Senior Specialist, Training & Development

Mackenzie Investments; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wealth management, Mackenzie Investments seeks a Senior Specialist in Training & Development. The role focuses on designing and developing learning solutions, analyzing training needs, and creating educational content. Ideal candidates will bring strong communication skills and experience in instructional design.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with learning design and course development.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead consulting and training needs analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop training programs and instructional materials.
• Conduct audience and learning needs analysis.
• Apply adult education methodologies for core programs.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Instructional Design

Education

Post-secondary degree in Adult Education

Tools

Articulate 360 Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Grade: P6

Referral Level: Level 1

Division: IGM-RH

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.

We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.

Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Overall Job Purpose: The Senior Specialist, Training & Development will provide support in the design and development of new learning solutions and programs. This includes responsibility for analyzing development needs, developing training plans, designing training programs and building content in the appropriate medium for online, facilitated, and/or blended learning programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Apply adult education methodologies as well a curriculum development for all core programs and courses in partnership with business unit leaders.
• Conduct audience and learning needs analysis and assess effectiveness of existing instructional materials.
• Develop and design instructional materials such as lesson plans, lesson content, learning objectives and assessment tools.
• Develop new and revise existing learning programs and courses using eLearning authoring tools and/or video production software.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation and seek continuous feedback required to remain effective.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of experience with learning design, content and course development
• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Adult Education; Learning Experience Design; Educational Technology or related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and SMEs
• Demonstrated ability to lead the consulting and training needs analysis, interpret and communicate the data and deliver solutions to address learning gaps.
• Knowledge of current instructional design methodology.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; juggle and manage competing projects and demands; and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, instructional design authoring tools (Articulate 360 Suite), and deployment of education through Learning Management Systems
• The ability to communicate both verbally and written in English and French.

Knowledge of French and English is required to support clients and Team members within and/ or outside the province of Quebec.

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Please apply by July 4, 2025.

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