Senior Advisor, Training & Development

Dollarama; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking a Senior Advisor, Training & Development in Montreal. This role involves designing and executing HR training initiatives and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with bilingual proficiency in English and French. The position offers competitive corporate benefits, career growth opportunities, and requires national travel up to 30%.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role, ideally in retail.
• Experience in HR transformation and process changes.
• Strong presentation and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement HR programs and initiatives.
• Manage project life cycles and budgets.
• Develop tools and support for managers and employees.

Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Insights Discovery (or similar)

Job description

Dollarama is a Canadian large market capitalization company included in the S&P/TSX 60 index, with more than 1600 stores and 28,000 employees across Canada. As a Senior Advisor, Training & Development, you will join the HR team reporting to the Director, Training and Development, responsible for designing, managing, and executing projects to standardize and strengthen training, engagement, and HR practices across the organization.

About the role: Senior Advisor, Training & Development

In this role, you will maintain and build up initiatives presently in place, including onboarding programs, technical skills training, leadership programs, and engagement programs. You will design, develop, and implement HR programs and initiatives, managing project life cycles and budgets to ensure consistent, high-quality learning initiatives across the organization.

You will develop tools and supports for managers and employees to enhance organizational learning, plan and facilitate meetings, workshops, and trainings, and partake in process mapping, systems development, or policy design as needed. You will perform data analysis, monitor market trends, and report findings to support continuous improvement in training and development practices, partnering and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits and Salary

Competitive Corporate Benefits: Dollarama offers a comprehensive benefits package typical of large retailers, including health coverage, retirement savings plans, and employee discounts. Understanding HR advisor benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-growing retail environment can help you evaluate long-term career prospects.

Career Growth & Travel: In this role, you will gain experience in HR transformation, process change, and leadership development across multiple business units. Up to 30% national travel provides exposure to diverse operations. While specific salary details are not provided, research training and development manager salary Quebec benchmarks to prepare for negotiations.

Job Type: Full Time, Regular/Permanent

Requirements / Skills

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, HR, Project Management, Psychology, etc.) and a minimum of five (5) years in a similar role, ideally in retail. Must be fully bilingual in English and French (verbal and written).

Technical & HR Skills: In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools, experience with Insights Discovery or similar an asset, HR transformation and process change experience, and strong project management skills. You will design and implement learning initiatives, develop tools for managers and employees, and conduct data analysis and market trend monitoring.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Business, HR, Project Management, Psychology, etc.)
• Minimum five (5) years in a similar Training & Development role, ideally in retail
• Fully bilingual in English and French (verbal and written)
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Insights Discovery (or similar) considered an asset
• Experience in HR transformation, process changes, and implementations
• Experience partnering and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Experience designing and implementing learning initiatives and engagement programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and coaching skills
• Customer service oriented with a positive, friendly disposition
• Strong project management skills considered an asset
• Ability to plan and facilitate meetings, workshops, and trainings
• Experience in data analysis, market trend monitoring, and reporting
• Up to 30% national travel; valid driver’s license and vehicle access when needed

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join Dollarama as a Senior Advisor, Training & Development and drive HR programs and learning initiatives across a leading retail network, click the button below to apply through Dollarama’s careers site.

Demonstrate your bilingual and project management expertise with examples of leading training projects, managing budgets, and influencing stakeholders in both English and French contexts. Showcase successful onboarding or leadership program rollouts and measurable impact on organizational learning.