadership and professional development programs.
• Strong curriculum design, instructional design, and program delivery capabilities.
• Experience facilitating learning programs and workshops for adult learners and leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and influence organizational development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of leadership development, organizational effectiveness, performance improvement, and change management principles.
• Experience measuring learning outcomes and using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with learning technologies, eLearning platforms, or content development tools such as Articulate is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Physical & Workplace Requirements:

• Ability to work in a professional office environment, including extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of materials or equipment related to training and development activities.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations in person and virtually.
• Travel approximately 15-20% to support leadership development initiatives and business needs.
• Must be eligible to travel within Canada and the United States.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available atwww.nfigroup.com,www.newflyer.com,www.mcicoach.com,nfi.parts,www.alexander-dennis.com,arbocsv.com, andcarfaircomposites.com.

NFI Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate.

Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.