Senior Director, Learning & Development

Mnp Llp; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay discussions

Vacation time

Personal days

Pension plan with 4% match

Savings programs

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks & discounts

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress for your day

Social events

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Director of Learning & Development to lead the strategic L&D function within National Human Capital. You will steer the L&D strategy, governance, and budget while guiding AI-enabled learning design and vendor partnerships.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the firm and drive continuous improvement in learning outcomes. You will shape learning across professional services, align with firm priorities, and foster an inclusive environment that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is an asset.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in L&D, with 5+ years leading large teams and senior leaders.
• Experience in professional services with partner-led business models.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale L&D with measurement and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong budget management and external vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and change leadership with senior stakeholders.
• English is essential; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for MNP's Learning & Development function and oversee the L&D strategy, budget and operating model.
• Lead the L&D governance framework and align with firm priorities and governance.
• Manage L&D budget, forecasting, reporting and value realization.
• Drive team performance through coaching and development in an inclusive environment.
• Own AI-enabled learning design governance and scale AI across learning experiences.
• Oversee L&D vendors, contracts and budget; partner with internal stakeholders.
• Develop learning measurement and impact reporting to show business value.
• Represent L&D at senior leadership forums and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Executive communications

AI-enabled learning design

Learning technologies

Budget management

Vendor management

Team coaching & development

English communication

French language (asset)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Learning, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or related discipline

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our National Human Capital team as a Senior Director, Learning & Development (L&D). This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to cultivating and fostering our firm's unique culture and values. As a strategic leader and trusted advisor, you'll develop and lead best-in-class people strategies, ensuring MNP continues to stand out as an employer of choice.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for MNP's Learning & Development (L&D) function, overseeing the development and execution of the L&D strategy, budget and operating model in partnership with National Human Capital (NHC) leadership, while ensuring alignment with firm priorities, technology enablement, regulatory compliance and financial governance requirements
• Lead the L&D governance framework, ensuring effective decision-making, clear accountability, defined decision rights and alignment with firm priorities
• Manage L&D budget planning, forecasting, reporting and value realization
• Drive team performance through effective coaching, mentoring and development, creating an inclusive and engaging environment
• Own artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled learning design governance and standards, guiding the responsible adoption and scale of AI across learning experiences
• Oversee L&D vendors and partners, including contracts, performance and budget
• Build strategic partnerships internally to identify learning priorities and strengthen firm capability
• Develop learning measurement and impact reporting to demonstrate business value and support firm strategy
• Represent L&D at the senior leadership level, acting as a trusted advisor to National Human Capital (NHC), Regional Human Capital (RHC), service line leadership and firm-wide governance forums
• Drive continuous improvement across L&D operations, portfolio management, content lifecycle governance, learning technology and delivery models
• Strengthen MNP's external L&D reputation through industry engagement, benchmarking and thought leadership

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Learning, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or a related discipline is an asset
• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in L&D, Human Capital or Talent Development, including 5+ years leading large teams, enterprise initiatives and senior leaders
• Extensive professional services experience, including partner-led business models, regulated learning requirements and diverse service lines
• Proven leadership of large-scale L&D functions with expertise in learning strategy, measurement, learning technologies and AI-enabled solutions
• Skilled in budget management and external vendor relationships
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders, supported by strong communication, stakeholder management and change leadership skills
• Established experience representing L&D through industry engagement and professional networking
• Ability to build, coach and develop high-performing leadership teams
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with French considered an asset

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office.

• generous base pay
• vacation time
• 4 paid personal days
• group pension plan with 4% matching
• voluntary savings products
• bonus programs
• flexible benefits
• mental health resources
• exclusive access to perks and discounts
• professional development assistance
• MNP University
• a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment
• firm sponsored social events

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!