Senior Director, Learning & Development

The Institute for Performance and Learning; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Job summary

MNP, a leading Canadian accounting, tax and business advisory firm, is seeking a Senior Director of Learning & Development to lead the L&D strategy and governance. You will partner with National Human Capital and senior leadership to drive learning initiatives that align with firm priorities and technology enablement.

You will influence AI-enabled learning design governance, manage budgets, and oversee vendor relationships while shaping a high-performance, inclusive learning culture across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Learning, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or related discipline is an asset.
• Canadian CPA designation is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in L&D, Human Capital or Talent Development, including 5+ years leading large teams and senior leaders.
• Extensive professional services experience with partner-led models and diverse service lines.
• Proven leadership of large-scale L&D functions with expertise in learning strategy, measurement, technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for MNP’s Learning & Development function, overseeing strategy, budget and operating model.
• Lead the L&D governance framework and ensure alignment with firm priorities.
• Manage L&D budget planning, 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 and partners, including contracts and budgets.
• Build strategic partnerships to identify learning priorities and strengthen capability.
• Develop learning measurement and impact reporting to demonstrate business value.
• Represent L&D at senior leadership and governance forums.
• Drive continuous improvement across L&D operations and technology delivery models.
• Strengthen external L&D reputation through industry engagement and thought leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

AI-enabled learning design

Budget management

Vendor management

Partnership building

Learning technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Learning, HR, Organizational Development, or Business

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

AI-enabled learning design

Learning management systems

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. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a 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 and more.

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!

Future/Current Opportunity:

Current

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