Senior Learning and Development Specialist

MDA; Brampton, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Specialist to own end-to-end design and delivery of large-scale blended training programs. You will partner with SMEs to create curricula, scripts, and storyboards, and translate business needs into instructor-led sessions, e-learning, simulations, and AI-enhanced resources.

You will also manage LMS administration, vendor relationships, program scheduling, and onboarding while driving continuous improvement through data and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in Learning & Development or Organizational Development.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with eLearning authoring and multimedia tools.
• Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience configuring LMS and HRMS systems (UKG preferred).
• Experience with generative AI for content creation and workflows.
• Excellent communication and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale blended training programs.
• Translate business needs into instructor-led, e-learning, simulations, videos and job-aids.
• Leverage AI tools to provide just-in-time learning resources.
• Build dashboards to measure program effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop learning plans and messaging.
• Manage outsourced learning vendors and scheduling.
• Set up learning environments and support onboarding.

Skills

Facilitation

Learning management systems

Multimedia content creation

PowerPoint

Excel

Project management

Vendor management

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

LMS (UKG)

AI content tools

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role:

The Senior Learning & Development Specialist will own the end‑to‑end creation and delivery of MDA Space’s large‑scale, blended training programs—partnering with SMEs to design curricula, scripts, and storyboards; translating business needs into instructor‑led sessions, e‑learning, simulations, videos, job‑aids and AI‑enhanced just‑in‑time resources; managing external vendors; setting up learning environments; and overseeing onboarding. In addition, the role will handle L&D operational duties such as program scheduling, logistics, material distribution, LMS administration, and continuous improvement of the LMS through requirements gathering, testing and configuration.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning & Development Programs (70%):

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of large-scale formal training programs across all business functions. Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to map out complex curriculum paths, narrative scripts, and storyboards.
• Translate business requirements and learning objectives to build engaging, high-quality, multi-approach blended learning solutions including instructor-led sessions, e-learning, interactive digital assets, simulations, video content, hands-on activities and job-aids.
• Leverages latest technology (ie. generative AI tools or eLearning creator platforms such as Articulate) to provide just-in-time learning resources and experience to our MDA Space audience.
• Build and analyzes dashboards utilizing feedback and data from learning programs and initiatives to measure and report on program effectiveness and make continuous enhancements.
• Collaborates with business leaders, HRBPs, to develop learning plans and employee messaging to support the rollout of global learning programs.
• Project manage outsourced learning solution providers to deliver on key company-wide training programs.
• Sets up the learning environments required for training
• Manage onboarding program, delivering training sessions and support to new employees

Learning & Development Processes (30%):

• Manage activities for new and existing programs including scheduling, logistics, deployment of program materials, feedback gathering, and maintain the learning program library.
• Respond to general inquiries regarding learning program offerings and processes.
• Develop user training materials and resources to targeted Learning Management System (LMS) administrators and provide ongoing guidance as the subject-matter-expert.
• Lead future enhancements of the Learning Management System (LMS) including defining requirements, testing, streamlining configuration and implementation along with researching and resolving issues that arise and recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet business requirements.

Job Requirements:

• The ideal incumbent will have 8+ years of experience working in Learning & Development, Talent or/ Organizational Development (OD).
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Proven facilitation experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using eLearning authoring and multimedia tools to build interactive digital content from established business requirements.
• Solid expertise with MS Office Suite (with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel).
• Effective organizational and planning skills including establishing and implementing project plans for L&D projects and track against milestones.
• Proven experience in configuring and working with Learning Management Systems – experience with an HR Management System such as UKG is an asset.
• Adept at using generative AI tools to accelerate content creation and streamline administrative workflows.
• Excellent analytical, written and interpersonal skills.
• Effective at multi-tasking and prioritizing competing deadlines with a proven ability to adapt quickly in dynamic/changing environments.
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously while also effectively collaborating with peers and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on delivering accurate, high-quality work; ensures all learning content and data reports are at the highest standard of quality.
• Project management, Change Management and Vendor Management experience (ie. managing outsourced learning program providers), an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken, as asset

Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and be able to obtain higher clearances.

Benefits Statement:

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

The compensation range for this position is $100,000-125,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.