Program Manager, Talent Development – ARC’One

Arc’teryx; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

ARC’TERYX is seeking a Program Manager, Talent Development for the ARC’One portfolio at our New Westminster site. You’ll own learning and capability development across frontline and leadership populations in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.

You’ll partner with People & Culture and enterprise Talent teams to translate business priorities into practical development solutions, drive strategic roadmaps, and coach a growing L&D team in a hybrid work model (2–3 days on-site).

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or organizational capability.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or other complex operational environments.
• Strategic consultant, facilitator, and communicator with ability to influence across audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the ARC’One learning and talent development portfolio with annual and multi-year roadmaps.
• Partner with leaders as a strategic capability consultant to identify gaps and interventions.
• Develop frontline and mid-level leaders through leadership development and programs.
• Lead design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning solutions.

Skills

Learning & Development leadership

Talent development

Strategic consulting

Facilitation & coaching

Portfolio management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Education/HR/Org development degree

Job description

Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As theProgram Manager, Talent Development, Arc’One, you will own the learning and talent development portfolio for our Manufacturing and Distribution Centre, partnering closely with business leaders, People & Culture, and enterprise Talent teams to build the capabilities our people and business need to thrive.

You will work across our frontline and leadership populations, from Individual Contributors and Team Leads through Supervisors and Senior Supervisors, translating business priorities and performance challenges into practical, scalable learning and development solutions.

This is a highly business-facing role for someone who can move comfortably betweenstrategic thinking and hands-on execution. You will have the opportunity to shape how Arc’One builds capability, develops leaders, and creates a culture of continuous learning in a complex, fast-paced operational environment.

You will also lead and develop L&D team members supporting the Arc’One portfolio, with the opportunity to evolve the team and its scope as the business grows.

Meet your future team:

As part of the global People & Culture organization, theFunctional Developmentteam creates and scales learning and capability development experiences across Arc’teryx through in-person, digital, and hybrid approaches.

We partner strategically with the business to build the capabilities required to deliver our strategy, strengthen leadership, and create high-performing teams. We believe learning should solve real business problems, be grounded in how people work, and create measurable impact.

This role is based at our Arc’One facility in New Westminster and is open to hybrid remote work 2-3 days per week. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Key responsibilities

• Own the ARC’One learning and talent development portfolio, setting annual and multi-year priorities and roadmaps aligned to business strategy, operational priorities, employee experience, and leadership capability needs.
• Partner with business leaders as a strategic capability consultant, identifying performance and capability gaps and determining the right learning, talent, or organisational intervention to address them.
• Build frontline and people leader capability across Team Leads, Supervisors, and Senior Supervisors through leadership development, coaching, Arc’teryx Leadership Code practices, and targeted leadership pipeline development.
• Own and evolve key development experiencesincluding onboarding/Basecamp, Micropeaks, Arc’teryx Leadership Code and Live It activations, Development Planning, new people leader development, and other experiences that strengthen capability and career growth.
• Lead the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning solutions, using modern learning design and adult learning principles to create experiences that are practical, engaging, and relevant to the operational environment.
• Measure and communicate impact, using learner data, stakeholder feedback, adoption, behaviour change, capability indicators, and relevant business measures to continuously improve the portfolio.
• Lead and develop L&D team members, providing coaching, performance management, prioritization, and clarity of ownership while building a sustainable team model that can evolve with the needs of the business.
• Partner across the broader Functional Development and Talent ecosystem, leveraging enterprise solutions where appropriate, adapting them for ARC’One, and collaborating with SMEs, Factory Training, People Leaders, and external partners to build scalable learning and internal facilitator capability.

What you bring

• Experience leading learning, talent development, or organisational capability in amanufacturing, distribution, supply chain, retail, or other operational environment.
• Strong understanding of the needs offrontline and hourly populations, including shift-based environments and leaders operating close to the work.
• Demonstrated ability to act as astrategic business partner, translating business priorities and performance challenges into practical development solutions.
• Experiencemanaging, coaching, and developing L&D or Talent Development professionalsand building effective teams.
• Strong experience inleadership development, particularly for frontline and mid-level leaders.
• Strong learning design and adult learning expertise, with the ability to distinguish when learning is the right intervention and when another solution may be needed.
• Experience managing complex portfolios and working effectively across senior stakeholders, SMEs, and external partners.
• Strong facilitation, consulting, communication, and relationship-building skills, combined with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• A passion for creatingmodern, inclusive, and engaging development experiencesthat help people and teams perform at their best.

Are you our next Program Manager, Talent Development at ARC’One?

• You have a degree or diploma in education, organisational behaviour, human resources, or a related field, and6+ years of experiencein Learning & Development, Talent Development, leadership development, or organisational capability.
• You bring experience working in amanufacturing, distribution, retail, or other complex operational environment, with an understanding of the unique needs of frontline and hourly populations.
• You are an experiencedstrategic consultant, facilitator, and communicator, able to build trusted relationships and influence audiences ranging from frontline employees to senior operational and People & Culture leaders.
• You have experiencetranslating business priorities and performance challenges into learning and capability strategies, and can confidently determine when learning is the right intervention and when another approach may be more effective.
• You have strong experience designing and scalingleadership and development experiencesacross diverse learner populations, from individual contributors and frontline leaders through senior people leaders.
• You have experienceleading and developing L&D or Talent Development professionals, with the ability to coach others, delegate effectively, and create clarity and accountability across a team.
• You bring strong end-to-endprogram and portfolio management skills, including needs analysis, design, implementation, stakeholder management, measurement, and continuous improvement.
• You are comfortable usinglearning technology, digital platforms, and datato enable scalable learning, measure effectiveness, and inform decisions, while knowing when technology is and is not the right solution.
• You arecurious, adaptable, and energized by ambiguity, with a bias toward action and a passion for experimentation, innovation, and finding better ways to build capability.
• You bring agrowth mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine passion for learning, development, and creating experiences that help people perform at their best.
• You are inspired by the Arc’teryx mission toElevate the Human Experience, and your passion for learning is matched by your passion for getting outside and living it.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is CAD$94,000 – CAD$124,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay isdeterminedby your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’recommitted to fair,equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance.Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health &wellbeing– Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing–RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibilit y – Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program(dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support– Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear– Professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies(outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals(exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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