Senior Learning Consultant - 8 Month Term

Canada Life; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement up to CAD 2,0

Health and dental benefits

Mental health benefit up to CAD 5,000

Volunteer day

Company pension plan

Share ownership program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Senior Learning Consultant to strategically assess and oversee learning programs across Canada Life, focusing on the enterprise onboarding program and broader employee development. You will partner with HR Learning & Performance and cross-functional teams to design, deliver, and maintain scalable learning solutions aligned with organizational priorities.

You will mentor and influence senior leaders, manage budgets, and shape performance practices while staying current

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in HR or organizational development with a strong focus on employee development and strategic learning consulting.
• Proven experience managing complex learning initiatives and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Strong program and project management skills including planning, change management, data analysis/evaluation, and leading indirect teams.
• Strong consulting and advisory skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic outcomes.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for Quebec since the role serves French and English‑speaking needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs and oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of learning courses and programs in partnership with HR stakeholders and SMEs.
• Consult with HR Business Relations and Centres of Excellence to lead and support HR and organizational initiatives.
• Define and manage learning and performance strategies aligned with enterprise goals, including success measures and program oversight.
• Provide strategic input into performance enablement practices such as coaching, mentoring, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms.
• Ensure learning programs are scalable and sustainable with formalized maintenance strategies and budget tracking.
• Review and shape learning deliverables with subject matter experts and project teams.
• Maintain awareness of trends in adult education, employee learning, and performance.
• Create compelling visual and narrative presentations to communicate learning strategies to senior stakeholders.
• Lead socialization and stakeholder engagement activities to support program adoption and change readiness.

Skills

HR Learning & Development

Strategic learning consulting

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Data analysis/evaluation

Presentation storytelling

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in HR Management

Organizational Development

Business Administration

Certification in adult education / project management (asset)

Tools

PowerPoint

Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Full Time

The Senior Learning Consultant is a strategic advisor responsible for assessing, managing, and overseeing learning programs, curricula and initiatives across Canada Life. This role partners closely with HR Business Relations, HR Centres of Excellence, in addition to the larger HR Learning & Performance team to ensure learning and performance solutions are aligned with organizational priorities.

The primary focus will be supporting our enterprise Onboarding program. In addition, the consultant also contributes to broader employee development, career growth, and performance initiatives as needed.

Accountabilities

• Assess learning needs and oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of learning courses and programs in partnership with various HR stakeholders, SMEs, Business leaders and executives, along with their direct peers within the HR Learning & Performance team (instructional designers, corporate facilitators and L&D operational teams)
• Consult with HR Business Relations and Centres of Excellence to lead and support HR and organizational initiatives
• Define and manage learning and performance strategies that support enterprise goals, including success measures, stakeholder engagement, and program oversight.
• Provide strategic input into performance enablement practices such as coaching, mentoring, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms.
• Ensure learning programs are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with business needs through formalized maintenance strategies and budget tracking.
• Review and shape learning deliverables in collaboration with subject matter experts and project teams.
• Maintain awareness of trends and best practices in adult education, employee learning, and performance.
• Create compelling visual and narrative presentations to communicate learning strategies and outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Lead socialization and stakeholder engagement activities to support program adoption and change readiness.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum 7 years of experience in HR or organizational development, with a strong focus on employee development and strategic learning consulting.
• Proven experience managing complex learning initiatives and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Strong program management skills, including programming planning, change management, data analysis/evaluation, leading indirect teams
• Strong project management skills, including project planning and organization, stakeholder management, communication, and risk and issue management
• Strong consulting and advisory skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic outcomes.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and challenging the status quo to deliver innovative solutions.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship-building.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to foster collaboration across HR and business teams.
• Post‑secondary education in HR Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. Certification in adult education and/or project management is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Teams, with strong visual storytelling capabilities.
• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (fluent in French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English‑speaking need

This is an 8‑month term opportunity with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring employees to work 3+ days per week in one of our main office locations: London, Toronto, Winnipeg, or Montreal.

The base salary for this position is between $75,800 - $115,800 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well‑being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full‑time or part‑time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company‑matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.