Specialist, Learning & Development

Canfor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor is seeking a Specialist in Learning & Leadership Development to drive organizational learning and development initiatives. This role requires collaboration with leaders and stakeholders to enhance employee learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leadership development, instructional design, and program facilitation, ensuring alignment with Canfor's strategic goals.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive plans

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leaves

Pension plans with base and matching contributions

Robust health & well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a learning-focused role.
• Proven experience in designing and supporting leadership training programs.
• Certifications in psychometric tools are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging and practical learning experiences.
• Facilitate impactful training sessions for employees.
• Manage leadership programs and learning platforms.

Skills

Leadership Development

Instructional Design

Facilitation

Organizational Development

Communication

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in HR, Education, or Organizational Development

Tools

Articulate Rise

SAP Success Factors

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

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Posting ID: 28051

Position Type: Regular

City: Vancouver,BC, Canada

Location: Vancouver H/O - Canfor Corp_1060

You’re a strategic and hands-on Learning & Leadership Development professional who’s passionate about helping people grow. You bring strong business awareness, creativity, and a learner-centered mindset to everything you do. You're energized by developing leaders, strengthening culture, and delivering practical learning experiences that make a real impact.

In this role, you'll work closely with leaders, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to design, deliver, and manage leadership and employee development programs that support Canfor’s talent strategy.

A day in the life of the Specialist, Learning & Leadership Development includes:

Program Design and Development

• Assess learning and leadership development needs across the organization
• Design engaging and practical learning experiences using virtual, in-person, and blended formats
• Curate and build content that reflects Canfor’s values and strategic priorities
• Develop training materials and digital learning resources
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on content and instructional design
• Maintain and update the Learning Management System (LMS), run reports, troubleshoot issues, and support the business by responding to learning-related inquiries

Delivery & Facilitation

• Facilitate impactful training sessions for employees and leaders, both in person and virtually
• Coordinate the promotion, registration, and scheduling of Canfor College programs
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and learner feedback
• Manage leadership programs, learning platforms, and initiatives like MentorMe
• Serve as webinar producer, providing behind-the-scenes support for virtual learning sessions, including managing platform logistics, monitoring chat/Q&A, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring a smooth learner experience.

Training Coordination & Administration

• Provide accurate, consistent, and timely responses to learning requests
• Handle logistics for virtual and in-person sessions (e.g., invites, venues, materials, surveys, follow-ups)
• Track leadership program completions and issue certificates
• Manage grant funding applications and reporting (e.g., BC Training Grants)
• Support the administration of leadership assessments (e.g., DiSC, 360s)
• Stay current on L&D trends and tools to bring new ideas forward
• Partner with HR, Operations, and subject matter experts to align learning with business goals
• Look for ways to improve learning processes, platforms, and delivery

For this role, you'll come equipped with:

• 5+ years of experience in a learning-focused role with a strong emphasis on leadership development, instructional design, facilitation, or organizational development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in designing, planning, and supporting leadership training programs, including curriculum design and course development
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a specialization in HR, Education, Organizational Development or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in a learning-focused role with a strong emphasis onleadership development, instructional design, facilitation, or organizational development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in designing, planning, andsupporting leadership training programs, including curriculum design and course development
• Hands-on experience in training delivery and facilitation
• Certifications in psychometric tools (e.g., DiSC, MBTI) are an asset
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, or working towards designation, is an asset
• Experience operating Learning Management Systems and/or other training databases (experience with SAP Success Factors would be an asset)
• Experience authoring online learning and performance support resources in tools such Articulate Rise and or Storyline, is an asset
• Extensive experience with communication tools, like MS Teams, Zoom, or other conference and communication platforms
• Strong communication skills (active listening, written and oral)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and programs in an industrial setting

The salary range for this position is: $80,000.00-$100,000.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location. #CADS #LI-ZM1

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